Exhaust fan question

sethwilliam

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Mar 23, 2013
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My computer is in my room on my desk. It's pretty cramped so I have two options with my case.

1. I can set it straight up with the back almost touching the wall. Leaving about 1 inch between the exhaust fan at the top of the case in the back and the PSU exhaust fan. But the top, sides, and front will have open air everywhere.

2. Set the side up against the wall so the back faces off my desk. Only the side will be 1 inch from the wall but that side has no fans so all the fans will be getting good air. But it takes up alot more room this way and doesn't look as good, but if it means good air flow ill do it.