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June 24th, 2021 18:00
XPS 8940, run while laying on side?
Can I run my 8940 laying on its side? I will rarely use the DVD. I worry more about cooling. Case looks solid enough to do it.
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Can I run my 8940 laying on its side? I will rarely use the DVD. I worry more about cooling. Case looks solid enough to do it.
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June 24th, 2021 19:00
It can but not on the side that covers the vent in the cover.
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June 24th, 2021 19:00
it does not appear 8940 has any side or top air vent, only front air intake and rear exhaust. should be fine laying it on side just making sure it is lying on the side of motherboard. if it has a heavy air cooler it is better to have motherboard in horizontal position and cooler on top of board to minimize mechanical stress on board. in this sense laying case down on side of motherboard is better than standing upright. air flow is about the same if you leave case on a desk whether standing or lying.
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April 14th, 2024 09:27
What if I have the Dell Liquid Cooler? does the liquid cooler need to be standing upright or its ok to be place on the side ?
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July 31st, 2024 03:19
I have the same model and i want to turn it on it's side, I don't see why we can't use it on the side. It's not supposed to change anything as there is no cooling system other than a fan on the cpu. Can you tell me if you did it ? As your message is from a month ago. Thanks!