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    which way do the fans blow? e1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MrCloudz, Jun 11, 2006.

  1. MrCloudz

    MrCloudz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can barely feel the video card fan blowing. Does it suck from the top and bottom and blow out the back? I ordered the bytecc NC-500 notebook cooler should I make the fans blow at the notebook or away? Thanks
     
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    Usually with processor and video card fans its best to suck the air away from the processor/GPU. Some will argue if you have two fans, that one should draw air in and the other draw air out. However, others will say that you should have both fans sucking air out. The only real way to know for your computer is to try it both ways while keeping a close eye on temps to see which one does a better job.
     
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    Don't confuse him. On that system should be 2 fans in either corner of the notebook. Both sucking air from the bottom and pushing it out from the back. So make the fans blow at the notebook. If the cooling system you purchased goes underneath. If it goes on the back then make them blow away.
     
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    Thanks alot!
     
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    Sorry if I caused confusion! Only trying to help. :eek:
     
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    I like the nc-500, well made, good cooling and a comfortable typing angle. I ordered it from directron.com ($11 cheaper then newegg which doesn't even have it in stock) for 17.99, shipping was free because ups was a day late.