Reverse Flow on Rear Fan w/ Antec Sonata

[p1800volvo]

Has anybody done a reverse airflow setup with the Antec Sonata, rear 120mm fan? With those dust sucking holes on top, seems like it would help the heat (heat rises) and slow down the collection of dust in the system by using those holes an an exhaust.

 

[p1800volvo]

Wow, I thought somebody would have tried this out by now.

 

[tracerbullet]

I only have fans blowing out... the power supply and the rear case fan. This way, supposedly, the air comes in through the front and over that dust filter.

I blocked up the holes that spelled Antec to prevent what you just mentioned (and keep the noise in a little better). The lower front is the only air entrance spot.

 

[p1800volvo]

Well, I have dust from all over the CD-ROM drive area also. Looks crappy.

It might be OK since I am also using (if I can get it done tonight) an Arctic Cooler, and it also blows out.

 

[LouPoir]

I have never tried it on my Sonata - but have tried on others cases. And I found it's best to have the fan exhaust.

IMHO

Lou