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Sherlock · 04-10-2002, 10:42 PM

Most people don't see alot of difference between push and pull. What is crucial however is the standoff of the fan from the fins. 1" is a preferred minimum clearance. Why, because the standoff prevents a deadspace in front of the fan motor (with no air moving through it) from being created

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04-10-2002, 10:42 PM	#2
Sherlock Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 31	Most people don't see alot of difference between push and pull. What is crucial however is the standoff of the fan from the fins. 1" is a preferred minimum clearance. Why, because the standoff prevents a deadspace in front of the fan motor (with no air moving through it) from being created . __________________ A-XP1.75ghz/8k3a+/475W Turbo-cool PSU/60GBATA100 -512Corsair xms2400 w/AS3+spreders -R9700pro(volt-modded-water cooled) -16xdvd/HP 24x20x40x cdrw -Sherlock customized 'Hurricane' mid-tower case w/blowhole+baybus (case & ambient temps equal) -Z4(orig.)waterblock/ 380gphpump/ custom plexyglass resevoir/ Aquacoil2 radiator(L.pres.drp)/1/2"fittings/ -Purple Ice/Rounded IDE cables- All fit VERY nicely in a mid-tower case with great air flow