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Power supply might overheat?

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  • Power Supplies
  • Dell Inspiron
  • Overheat
  • Components
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July 9, 2012 8:04:02 PM

So I bought a Antec 450W PSU and noticed the fan on top. My "beloved" Dell Inspiron 560 has no vents no the top of the case. Although there is a large amount of mesh at the back, I am worried it'll still OH. Should I be worried?

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July 9, 2012 8:17:33 PM

gman_42 said:
So I bought a Antec 450W PSU and noticed the fan on top. My "beloved" Dell Inspiron 560 has no vents no the top of the case. Although there is a large amount of mesh at the back, I am worried it'll still OH. Should I be worried?

i beleive your psu intake fan needs to be facing down to daw air from the inside of the case,the mesh at the rear is to exhaust hot air,i hope this helps
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July 9, 2012 8:19:34 PM

Simply face the fan down so i can get adequate airflow.
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July 9, 2012 8:20:20 PM

Oh duh. How stupid am I? I had the thing upside-down! *facepalm*
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