Overclocked CPU's cooler facing other way around?

sandijs11

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Hello,

So I've had my AMD FX-6300 with the Cooler Master 212 EVO for over a year now, and finally, I am forced to overclock it. Did 4.3ghz and reaching max of 65°C at stress tests, but the temperatures are a bit suspicious.

I have the Zalman Z11 case that has 2 upper cooling fans, pulling air inside, while the EVO's fan is facing the other way around and trying to push the air out. Meaning the air is colliding and gets stuck in the case. Should I put the case's fans facing up, meaning they're pulling the CPU's air out? Or should I put he CPU's fan facing up, meaning it sucks fresh air from the coolers?

P.S The case also has 2 side coolers, 1 back and 1 front*
 
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Generally the top gas should be setup as exhausts. Hot air rises and you want it out the case as quickly as possible. I would definitely turn the fans around. You also want a couple of fans bringing in cold air into the case, usually located at the front.
Generally the top gas should be setup as exhausts. Hot air rises and you want it out the case as quickly as possible. I would definitely turn the fans around. You also want a couple of fans bringing in cold air into the case, usually located at the front.
 
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sandijs11

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Thank you!
Yes, the 2 side fans and 1 front is pulling the air inside. With these changes, now the back and the 2 upper will pull the air out. Looking forward with better temperatures :D