Which way is the V8 installed?

[snmadison@charter.ne]

I recently purchased the Coolermaster V8 and am confused with the positioning of it. In the Coolermaster instructions it shows the V8 installed with the logo upside down (picture shows PS on top and memory slots on right) and the direction of air flow in this configuration moving from right to left, i.e. air exiting the back of the case. Many of the online reviews on the V8 show it with the logo rightside up (opposite to the Coolermaster instructions). The latter would then mean air pushing back into the case. Can somewhat clarify which is the most efficient way to install?
Thanks.

 

[ASharp]

I don't think it matters as long as the fan is oriented so it pushes air towards the back of the case. The "logo plate" thing can be removed I think so you can access the fan and can be replaced in either orientation (rightside up or upside down).

 

[t77snapshot]

All the sites I looked at had the V8 facing this way (airflow through the rea of case).

If you dont trust the websites:

You could always plug it in separate from the case and feel what direct the airflow is moving (use a small piece of material to find the intake and exhaust side).

 

[H82LUZ73]

there should be an arrow that shows what way .

 

[pbmaster]

Not always. There is no arrow on my Zalman. Being able to rotate the cooler allows for different configurations for air flow, like if you want to have the hot air going through the top of the case, if you have an outlet there.

 

[H82LUZ73]

There is on the V8 look up some reviews.