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nosefirst · 03-24-2006, 10:38 AM

I just noticed that my front and rear case fans are both acting as exaust fans. I thought one was suposed to bring in air and the other exaust. Does it matter? Or is that the way it's supposed to be?

Cricket · 03-24-2006, 10:46 AM

Fans in the front of the case should bring cool air into the computer (intake).

Fans at the back of the case should blow warm air out of the computer (exhaust).

Cricket

nosefirst · 03-24-2006, 10:54 AM

Thanks Cricket! I thought so. Hmmmmm......another mystery. Got any ideas?

Rolandooo · 03-24-2006, 12:53 PM

Either i should go to sleep or that was the most confusing post i seen yet Lol

Lord Prism · 03-25-2006, 10:50 AM

I agree.

was there another question, nosefirst?

Garb · 03-28-2006, 10:16 PM

He wants to know what he should do about it, In other words, can he just unscrew it and flip it around? Or something like that?

**Alaron** · 03-29-2006, 11:12 AM

Yes. For better cooling, unscrew the front fan and flip it around to make sure it is pulling air into the case. With the front fan as intake and the rear fan as exhaust, there is proper airflow through the whole case.

03-24-2006, 10:38 AM	#1
nosefirst Member (6 bit) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 59	Case fan question..... I just noticed that my front and rear case fans are both acting as exaust fans. I thought one was suposed to bring in air and the other exaust. Does it matter? Or is that the way it's supposed to be? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-24-2006, 10:46 AM	#2
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	Fans in the front of the case should bring cool air into the computer (intake). Fans at the back of the case should blow warm air out of the computer (exhaust). Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-24-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
nosefirst Member (6 bit) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 59	Thanks Cricket! I thought so. Hmmmmm......another mystery. Got any ideas? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Rolandooo Member (6 bit) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 50	Either i should go to sleep or that was the most confusing post i seen yet Lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Lord Prism Sibak Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Houston, Texas, USA Posts: 1,080	I agree. was there another question, nosefirst? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ By knowing what we value We will know what we want And how to act in life

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03-28-2006, 10:16 PM	#6
Garb Member (7 bit) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York Posts: 87	He wants to know what he should do about it, In other words, can he just unscrew it and flip it around? Or something like that? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

03-29-2006, 11:12 AM	#7
Alaron Kickin' it Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7,723	Yes. For better cooling, unscrew the front fan and flip it around to make sure it is pulling air into the case. With the front fan as intake and the rear fan as exhaust, there is proper airflow through the whole case. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fold for PCMech: Team 13761

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