Jabberwocky
True Synaesthete
My computer case sucks, and I wanted to increase the air flow inside. So I installed an additional fan. The only thing is, I want to make sure that I'm helping my system as opposed to harming it. So I'm basically asking for confirmation that I did this right...
As with all new processors, I have a gargantuan fan plopped right on top of the chip. I assume that it is blowing heat AWAY from the processor.
The only spot for an additional fan was on the detachable side opposite the vertical MB. So I installed a fan which is now blowing outside air INTO the case. There is approximately 2 -3" clearance between this new fan and the fan of the processor.
So now I'm wondering if this is a good idea or not. Am I actually preventing the processor fan from doing its job of clearing heat away, by forcing air right back on itself? Am I making both fans work harder? Or is it good that the door fan is blowing (presumably) cooler air onto the other fan? Would I be better off reversing the door fan and cause it to assist the processor fan in blowing away hot air?
On a side note, the door fan I installed takes a lot of power dips and dives (it doesn't maintain a consistent speed). I don't think there is that much air current in the room, so what is causing it? Is it related to the issues I raised above?
Thanks in advance for input!
As with all new processors, I have a gargantuan fan plopped right on top of the chip. I assume that it is blowing heat AWAY from the processor.
The only spot for an additional fan was on the detachable side opposite the vertical MB. So I installed a fan which is now blowing outside air INTO the case. There is approximately 2 -3" clearance between this new fan and the fan of the processor.
So now I'm wondering if this is a good idea or not. Am I actually preventing the processor fan from doing its job of clearing heat away, by forcing air right back on itself? Am I making both fans work harder? Or is it good that the door fan is blowing (presumably) cooler air onto the other fan? Would I be better off reversing the door fan and cause it to assist the processor fan in blowing away hot air?
On a side note, the door fan I installed takes a lot of power dips and dives (it doesn't maintain a consistent speed). I don't think there is that much air current in the room, so what is causing it? Is it related to the issues I raised above?
Thanks in advance for input!