ravix Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 (edited) I was bored, so I just created a diagram of the way my fans are setup. I have intake fans on both windows of my case (one above and one on the side). And I have an exhaust ran right below the exhaust fan on the power supply. I also have a fan that intakes air right below the video card. Currently, my cpu temps are anywhere between 35 at night when it is cold and 50 degrees on a hot summer day. And my motherboard temps are anywhere between 30 and 42. Keep in mind my computer is always under full load due to Folding@home. Anyway, can you take a look at this setup and tell me if I should be doing anything different? I have already done alot to keep it cool. I have lapped the heatsink, I have rounded cables, and I keep as much as possible out of the way of airflow. Also, I am already using arctic silver 3 thermal paste. Computer Specs: Amd athlon xp 2000+ Soyo kt333 mobo WD 100 gb hard drive 2x128mb sticks of pc2100 memory Thermaltake volcano 9 cooler <-- (should I replace this?) geforce 4 mx 440 <-- (I'm currently trying to find a good price on a Sapphire 9500, if I am lucky I may be able to soft-mod it) Edited August 4, 2003 by ravix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overclocker16 Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Here is how case fans should go. Intake are front and side. Exhaust are top and back. More exhaust is better cooling (by a little bit) but more intake reduces dust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newb_ocer Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 (edited) Wow you musta had alot of time on your hands lol you didnt really need to draw in where your stuff is located every computer i have seen in my life has video cpu and mem sticks in the same place but i have side and front intake back and top exhaust. Just ordered up some Artic 3 ceramique or whatevers. costs me 12$ to ship it HERE! <_< aNd what is with your Psu fan lol its blowing into your computer ? thats messed it should be blowing out the back. My cpu temps are 62 under high load but shows you how much i really care about my 1.8 p4 yea........ i have a back up if it "stops functioning". Your temps are good so you shouldnt worry. Edited August 4, 2003 by Newb_ocer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravix Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Where did you get the impression my power supply fan was blowing in? My power supply has two fans (like most) that lead in a path to the outside. Also, I am not satisfied with my temps, because I am looking to overclock my chip soon. I think I will move some fans around according to what you guys have said. Oh, and yes.. I do have lotsa time on my hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newb_ocer Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 OH i seeeee *smacks his head* its not my fault its 2 am and i shouldnt be typing past 1am . I really dont know i musta opened the topic and started typing in while dreaming at the same time? Thats how i musta thought that up now that i notice there is a fan at the back of the psu. i was thinking wow that mentally retarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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