CPU Heatsink Fan - Intake or Exhaust?

[Keyanreid]

I'm applying the fan to my XP-90 Heatsink and I just need to know if the fan should be blowing towards the CPU or away. Anybody? Anybody at all? Come on, I want to slap this freaking thing together here.

 

[ComatoseDelirium]

either way works I try both and see which way makes it lower

 

[Keyanreid]

Much appreciated chief. I'll see what I can get out of it. Thanks

 

[John]

You should achieve the best results by having the fan blowing air down on the fins.

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: John
You should achieve the best results by having the fan blowing air down on the fins.

edit: my fualt after asking someone they say he is right i thought the other way

 

[JBT]

I think it will depend on the air flow in your case. Try both and see which works best.

 

[ddviper]

usually blowing down works the best, but every case is different

 

[MisterChief]

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY POSTS! ...

 

[imported_Flamebird]

I haven't come across a heatsink manufacturer that recommends having the fan blowing air away from the CPU. I'd definitely try both ways and see which is best for you though.

 

[stevty2889]

Normaly blowing down towards the cpu works best, but occasionly it will work better or the same the other way, so just try both to see whats best.

 

[Zepper]

Originally posted by: stevty2889 et al.
Normaly blowing down towards the cpu works best, but occasionly it will work better or the same the other way, so just try both to see whats best.

.bh.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Flamebird
I haven't come across a heatsink manufacturer that recommends having the fan blowing air away from the CPU.

Now you have... Welcome to the Alpha World, my friend.

 

[bjc112]

Change your title to "suck or blow"