Howdy DL.
I have my CPU cooler setup to vent out the top and I get very good CPU temps.
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Some cases will allow it for sure, however you might get even better results if you try it the other way. Might!
Just in an instructional video such as this, the instructor should state why and when to try this setup. IMHO.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Homebrew PC - "Alpha_Dawg"
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Quad - Q9550 - 2.83GHz stock - OC'd to 3.6GHz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte EP45-UD3P
- Memory
- 4GB DDR2 800MHz (PC6400) OCZ Reaper
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GE Force 8800 GTS
- Sound Card
- Asus Xonar DX
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- WD Caviar Black 750GB - 7200RPM - 32MB cache
WD Caviar Green 1.5TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
WD Caviar Green 2.0TB - 5400RPM - 64MB cache
- PSU
- PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750
- Case
- Gigabyte 3D Aurora
- Cooling
- Case is Air - 5ea. 120mm fans (mix of Arctic and Xigmatec)
- Keyboard
- MS Natural Wireless KB
- Mouse
- MS Wireless Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 50 mbps down/5 mbps up
- Other Info
- AVerMedia - AVerTVHD G2 Dual Tuner Card


