Today i had a look at the computer parts i had and noticed i have many 4 pin Molex connector fans. I figured i could cool my tower down alittle more by putting one in the back (e521 with modified case, air vents torward back).
In the back of my case i have a big vent, from the top of the power supply, down to the top of the video card (highest pci plate)
Would it be a good idea to put a fan in the middle of the vent (facing outward of the tower), and block off the rest of the vent (only way for air out being the fan) or leave it be?
My current temps are:
CPU 36C (e521 fan and cooling assembly pulling air from front of tower torward back of tower)
29C
GPU 62C (8600 gt, stock fan) I researched the normal temp, apparently thats a normal temp. Either way im buying parts for a new computer soon. It being my most favorite computer (lasted 6 years, no break downs, and it being a dell surprisingly) ive had no problems.
Note, the fan speed is 2200 rpm, 80mm.
Proper Choice of Ventilation
Proper Choice of Ventilation
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My first comment is that those temperatures are fine and you don't need to do anything. My second comment is that you didn't tell us the room temperature, so it's hard to say anything for sure.
Re: Proper Choice of Ventilation
The room temp should be (i have the heater on 60% of the time) atleast 23C
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In that case, I would suggest liquid nitrogen or even liquid helium if you can spare the money.
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Is it me or does some people here don't know silicium is a isolator when cooled down to near absolute 0 Kelvin.
I would advice for anyone who want to go extreme to use a peltier element.
GhostXopCorp as it stands your system is fine, only thing i can think of is check your airflow, clean the coolers and check again, if the CPU temp is too high for your taste you can try some new cooling paste.
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I would advice for anyone who want to go extreme to use a peltier element.
GhostXopCorp as it stands your system is fine, only thing i can think of is check your airflow, clean the coolers and check again, if the CPU temp is too high for your taste you can try some new cooling paste.
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Re: Proper Choice of Ventilation
CrypticalCode0 wrote:Is it me or does some people here don't know silicium is a isolator when cooled down to near absolute 0 Kelvin.
I would advice for anyone who want to go extreme to use a peltier element.
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Being very OCD, ive reapplied the thermal paste to my graphics card and cpu very evenly, and thinly (not see through, but paper thin) as perfect as i could possibly do it with arctic silver premium paste.CrypticalCode0 wrote:if the CPU is too high for your taste you can try some new cooling paste.
However i guess im fine, so ill leave it at that. Thank you all for your responses