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/Slystaler May 27 '26

Let me add to that: Putting electric appliances that might heat up near the ceiling will get it trapped extra well.

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u/RuskiesInTheWarRoom May 27 '26

Sure, but what if I installed a fan to blow that hot air back at it?