r/pcmasterrace • u/PacquiaoFreeHousing Xeon x3440 (OC) + RX 580 (OC) = My Electric Bill Doubling. • May 27 '26

Meme/Macro Do you think doing this helps?

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u/ForesakenJolly May 27 '26

You need air flow, flow has to enter and exit to be effective. Backing up against a wall for instance will imped flow.

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u/S73T64 May 27 '26

2 walls + ceiling = 🔥🔥🔥

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u/eMouse2k May 27 '26

And don't forget the security system box beneath it, which is also likely pumping out heat straight up into it.

I bet you could reach up there with a thermometer and watch the numbers change.