Lordy wrote:
David Maynard wrote in
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Lordy wrote:


After a bit of Googling it looks like they are snake oil (or at least
"suck it and see") as far as CPU cooling goes. Would they improve
airflow /reduce noise when used on 80mm case side vents? Or is
pressure as important here too?


Might have some marginal value on an intake fan (acting as a plenum)
but pretty much snake oil for an exhaust fan.


Sorry in should have said "intake" rather than "vent".

I suspect a 80-120 adapter inside the case sidewall will mean the outside
air comes in a bit close to the motherboard? And should be a bit quieter at
the same throughput?

I guess I will have to suck it and see

Lordy

If it's a case side wall you should have plenty of room to simply cut it
out to the 120mm fan mounting and use a wire grill.