H homerj14 In Runtime Messages 449 Oct 24, 2006 #2 they can go either way but stock I think they moslty blow air down
P penfold In Runtime Messages 263 Oct 25, 2006 #3 All the processor fans I've seen were set to blow the air toward the processor, yes. Since the desired result is a cooler processor, this makes sense; however, I can see how having it reversed might also be effective.
All the processor fans I've seen were set to blow the air toward the processor, yes. Since the desired result is a cooler processor, this makes sense; however, I can see how having it reversed might also be effective.
K krazieaznboi Daemon Poster Messages 692 Oct 25, 2006 #4 my cpu fan don't blow towards the cpu. maybe thats y im hitting 48-50C on idle...
Nitestick Golden Master Messages 8,478 Location Ñмерти Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñпаме Oct 26, 2006 #5 the fan on a heatsink unless designed otherwise should draw air onto the heatsink fins rather than through the heatsink fans and out through the fan, it cools more effectively this way.
the fan on a heatsink unless designed otherwise should draw air onto the heatsink fins rather than through the heatsink fans and out through the fan, it cools more effectively this way.
b1gapl Mod Emeritus Messages 13,044 Location USA Oct 26, 2006 #6 I believe my CPU fan is blowing air from the heatsink instead of into. If I switch it around, will I see cooler temps?
I believe my CPU fan is blowing air from the heatsink instead of into. If I switch it around, will I see cooler temps?
Nitestick Golden Master Messages 8,478 Location Ñмерти Ð´Ð»Ñ Ñпаме Oct 26, 2006 #7 can't say really. there shouldn't be any harm in trying.