I have had a AMD XP 2000+ processor for about a year now. Going to get another processor soon. (Probably a 2800)

Ok, my processor is running about 52 C average and kicks up to about 56 C when gaming. I know that is really no big deal. Over the years, I have learned to be a cool freak and have never really obtained the temps I like with this system.

Remember! I'm in graduate school. Not a lot of cash right now!

Now with a new processor in the future and wondering how to keep my heat down in the high forties.
How should this problem be attacked. My case fan is not the greatest and my case really does not allow much air flow if any from the front. I could install two fans in the front of the case but where they will get cool air is the question.


Buy a new case?
Buy all new case fans? (Including two for the front)
Buy a new processor fan for the 2800.

Or combination?

dont put on the side panel.

ASUS P4P800S-X
P IV 2,4 @ nothing caus this board doesn't OC for [-peep-]
2x512MB Corsair pc4000
120 maxtor SATA
Sapphire Radeon 9800pro 128mb
Watercooled

Too much stinkin dust gets into the system withthe panel off.

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by bjpatrick on 10/11/04 07:32 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

Then clean your room son.

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Should I state that I'm using the stock AMD fan.

Funny thing. Amd has always recommended a type of psu. These units have a large intake. that sucks all the hot air right off the chip. Add one of those to your system, and a Vantec aero-flow hsf, and you should be happy.

The stock fan should be fine, as long as not o/c'g.
And two case fans, even cheap ones should provide enough air flow.
Is the processor seated correctly?

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The stock fan should be fine, as long as not o/c'g.
And two case fans, even cheap ones should provide enough air flow.
Is the processor seated correctly?

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I have built a couple of machines. I just follow the directions referencing seating the CPU. Cannot really see any other way of doing so.

"How should this problem be attacked. My case fan is not the greatest and my case really does not allow much air flow if any from the front. I could install two fans in the front of the case but where they will get cool air is the question.


Buy a new case?
Buy all new case fans? (Including two for the front)"

You just answered your own question..how do you expected heated air to cool dow your cpu? need fresh air for that, not heated air.. you dont cool down yourself with a really hot shower doesnt it?

-Always put the blame on you first, then on the hardware !!!

is keeping the side panal off better than leaving it on? i thought that you would want that flow of air from the front to back and taking it off would disturb it

Having the side panel off is better since you dont have any airflow in you case. I would just get a new case with room for fans. They are not that expensive.

-Always put the blame on you first, then on the hardware !!!

I see a couple options...

1) new case with a little more cooling possibility. Can cost as little as $20.

2) Mod your case to give it more cooling.

New case is easy, so I'll suggest the do-it-yourself idea:

Get a drill with a big 3inch bit (the kind used to drill holes for doorknobs). 3inch=76mm just right for an 80mm fan. One you don't mind possibly ruining because you'll be drilling metal, not wood.

Drill a hole over the CPU on the side panel - or in the middle of the panel, may be a new discussion as to the best place to put it - and 4 smaller holes in the appropriate positions around the main hole for the screws. Screw an 80mm fan there. You can also get a grill to protect the fan if you want it to look more professional.

I have a 1gig Athlon T-bird with 1 case fan (ps fan is dead and I lost my round tuit...) and that fan is on the side panel blowing in the middle of the case. Keeps everything nice cool enough - there's a constant airflow out the ps vent - warm, but still flowing - and CPU temps are still same as normal (about 50c) If it can do it all by itself, you should see good cooling coupling that with an exhaust fan or two...

Mike

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Dammit fishmahn. Your going to make me do what I'm trying to avoid. Been thinking of this same idea for some time now. I was thinking of putting in a side fan and top fan.

If you want to start another thread about how to do this because I never have before. I'm for that!

<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by bjpatrick on 10/14/04 11:56 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

The best way to do it to make your own case. You can buy cases with decent air flow and cooling, but none can compare to one you could make. I just finish lapping my heatsink, and now in my new "custom" case my CPU temp is only 2° over idle temp after 2 hours of 100% CPU load. My GPU temps also dropped 10° at idle, when I switched cases. Hard drives also no longer feel warm to the touch.

Plus I always like stuff that build, better, it makes truely different.

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