Adumbnewbie Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 I have my CPU overclocked from 1.7 to 2.4 ghz, so it gets pretty hot in there, even with 4 heatsinks. I took the case off and have a fan blowing on it, but all my friends tell me its dangerous. is it? do i really need a case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Man Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 i got an idea if its so hot then get 1 of those mini frezzers it has been done before try it and yes it dangerous Fire Fire Fire plus u will burn ur fingures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adumbnewbie Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 mini freezer eh? i got one in the attic. might as well pull it out and cut a window in the back. Maybe seal it up with some caulking. Yes it does burn fingers now and then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 .... even with 4 heatsinks.... Umm.... 4 heatsinks? And what type of HSF are they? Most good HSFs will keep you below 55C even when OCed.... Then there is Pelter cooling which will get you close to 0C... and watercooling... As far as opening your case and blowing a dan on it, your going to get a lot of dust, hair, etc blown inside your case, and risk blowing up or shorting something.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adumbnewbie Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 I got alpha 4050 heatsinks. Theyre over three years old, would that have anything to do with their poor performance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 lol... Go get a real HSF. I'd suggest.. Swifty MCXxxx w/ a Delta or Tornado Fan TT Volcano 7+ (not the 7, cause it sux) TT Volcano 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adumbnewbie Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 dont laugh at my heatsinks, their your elders and deserve respect. i think ill try a TT volcano 9. if not, the mini freezer for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffin Man Posted August 16, 2002 Posted August 16, 2002 lol heheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
statix6900 Posted August 17, 2002 Posted August 17, 2002 lol..... ya if you get the mini freezer thing workin take a picture that sounds sweet. but ya try the volcano 9 first that is very very good item. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
statix6900 Posted August 17, 2002 Posted August 17, 2002 also think about it you have it OC 600 MGHZ that will need better cooling than what you are useing. but esides that sweet man!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolcomPimp Posted August 17, 2002 Posted August 17, 2002 there was a post very similar to this recently... especially w/ the freezer... I was wonderin if a freezer would have water in the air that could condensate or somethin on the chip and screw anything up... I guess not... very good idea.. to answer his question, you don't need a case at all.. it's not dangerous... but cases to protect from anything hitting the mobo and all or static I guess... I heard that you can drop a few degrees runnin w/ out a case... but ya I really wouldnt recomend it... Statix6900: 600mhz seems like a lot, but w/ my chip (amd athlon xp) you can overclock a lot w/ very little cooling... but ya if you add some cooling it'll run more stable... you'd probly want as you said a Volcano 9, Im thinkin about buyin one soon and maybe overclocking a little... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 17, 2002 Posted August 17, 2002 if you use a mini freezer be sure to get an evaporator becasue if you get any condensation on your mobo then it will be FRIED. I actually designed 4 versions of what I call the "ATX-frdige" but I think Id only do it with a setup I didnt care about frying. But no a case isnt NESSESARY its dangrous beause dust gets all over and it does keep the system grounded. lol I saw a computer "mobile" the guy jsut had all of his computer parts hanging from the ceiling. Its not too smart for the reasons I already mentioned but hey do what you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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