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August 20, 2014 5:36:01 AM

Hey guys. I ordered a new fan for my CM HAF-X, it's going to go on the top, sucking out hot air like the other one up there. Here's a picture of my case (google image) so you can see where my fans are placed.

http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2010/05/coole...
http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1311/cooler_...

I currently have all the fans on my case pulling in fresh air, except the small fan at the back, and the top fan working as the only exhaust fans. I have a GTX 770, and a 750ti right below it as a Physx card, so they can generate a decent amount of heat when both are being utilized. My temps are fine, but I was wondering if I should flip the fan on the side of my case around to act as an exhaust, pulling the hot air created by the GPU's out the side of the case.

Should I leave the back fan as exhaust as well, or should I change that one to pull in fresh air? Any recommendations on the optimal setup for my fans?

Thanks.

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August 20, 2014 5:42:18 AM

Hot air rises, so intakes fan on top is not really optimal. Keep the ones at top exhaust, the one at back to exhaust. The one on side to intake and the front one on intake as well.
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August 20, 2014 5:46:20 AM

Ahh, you're correct the one at the top is an exhaust, not intake like I thought. Thanks.
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August 20, 2014 5:47:02 AM

In my Antec 302, I use dual front intakes since there is a front filter, rear exhaust, all other fan openings and vents (aside from the PSU's dedicated cut-out and filter) taped shut to minimize dust intake.
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August 20, 2014 5:48:55 AM

Glad to help :) 
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