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September 24, 2014 2:26:30 PM


Thanks for your kind assistance experts. I got all the computer parts viz Asus h97 pro gamer mobo, corsair vengeance 4 GB RAM and Intel processor as suggested by you in earlier thread.I am happy with the tight budget buy. I have one small query . I am thinking to install chassis fan on the cabinet to vent hot and cold air(pics attached). Its obvious for the rear part of the case the hot air will be vented out. But there are two vents on the side plate of cabinet. I have added a 80 mm 3 pin fan over that vent over processor. WELL SHOULD IT BE EXHAUST OR INTAKE. At the bottom there is an air vent and I am thinking to add another 80mm fan. Should this fan be exhaust or intake. I read an article on this helpful site about the rules in placing fan in case like more exhausts lesser dust etc. What u suggest experts. Thanks in advance.

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September 24, 2014 2:34:44 PM

Both intake.

Rear and top fans out.
Bottom, side, and front fans in.

A pressurized case cools better, more in fans than out.

Of course this is not set in stone, but 98% of the time this is what you want.

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September 24, 2014 2:38:25 PM

I once reversed this because of the cabinet the owner was putting it in.

Only open in the front, the computer used to bake.
I made the rear intake, and the front out, and everything was cool. (pun intended)

Of course a very rare case, (Pun Not intended) whoa.
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September 24, 2014 2:40:04 PM

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