To eliminate this, the possibility of 'eddy' currents, and to channel the air, directly from the bottom drivecage towards the Graphics card, I decided to make an : Air Deflector.
First, I made a cardboard template, The odd shape is to 'clear' the PSU cable hole, and a couple of cable ties :
Luckily, I had some 3mm Aluminium :
Fitted. (with a strip of Weatherseal, between it and the PSU, to prevent 'rattle').
and Side view:
Side fan 'Blanking Plate' Mod :
Because I was going to be using the Thermalright Ultra mounted vertically, I wouldn't be able to fit a Side 120mm fan.
I didn't fancy the idea of most of my two front 120's air, escaping out of the hole.
You Can buy a plain (windowless) side panel from: Antec ....... but, Hey! we're trying to save a bit of money here, right ?
I got a piece of 3mm plywood, cut it to size, sprayed it: Satin Matt Black (should've used 'primer', first ! Doh) :
Added some 'weatherseal'/draught excluder, for a more airtight fit :
Push fitted to side panel, using existing 'pins and tabs' :
Exterior view :
Cheers
terminator