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07-26-2006, 09:14 PM
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Installing a fan on videocard: should the air flow inwards or outwards the heatsink?
Installing a fan on videocard: should the air flow inwards or outwards the heatsink?
Which works best? pushing air inside heatsink or expelling hot air outwards? |
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07-26-2006, 09:20 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Install the fan so it blows down on the heatsink.
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07-26-2006, 10:03 PM
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Yes, I tried it sucking off the heatsink. Doesn't cool as much. You get about 25% better coolling if it blows on it.
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07-26-2006, 10:12 PM
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Can't pull/intake air from inside the heatsink as it can from the open case.
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