where to put 80mm fans?

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cyberfish

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• Jun 13, 2008

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I have two 80mm fans and 3 places where I can put them - front, rear, and side panel (in the center, without duct), suggestions?

If front and rear, should I cover up the side panel hole?

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• Jun 13, 2008

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Best places are in the rear and side panel.

The side panel will help blow cooler air to help cool the system (CPU, memory, possilbe VC) while the rear will help exhaust the hot air out away.

 

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• Jun 14, 2008

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Yeah, I wouldn't worry about the front spot. I assume the HDD cage is right behind it? yeah... I've got two up there in my case and they do basically nothing, not even cool the drives that are directly behind.

 

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Ah I see. Many thanks!