Dual fan supply - Worth it?

Desmond

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• Aug 1, 2002

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Been lookin at enermax, chieftec etc. Question though, is it worth it? Does it improve airflow?

 

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Do you mean 2 fans for 1 PSU? I would say yes it does improve airflow as long as the PSU is mounted rightside up. It pulls some of the hot air off the processor. I think it is worth it.

 

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Desmond

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Yes, dual fan psu Two fans in one psu.

So if i buy one, there's no need for an exhaust fan at rear (below psu)? My rear fan is making all sorts of sounds. D:

 

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I have 2 exhaust fans plus the dual PSU. It doesn't hurt to have more airflow IMO.

 

Da Whip

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According to AMD thermal cooling guide, it is important to have a PSU w/ a bottom intake fan and rear exhaust fan.
http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/23794.pdf

This is in PDF format.

 

cack01

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I have an enermax, and I like it. I think it is worth it, it will help improve your airflow.

But it should not be used inplace of a blowhole.

 

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• Aug 2, 2002

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My CPU temps dropped 5 degrees C when I installed a 2 fan PS. The extra fan is just 2 inches above my cpu.

 

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Awesome!

Thx for all replies. Well, i'm going to buy a 2fan ps aswell as a new quiet exhaust fan.

 

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For what it's worth my heatsink fan died on my XP 1600+ and it ran for several hours on my AX-7 with just the airflow from the lower power supply fan to cool it. When I realized the fan had stopped the heatsink was burning hot, but the CPU hadn't crashed or been damaged in any way. I'm not sure if that's thanks to the AX-7 or to the airflow from the powersupply or both, but I'm glad I had that second PSU fan, that's for sure.