Best Orientation for HSF in case?

[strategoslc]

I was wondering would it be better to rotate the HSF clockwise 90 degrees? I haven't tried it yet mainly I just noticed that it is not 100% aligned with the rear fan, and also it is also a pain to take off and put back on. Also, it seems as though it would eat up the only space I have for my sound card. I'm really wondering what to do here.. Please post your opinion below.

Case: HAF X
CPU/Cooler: i7 2600k w/ NH-D14

 

[bartholomew]

Don't worry, your D14's placement is fine.
Rotating it 90degrees (clockwise), would make your D14 Using/sucking all the hot air from your GPU(s) to cool your CPU.

 

[strategoslc]

Best answer selected by strategoslc.

 

[13thmonkey]

agree entirely, just rotated mine to that position and it dropped temps by 5C (gpu up 2 oddly). This IS counter to how the heat pipes should work, but then the gap between the pci-e slot and the fan is too small and it chokes the fan.