Hi. I'm doing some research on buying a power supply for my new computer. My problem is, is that I want a power supply with a rear vent and a vent on the bottom too. But as I look, I see that there are only vents on the back and on the top. These PSU's with the vent on the top, can I always flip them upside down when installing them in my case so they become bottom vents?
2007-01-12 17:08:38 · 3 answers · asked by Will 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Here's a link to the particular model I'm looking at. So the this fan is on the bottom?
2007-01-12 21:54:49 · update #1
Its just a matter of which way they sat the thing down to take the picture, the vent is always on the bottom, their would be no reason to put it on top. In fact, the way the screws are aligned, you can only install it one way, the correct way with the vent on the bottom, so you have nothing to worry about. By the way if you want a power supply recommendation, email me and I will help you out, the power supply is definately one component you do not want to skimp on.
2007-01-13 08:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably are mistaken as the vent is always on the bottom.
The real thing to make sure of, though, with PSU is the pin-count. Most new Motherboards take a 24 pin power coupling and many also have a 4 pin auxillary coupling and/or a PCIe 4 pin coupling. Check your motherboard's manual and/or the manufacturer's website for what you need.
Also, make sure that you get a PSU with a high enough wattage for all the things you're pluggin into it. You can use the power supply calculator at http://www.journeysystems.com/power_supply_calculator.php to find the range you'll need.
2007-01-13 01:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by QWERTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually the vent belongs on the bottom. its just that way in the picture so you can see both fans
2007-01-13 01:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋