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cdbrown:
I want be having any super hyped components - I'll just make sure that I have a really good heatsink/fan on the cpu. The PC I currently have runs a lot cooler by having the side of the case removed ::). It didn't come with any case fans.
Does anyone think that the following would be best left in the case with some case fans-
Athlon 1800+
60GB 7200rpm
512 DDR
decent video and sound card
perhaps slightly overclocked?
-cdbrown
jelloslug:
I have never seen a non-overclocked PC that required a case fan to keep from overheating. It takes quiet a bit of heat to shut down a PC (well over 60 deg C). Even packed full of fast drives and the lateset processors the only way your gonna even come close to being required to have case fans is if your are running a server (and a popular one at that:)
darkmanx:
it really depends on what you have running.. there is no one solution for every setup. the comp im using now runs fine in its case with a low cool air intake and an exhaust at top. it also runs fine with it outside the case. when i tested this i used it alot and periodicly shut the pc down and toutched the heatsinks (always make sure to discharge static before toutching anything in your pc!!) , power supply, and some other known hot spots. there was no difference with the case on or off, so i put it on just to keep dust off the components...
on the other hand, alot of new stuff runs hotter and will break down if you let it get too hot. one option which i am gonna use when i upgrade my pc, is to put a thermomter inside so i can know if the heat is really getting bad. leaving it in the case is safer but its no guarantee. you should still check on it and if its getting too hot, try taking the components out and make sure there is plenty of ventilation and air blowing across the area, especially the cpu and vid card.
also.. your setup might be fine until summer hits. check it alot to make sure its working alright, especially on the hottest days and then you wont have to worry about it anymore.
Bren R.:
I have 5 fans total in my cab.
The CPU cooler, the fans in the two power supplies (standard 80mm/3in.) - one ATX PS in the case, one AT PS runs lights and the 12VDC fans.
To vent to the outside of the cabinet, I have a 4" server-style 12VDC fan mounted at the top of the monitor enclosure that pulls 55cfm (will replace the air in the whole cab every 30 or so seconds)... with a second 3" 12VDC fan from Bob Roberts mounted over the rear access door to provide more cooling down there. That one pulls about 27CFM.
Bren R.
DreamWeb:
I just can't get my Athlon 2400+ to run anything below 75 degrees C.
I have 4 case fans in the machine... a new layer of arctic 5 on the CPU.
When I play KI2 for an extended amount of time.. it will shut down (after about 20 minutes)
My next move is to get a new CPU HSF to replace my Volcano 5.
d.
P.S. Whoah.. sorry about ressurecting an ancient thread!! But, hey, at least you can't blame me for not using the -Search- :)
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