Antec 300 PSU Mounting

ATIorNvidia · 25 Jun 2009 at 10:48

Is it OK if I mount my TX650W with the fan facing down?, or should I flip it over so the fan is facing up?, the reason why I'm sure if it matters or not in because there is a little clearance where the fan can draw air in even if its mounted with the fan facing down, and the top of my PSU is quite cold to the touch while in operation. So does it really matter?

Another reason why I haven't bothered is because I have a 120mm fan on the side fan slot which would be incredibly close to the PSU fan if it was mounted facing up, so wouldnt this disrupt airflow? as (I think...) the air blown into the case from the side fan would be (while facing up) immediately sucked in by the PSU fan?

Thanks.

Tummy · 25 Jun 2009 at 10:56

I have my power supply facing down in my Antec 300

Not had a problem with it, I have a side fan on as well

diverse180 · 25 Jun 2009 at 10:58

I have my TX750w with the fan facing down in my 300 case...and I've had no problems at all.

As long as you have good air flow you shouldn't have any problems (I've fitted the optional front fans and also the one on the side panel).

MeatLoaf · 25 Jun 2009 at 11:51

I have mine with the fan facing up, but when i get chance im going to turn it over in the hope it allows me a bit better cable management.

diverse180 · 25 Jun 2009 at 13:32

MeatLoaf, you have the TX750 too right?

Flipping it definitely helps with cable management in the 300