Would you recommend your exhaust fan or regular fan to cool a home theatre receiver?
86411
If you look at the other questions people have used it to cool home theatre receivers with good results. I use it for something else, but with the amount of air it moves I'd expect it to be able to cool receivers well.
86412
Works very well to cool a receiver. The back of my entertainment center is open, and the fan can be heard during quite moments. I also use it to cool a cable box. I highly recommend them.
86413
I use this fan for my av receiver. Cramped space in my entertainment center and this keeps it extremely cool. Plus, it plugs directly into the USB port on the receiver. I recommend it... Trust me
1414908
I've tried both ways and in my setup, it was better to put upside down to blow directly on the warmest component. The fans move a lot of air. Try it one way and then another and compare what feels cooler. Even better if you can measure the temperature.
2131888
You can install 2-120mm fans on the top grill of the case, however if you install a water cooler that is 240mm you will have to fit the fans on the outside of the case, so it would be better to have a water cooler that fits the exhaust. I would suggest Corsair Hydro Series H55 Quiet Edition for lower end or Corsair Hydro Series H80i for higher end CPUS.
1845043
Forgot to mention, the case fan is quite loud so I would either replace it with a quiet one or get a simple fan speed controller. This is what i got.
931449
Our receivers do tend to run about 80 degrees above ambient room temperature, this is normal. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4") away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like gap for warm air to escape. Please make sure that when you turn off the main receiver that you also turn off the Zone 2 because if you don't turn off Zone2 (if your receiver has this feature) then the receiver will continue to run and will produce heat. There is an internet dealer selling cooling fans that can be used with our receivers www.coolerguys.com.
1297612
Depends on the size of the room and fan speed. Larger rooms allow a higher speed and sound is reasonable. In a smaller room low speed recommended.
1439155
you can use one fan if you like. You wont get the most out of the cooling, but it will still cool very well. My recommendation would be to replace the fans with one really good SP120 fan. Here is my install video of the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrBfVgpGhUc&list=PLvd6GtnBmcZlnf43RFLr16nLSY8dWYXqQ
1790821
I use a stock cooler and put a 120mm fan in the right side (no screws needed). This keeps everything inside cool and quiet.
722041
The fans are good and quiet. You might be able to slide this under the receiver. If not, just raise the receiver up a little so u can slide it underneath.
2279096
Maybe consider a .5 sone bath fan Air King BFQ50 ENERGY STAR® Qualified SNAP-IN Exhaust Fan, 50 CFM
1196916
I'm using a Hydrofarm Fan Speed Controller. About $20. Works fine. Reducing power a bit lowers the noise considerably.
190493
you should use the fan for intake. if there is enough space for air to enter
190490
Personally, I always prefer using them for exhaust because if you use them as intake you will have more dust in your cabinet and potentially more dust on and in your electronics.
2140644
Agree with Pbear's response. Love the fans -- I have installed three of them.
2225090
Just use the provided fan and I'd you dislike it then you should get a new one. I'm currently using the stock fan.
146882
Frankly if the cabinet is open, you do not really need the fan. Biut given the choices, I would pull air through the front and exhaust to the back.
482952
I just ordered this receiver and I already knew that the space I am putting it in will be tight as far as ventilation goes. I thought I'd mention my fairly cheap solution in case it can help anyone else out. I bought a line voltage cooling fan for $18 at Frys Electronics (I'm sure there are similar units available from Amazon). I cut out a hole in the back of my cabinet, and hooked up the fan to exhaust to the space behind it. Although the fan was not noticeable when the television or my soon to be replaced receiver were on, it was kind of noisy to have it running all the time. I bought a line voltage cooling thermostat (LV3 Lux Products) through Amazon for about $17 and it works great. I just set the thermostat to about 80 and the cooling fan kicks on only when necessary to keep the cabinet cooled down. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E7BTFO/ref=oss_product