Computer fans - 3 tips on how to determine airflow direction - intake vs exhaust

Computer fans - Here are 3 tips on how to determine airflow direction. I have a few Artic fans to help you determine which way is which. It wasn't that long ago that I was a first time builder!
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#fanairflow #fanintake #fanexhaust
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Tip #1
1:00 - Tip #2
1:38 - Tip #3
2:18 - Conclusion
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[@dmitriymoisyeyvich2056]

x for "x"haust. that's the easiest eay to remember

[@mentallyfatiguedseagull1413]

That’s how I remember exchange

[@georgemartinezza]

X evokes me movies. 😯

[@natedagreat6704]

Do I look at the outside or the inside

[@georgemartinezza]

@@natedagreat6704 each fan has an arrow that indicates flow
connect it to test😎
or the dust inside my pc !!!

[@baylonjasfer.a1365]

yes that's correct, but i remember my x's😂😂

[@kevinhhn]

simple way to remember : back of the fan (exhaust) (air blowing out) , front of the fan (intake) (air blowing in) . The front of the fan should usually have a logo. Also fans mounted on the front of the case should always be intakes, fans mounted on the rear and on top of the case should always be exhaust.

[@conget]

Thats how I remember as well. Factory always tries to put their 'fancy' logo on place where you can see it. That is indeed the front

[@nightwing100T]

So if you have an aio on the top of the case you want the fans to have the logo?

[@Hakaisuuu]

@@nightwing100T ye

[@peterafilms]

So basically the exhaust fans should be upside down (logo facing upwards) for top and rear same applies (logo facing outside the case)
This correct?

[@papaversomniferum5247]

The top is not always exhaust fans..... sheesh you’ll have negative pressure, which in some cases (cases lol) is a good thing, however my pc I have equal intake and exhaust

[@CasualGamerPlays]

Best video i've found so far on TH-cam. No stupid background music, not too technical, and just the right amount of information/details on how to determine airflow direction. Thank you!

[@hroy16231]

Thanks man.. that "x" for exhaust helps a lot.

[@olix6240]

Scott my man, thank you so much for educating me on how to properly put on the fans, god bless

[@ScottsPC]

Glad the video helped! ⚡️ Good luck to you! ⚡️

[@adamfink8730]

You explained this imba way that my 5 year old would know which way the air flows. Masterfully done. Thank you!

[@2142clonewars]

I love how the thumbnail has the answer. No bullshit, just answeres. Love it.

[@joshuayangg]

Thank you so much, most pc builders assume you already know this but i was so confused which direction was intake and exhaust. This video helpoed me understand

[@richardchessman1466]

Short, sweet and to the point! Thank-you for your clarity.

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks and good luck to you! ⚡️

[@akuryo8157]

Tip three was so simple I don’t know how I didn’t get that before! Thank you so much!

[@LadyAmalthea0615]

Thank you. I just bought a pre-built and the fans in the front were set to exhaust. This helped me know the correct way to switch them around.

[@ScottsPC]

Excellent!

[@ScottsPC]

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[@opst1704]

Short and easy to understand with explicit explanations and real life examples (like helicopter).
Well done!

[@patdavbel3862]

I build my pc.. This is the most simple and yet straight forwad. X for exhaust...amazing

[@ScottsPC]

Thank you! May you pc build be AWESOME!!!

[@_jeffrey_williams]

To the point! Grill side blows air at you when facing it... can't believe how long it took me to figure this out.

[@ScottsPC]

Yes...if you don't know....you don't know...computer fans work the opposite of a traditional house fan...thanks for the comment!

[@AceMartinov]

Great video, short to the point and includes useful tips at the end! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it was helpful! I always try to be direct and to the point. Thanks for the comment!😎

[@safetyhomeloans950]

Thumps UP! In the first 20 seconds! Simple yet valuable information known else has covered in their videos !!! Thank you sir for your content.

[@ScottsPC]

Thank you for watching! ⚡️

[@hakami1426]

Straight to the point and concise.

[@ScottsPC]

Thank you my friend! ⚡️ Much appreciated! ⚡️

[@windom666]

Short and to-the-point. Great video. Also, despite what was mentioned in a previous comment, not all logos are on the intake. My fan that prompted visiting this video is at least one exception.

[@albertojimenez1247]

Thank you, I’m building my first pc and it’s really helpful

[@advarkmerrygoround1425]

Invaluable Sir, thank you so much for your description............Wishing you all the very best.................

[@tariq0513]

Thank you so much for this short and to the point video. Really appreciate it.

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it was helpful! Short and straight to the point!!! Good luck to you!!!

[@Daniel.G.Gorham]

Great tips man! Quick and to-the-point

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thereau2100]

Simple and easy to understand. Thanks for making this video.

[@binjozoken6055]

Clean, clear and concise. Thanks.

[@BigBassChasin]

Such a simple thing you made it so easy to understand I don’t know why I was so stumped on this at first 😂

[@ScottsPC]

Glad the video helped! ⚡️ Good luck to you! ⚡️

[@Skorch420]

Short and to the point. Thanks chief.

[@ScottsPC]

Appreciate it! ⚡️

[@alexandretoledo1708]

Clear, concise, direct, precise!
Thanks for the video!
Regards from Rio de Janeiro!

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[@mustafanajim7098]

you are a teacher not just a pc builder thanks sir for sharing this info 👍🏻

[@MariusVanStraatenLovesH2O]

awesome. thanks. You have a real talent for clear communication. much appreciated.

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prodbygustavo]

Thank you!! First ever PC on the way as I watch!

[@ScottsPC]

So cool! ⚡️ Thanks for sharing! ⚡️

[@Aurelloyell]

you are absolute gigachad, thanks for the tips

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Very helpful video, Im building my first pc in next week so thats very useful for me

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[@notsosilentmajority1]

Thank you.

[@eightLives_forever]

Great video! Straight and to the point. -Perfect! Thank you very much.

[@ScottsPC]

Thank you! ⚡️ much appreciated! ⚡️

[@G_x_4]

Thank you very much. Straight to the point no dilly dally like the others.

[@ScottsPC]

Much appreciated😎💯 and thanks for watching!

[@atharvpatil3548]

Thank You so much man, this made it so easy

[@ferocity1054]

this helped me out i just bought some to add to my pc! tyvm i bought the exact same ones!

[@ScottsPC]

Very cool George! Good luck to you!😎😎😎

[@bigmikegaming1583]

Straight to the point. I love it. I’m new to ur channel and will sub right after typing this out. I’ve seen sooooo many other pc tip youtubers who legit talks nonsense and doesn’t get straight to the point, i am new to pc gaming and only had mine since November 2020. I just bought me some silent wings 3 fans and am installing em as i speak, i just wasn’t sure what side it should go. Thx man keep it up

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks for the kind words! Good luck to you brother!😎😎😎💯💯

[@earthone460]

Such beautifully explained! Thanks a lot man!

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lemonademan16]

Thanks for this!!! The fans I got had me confused and this video really helped :D

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it helped! Good luck to you!

[@TheLoonyMan]

Short concise and helpful, thank you for the vid :)

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks! ⚡️

[@Cypekeh]

The helicopter tip was very useful, thanks

[@IAMEX314]

Thank you for this. It was extremely helpful. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@ScottsPC]

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[@Extermin8er]

This was very helpful

[@vasileiostsigaridas5703]

Thanks! Quick and easy to understand.

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks for watching! ⚡️

[@taras8504]

Best guide on YT!
Tnx!

[@ScottsPC]

Thank you! ⚡️ Much appreciated! ⚡️

[@jockrocks7392]

Thanks bud. I needed a brush up. 👍

[@tachometer-flac]

Thanks a lot. Wasn't sure if my fans were facing the right way. They weren't.

[@aviantiz7593]

This video helped me a lot, thank you Scott :)

[@ScottsPC]

Awesomeness! ⚡️ Glad the video helped and good luck to you! ⚡️

[@stirring7912]

Thanks man This is really helpful

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Glad it helped

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Well explained, thank you! 😊

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[@gregslife1]

So amazingly helpful! Thank you!

[@ScottsPC]

Much appreciated! ⚡️ Good luck to you! ⚡️

[@traveling8799]

Very beautiful presentation with great information my friend 👍
Have good day and see you around 👍

[@JimmyHendricks]

Thanks! Very helpful.

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks for watching! ⚡️

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Thanks this helps so much👍

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Thanks for this man.

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Thanks this helped a lot

[@billtran5735]

Great tip very helpful

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Thank you for this great info!!

[@ScottsPC]

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[@wampastompastomp]

awesome tips man

[@kamleshwarborkar1181]

Wow u cleared my doubts...thank u so much

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Glad the video could help! ⚡️

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[@ScottsPC]

I appreciate that!

[@DSCREATIONSd]

Thanks bro it helped me a lot

[@bikeboy6674]

Great video - a big help...... so its a Thanks from me!

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks!! Good luck to you! ⚡️

[@elijahgastineau4432]

Very great video that taught me loads. You got yourself a new sub

[@ScottsPC]

Awesome, thank you! Good luck to you!

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

This reminds me of the trick I used to use to put the servo in correctly on my diesel rabbit!

[@ScottsPC]

Nice!!!!

[@claystudiofx]

simple and very useful , Thanks.

[@ScottsPC]

Thanks for watching! ⚡️

[@hypernova-brawlstars4577]

This is So Great And So Helpful.Thanks Man

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it helped!

[@hypernova-brawlstars4577]

@@ScottsPC BTW can I ask why many people use Intake position as a Exhaust fan

[@ScottsPC]

@@hypernova-brawlstars4577 not sure I understand your question.... It just depends where on your computer tower you place and orientate fans to work as intake or exhaust... Normally the airflow goes through the front of the computer and out the back... Is this what you mean??

[@pogtuber5146]

I think it's important to think of it in terms of what the fan blades are doing. People might get confused that the sweeping curve (convex) rotates into the air in a sweeping motion, when in reality it's the concave side of the blades that rotate into the air in order to "scoop" the air and pull the air through.

[@franciscomelo7615]

Thank you! I always get confused while I’m mounting

[@Snoopy._.1]

This really helped me, thank you so much, you the best!

[@ScottsPC]

Really appreciate the comment! Wasn't that long ago I had no idea!!! Good luck to you!!!! ⚡️

[@Snoopy._.1]

@@ScottsPC Because I couldn’t understand it at first because I didn’t know what direction (was confused a bit) but now I get it, thanks man I saved this video on my PC Tips so that I’ll get more experience and educated

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Simply Awesome !!!

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Best explanation! ❤

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since I learned the air flow, i will be subscribing to this channel :)

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Thanks for watching and good luck to you! ⚡️

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Wow, this is helpful.. Thank you so much...!

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Thank you!

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thank you for the information..

[@ScottsPC]

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Thanks it really helped me

[@ScottsPC]

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[@coolrich8781]

Thanks for the help. I'm building a PC with an AIO cooler and needed to know if I'm pushing or pulling air through it BEFORE I assemble everything and hit the power button and possibly have to flip the fans and rerun the wires. Thanks again for taking the time.

[@ScottsPC]

Glad the video helped some.... Good luck to you! ⚡️

[@martinflaten5005]

Helpfull video, would'nt know without it that i installed all 6 of my fans the wrong way haha, cheers

[@ScottsPC]

Haha! ⚡️ all good! ⚡️ Thanks for the comment! ⚡️

[@bobbob123ful]

Back at it again with a great video!
Are there any ways to test fans without a motherboard?

[@ScottsPC]

Not that I know of off the top of my head....Thanks for your support!!!😎😎😎

[@josuedr4528]

Thanks very informative

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Thanks for watching! ⚡️

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Thanks pops

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[@alanday5255]

thank you soo much.

[@MenkoDany]

Ooooh that's what the other arrow means, thanks!

[@eddiegarcia8914]

Your a champion thanks I was doing this all wrong

[@littlebrittle18]

Thanks man!! So helpful!

[@ScottsPC]

Glad it helped!

[@hi-tk4hu]

Thank you man