I'd like to know if it cools as effectively mounted horizontally.
351607
I don't see any reason why it shouldn't. During my install, I had the PC on its side for awhile and I ran into no cooling issues.
351608
I'm not sure as mine is mounted in a tower but I imagine it wouldn't be much different. I am not a fan of the small fan it uses though. It get very loud and I have not seen much difference in idle temps. I set it to cut off below 40 C. If I'm playing a game or encoding, it will kick on otherwise it's off. I actually bought this not for the cooling or dust prevention, but for support of the motherboard. I like to think the backplate helps with the weight from the CPU heatsink and graphic cards.
351609
I'm not sure as mine is mounted in a tower but I imagine it wouldn't be much different. I am not a fan of the small fan it uses though. It get very loud and I have not seen much difference in idle temps. I set it to cut off below 40 C. If I'm playing a game or encoding, it will kick on otherwise it's off.I actually bought this not for the cooling or dust prevention, but for support of the motherboard. I like to think the backplate helps with the weight from the CPU heatsink and graphic cards.
351610
I have mine in a horizontal position and believe that it does function as expected. Be careful not to over-tighten it during installation. I had done so and notice a slight bow to the board. Loosening alleviated the issue.
351611
I don't think it would make a difference. I installed a Noctua 40mm fan in place of the stock (35mm) one that came with the Armor. I just wanted to use the MB backplate and not the plastic MB cover but found that you have to use the plastic cover to mount the metal backplate as the two sandwich the MB. The screws go from the backplate thru holes in the MB and screw into the plastic cover. Link to my build. http://pcpartpicker.com/b/GtB
351612
The kit doesn't do anything for cooling except for providing a MOSFET Fan. What it does is provide a smooth surface by covering up the motherboard components to decrease wind resistance in the case. It shouldn't make a difference whether it's mounted vertically or horizontally. Mine is mounted Vertically. No issues to date.
2182910
It doesnt cool it, it keeps it cool because it is not flat on a desk or table, I have a 17 inch and have been using it for at least 5 years now.
1381874
I am using the fan horizontally on an oil cooler for my 69 VW. It works fine and "feels" like it has thrust bearings, however there is no mfg data supplied.
947863
Hmm... I don't know the correct answer to your question. I imagine that you probably can install it horizontally. However, I don't know if there is some mechanism that will work incorrectly if it is tilted on its side. This is a great tank heater though. I haven't had any problems with it and it maintains a constant temp.
401799
I mounted mine in the center and it works great. The air will tend to. Or ulster around the sides
2191829
no it's not that powerful. it doesn't cool a room that great. It will cool you if you are directly i front of it
73236
Horizontal mounting not advised. This controller is designed to be mounted vertically for the best air flow over the vertical cooling fins on the back. Leave 5+ inches clear above and below for warm air to escape. Might be able to mount horizontal using spacers and a fan(?) but vertical works best.
1336179
Not at all... the air flow is minimal. I would guess its primary use would be to cool electronic components by placing it on top with the exhaust facing rearward.
586310
I've had mine mounted for about 2 years now in a vertical position next to my radio & it is still perfectly secure. We live in southern NJ where temps range from 100 degrees down to 5 degrees & no problems at all. Hope this helps. :-)
7998
if you do decided to mount it horizontal just be sure the reservoir is pretty much completely full, other wise if there is a lot of air on top, im pretty sure you will suck in more air then liquid, again I haven't tried this out myself, as mine is mounted vertical but when I was building it I did try to tilt it horizontal but I never turned to pump on.
1098713
I don't believe the fan angles downward. There are 3 speeds, and it does cool the space down quite a bit, the fan also oscillates or can be stationary, but I don't think it will quite work as you are hoping.
130895
Should be all right horizontally..... but gravity does make it easier to shut in the upright position.
1777454
It makes absolutely no difference what so ever how you have it positioned. Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, it will chug away happily.
1619819
Yes, however, for better performance, air flow through the unit would be improved if spaced further from the wall than the direct bracket mounting allows.
311820
It does move the air very well which creates a cooling effect. Made our living area cooler during summer.
1571635
Yes from a physical viewpoint, but there may be a problem with diminished cooling. When the unit is sitting in the normal vertical position, there are ventilation holes on the top and along the back side where the USB cable attaches. This creates an upward convective flow of cooling air. With the unit sitting on its big side, the flow of air would have to be horizontal thereby diminishing the convecting cooling effect. Because the unit has a fan, this may not be important. Consequently, I can't answer your question with 100% assurance that there won't be problems.
434848
I have mine attached to a tee which makes it almost horizontal. I have used it for 2 years now without a problem.