Installed 212 Evo Wrong way, still getting good idle temps, is this okay?

starbeetle

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Okay so explaining straight to the point I installed my CM Hyper 212 the wrong way(the heatsink fan is pointing to the TOP of my case) but I'm still getting great temps on my CPU(15c average) and decent airflow.

I can't really be bothered/having the hassle to re-install the cooler again to the 'right'/'preferred' direction. Though it's weird because I tried to install it the preferred direction but the x plate just didnt line up properly and everything got in the way, unless I was doing something wrong but oh well. My question is: Because I installed the 212 not the 'preferred or right way', is it going to cause problems or is it okay? Then again, I'm getting good temps idle and in games, etc
 
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It's generally fine to have the fan exhaust out the back or top so you should be fine. You just don't want it blowing hot air back into your case.
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It's generally fine to have the fan exhaust out the back or top so you should be fine. You just don't want it blowing hot air back into your case.
 
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starbeetle

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Thank you, I don't think it's blowing hot air back into my case. :D

 

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