Need fan placement suggestions for new PC

Capitalizt

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Sup guys, just wondering if you can help me get the best possible cooling given this setup..
I have an E6600, which is running at 45-46 degrees idle even with a Zalman cooler...youch!

The case is a generitc ATC mid tower with an 80mm and a 120mm fan on the left panel blowing into the computer. The 80mm fan is directly opposite my Zalman, so I figure this is a good thing...giving it plenty of air to suck towards the CPU, and the 120mm fan is directly on top of the video card.

On the rear I have an 80mm fan and the power supply which are both sucking some air out

I know this isn't an ideal overclocking setup (no fans on the front of the computer), but is this the best I can do with my case?..Does blowing straight down towards the motherboard cool things off best, or would I be better off reversing the fans and using them all (except the Zalman) to suck air out?
 

WoodButcher

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I'd check the heatsink mounting and or your aplication of thermal paste, too much or too little will cause problems. From your description of the case airflow it should have better temps w/ that zalman. I'm thinking mid 30's in a 70-72f deg room.