Okay to turn a 850HX upside down in a case?

[pcwolff]

So I'm looking at ordering a new computer build and I've got my eye on the 850HX as my PSU. The case I'm also looking at (Lian-li PC-P50) has ventalation on the bottom of the case so your PSU fan can intake cold air from beneath the case.

Would it be a good idea to do that with the 850HX even though the fan is on the "top"? Or will it not really make a difference? Thanks!

[nightmare devil]

It would definately make sense, especially if you install a graphics card into the lower slot if you've got several on your mainboard, so the psu can suck out the hot air

[RAM GUY]

You can certainly amount the PSU upside down. But I personally wouldn't do it for a few reasons:

 

1. risk of accidentally dropping screws into the PSU

2. PSU would have cool air flow from the bottom vent. you shouldn't need to worry about the heat from your video card if you have good airflow in your case.

[memory1]

You can certainly amount the PSU upside down. But I personally wouldn't do it for a few reasons:

 

1. risk of accidentally dropping screws into the PSU

2. PSU would have cool air flow from the bottom vent. you shouldn't need to worry about the heat from your video card if you have good airflow in your case.

 

If you mount the PSU upside down, wouldn't the fan be facing down?

[RAM GUY]

Fan facing down is the normal way to install it. With the fan facing up, it would be upside down.