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Fatcat

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07-03-2008 at 12:43:29 AM

I few days ago I bought a Xigmatek HDT-S1283. I am using it in a HTPC (mostly a pvr) setup using a 5200 as a CPU. Even though it wasn't necessary I just wanted to try that cooler and see what kind of performances I would get. Much to my surprise, there was no way I could setup the cooler to blow hot air into my rear case fan. I had the choice between blowing it toward my PSU Fan (Corsair 520 HX) or toward the bottom of my case. Well, I have decided that blowing it toward my PSU fan would help getting some heat out of the case.

Do you guys think, the other choice would have been better ? Also, is there any chance that it will over heat my PSU in any fashion ? BTW this rig won't be OC'ed.

Message edited by Fatcat on 07-03-2008 at 12:55:56 AM

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07-03-2008 at 01:38:57 AM

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The PSU fan is supposed to take hot air away from the case, there shouldn't be any problem, blowing it towards the bottom would be a bad idea IMO, it would just make all other components hotter (HDs, GPU and Mobo mainly).

I wouldn't be concerned about a little hot air in my PSU and I think you shouldn't either.

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