p_Bassman Distinguished Jun 10, 2013 133 0 18,690 Jun 17, 2013 #1 ok so i just got the components for my gaming pc and i was wondering if i should point the psu downwards because the case has a vent on the bottom.
ok so i just got the components for my gaming pc and i was wondering if i should point the psu downwards because the case has a vent on the bottom.
dudewitbow Dignified Apr 11, 2012 4,868 1 15,460 Jun 17, 2013 #2 its user preference, theres no correct way if there is a bottom vent. facing down is just more convenient to avoid more dust in case. Upvote 0 Downvote
its user preference, theres no correct way if there is a bottom vent. facing down is just more convenient to avoid more dust in case.
skarin Distinguished Dec 1, 2011 61 0 18,640 Jun 17, 2013 #3 thw only reason you can mount it both ways is so you can controll positive or negative air pressure in the case so look around and see which was is best for you Upvote 0 Downvote
thw only reason you can mount it both ways is so you can controll positive or negative air pressure in the case so look around and see which was is best for you
p_Bassman Distinguished Jun 10, 2013 133 0 18,690 Jun 17, 2013 #4 also, why is there a dust screen on top? doesn't heat rise? Upvote 0 Downvote
skarin Distinguished Dec 1, 2011 61 0 18,640 Jun 17, 2013 #5 its to stop dust getting in your psu and making it overheat thats all its there for Upvote 0 Downvote
p_Bassman Distinguished Jun 10, 2013 133 0 18,690 Jun 17, 2013 #6 skarin : its to stop dust getting in your psu and making it overheat thats all its there for so when the computers off,the dust wont fall through? thats cool. Upvote 0 Downvote
skarin : its to stop dust getting in your psu and making it overheat thats all its there for so when the computers off,the dust wont fall through? thats cool.