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Proper airflow really works

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I just bought a couple of 120mm fans and installed them in my case and I'm astounded at the reduction in temps I have gotten. My current configuration atm is Front 1x92mm intake, Side: 2x80mm fans screwed onto each other (intake) + 1x120mm fan effectively blowing nearly directly on the 4850, Rear 1x120mm outtake. Originally I had the 2x80mm fans as rear outtakes and a single 80mm fan on the side with the 92mm as a front intake.

My temps have dropped from:
e6400 idle 48/50 -> 32/34
HD4850 idle @63% fanspeed 77*C -> 44% fanspeed 53*C

That was the best $35 purchase I think I may've ever made considering the massive reduction in temps.
 
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