Zalman 9700 Air Direction?

[Thoras]

Dumb question, but I can never tell just by looking at a fan which direction it blows air. I think I might have my Zalman in backwards, but I can't tell for sure with the other fans going in my case. Which way does it blow the air out?

I've got the zalman installed right now like this.

x = fan
(Back air duct)| x][

Now does the fan blow air this way? <-x][ or our the other side? x][->

 

[Assman]

there you go

 

[tool_462]

If you just look at the fan blades, think which direction would "cup" the most air and push it along. The concave (scooped out) side points the way the air flows, convex (think back of spoon) is opposite.

 

[Thoras]

Thanks for the help, this has made a temp difference of like 5-8/5-10 degrees

 

[Assman]

glad you've figured it out

 

[Assman]

That's how it's supposed to be.

i know buddy, that's why i posted it :lol: 8)