I've always kept my computer running fairly cool, I'm currently using an Antec 1080AMG case (the one that looks like the old alienware cases). Since I set up my new system, I've only had three case fans running (front, back and side). I disconnected the side a few days ago, and last night I disconnected the front because I was having a problem with rattling and I wanted to figure out what it was. Anyway, after running it for a bit with only the power supply fan and the rear fan, I noticed that my temperatures didn't seem to go up that much.. My CPU is running idle at around 33C (Winchester 255x9 @ 1.52V) my PWM IC (smartguardian, I assume this is a power supply sensor?) is at 38C and my chipset is at 42C. These are well below the failure temp of the components, so I was wondering, will I actually notice a problem without the extra fans? Will I notice anything? I've always pretty much made cooling a primary concern, but will I really need that much? It's kind of nice having it so quiet, and I'd like to keep it that way if it's not going to damage my components.
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.