PSU PSU and Fractal R3 Case pairing OK?

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  1. sotu1

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  2. narwen

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    psu's exhaust out the back
     
  3. Blogins

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    Place the PSU face side down (fan side down) in the Fractal R3, then it simply intakes air from outside the case as air is pushed out of the rear grills. So it doesn't really enter the case itself at all! However I would advice placing the case upon a hard surface and not carpet as the later would obstruct air intake. I simply use a slab of wood to remedy the carpet effects of hair intake! :D
     
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    Ah....so air goes into the PSU from the bottom and out the back....:) thank you!
     
  5. megadriveguy

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    You can put them in either way
     
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    Yes, but if at all possible it's best to intake cool air from outside the case.

    Just one less thing to worry about keeping cool! :thumb:
     

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