Which is the Best Place to Install a Case Fan? – Part 2
CPU Temperature Tests
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The following table shows our measurements of the CPU core temperature for each test. The values are in Celsius degrees.
| Fan Configuration | Room Temp. | CPU Temp. | Difference |
| Open case | 25 | 67 | 42 |
| No fan | 25 | 72 | 47 |
| Rear fan | 25 | 65 | 40 |
| Top fan | 25 | 65 | 40 |
| Front fan | 25 | 67 | 42 |
| Side fan | 25 | 65 | 40 |
| Rear + front | 25 | 64 | 39 |
| Rear + side | 25 | 67 | 42 |
The graph below shows the temperature difference between the CPU core temperature and the room temperature in each test.
