h50 radiator and dust

campbelln97 · #1 11-03-2009, 08:27 AM

since i got my h50 i have been using it with 2 fans and a dust filter. this has protected my radiator and pc from dust, but i feel it may be doing more harm than good since the filter quickly becomes blocked (its very close knitted) and hence restricting airflow.

i was just wondering if anyone has experienced their radiator performance being affected by dust?

SeanG · #2 11-03-2009, 10:17 AM

Thats the reason I run mine as exhaust.I barely get any dust in the radiator and I didnt notice any difference in temp.

wuyanxu · #3 11-03-2009, 01:34 PM

another vote for exhaust push-pull. make sure other point of intake have dust filter and roughly equal case air pressure.

campbelln97 · #4 11-03-2009, 03:02 PM

thanks for ur advice guys, unfortunately my motherboard components emit a lot of heat (nb goes up to 55C + so the rear exhaust air is really hot :( same for my 2 top fans, they are above the ddr2 ram @ 2.3V and mosfets respectively.

so using it as an exhaust, my temps are actually much worse :(