How do I cool this?

[MJaeger]

My computer runs a bit hot. It is a pretty quick setup in a small box, so what could I use? Quiet is good, but only worth a few extra bucks.
Here are the details on my comp:
AMS e-cube Barebone System
http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=56-101-607&depa=1

P4 3.0 ghz w/ ht enabled
1gb Kingston Hyper-X 3200 ram (Mmmm the good stuff) In dual channel config
Samsung CDRW/DVD-Rom drive (52/32/52/16)
Audigy 2 sound card
Enermax temperature display and fan control.
Blue lighting inside.
Geforce FX5900 Ultra 256meg
Raptor 10k rpm hard drive

Maybe a better heatsink for the cpu? But it would have to fit in that little box. Any reccomendations?
Also, do you think I could mount a couple 80mm fans on the right side of the case in the plexi-glass have them blow air in and then cut a few 2 inch or so diameter holes in the left side near the vid card for exaust? I could run them off the fan controler. Any reccommendations on high flowing fans?

Thanks!

 

[kamranziadar]

Leave the side of the case open

 

[kamranziadar]

i have same problem i did it and it droped 20C

 

[gotensan01]

I've never had a sff comp but I've heard from friends that adding an intake and/or exhaust fan helps tremendously. If I were you I would definetly cut the case to fit fans.

EDIT:

Originally posted by: kamranziadar
Leave the side of the case open

I think he wants a more permanent solution?

 

[xbassman]

Maybe a better heatsink for the cpu? But it would have to fit in that little box. Any reccomendations?
Also, do you think I could mount a couple 80mm fans on the right side of the case in the plexi-glass have them blow air in and then cut a few 2 inch or so diameter holes in the left side near the vid card for exaust? I could run them off the fan controler. Any reccommendations on high flowing fans?

Adding intake fan(s) is a good idea. If you have room, just mount as near the front as you can. You will just have to measure and determine that for yourself. The addition of a 80mm Panaflo 12L to the front/side of my HTPC case helped tremendously.

With your heatsink/fan, it will be difficult to find a replacement heatsink, but changing the fan is pretty easy and can make a lot of difference. Basically you want to replace with a fan with higher CFM's. You may want to consider replacing your PSU fan also since that is the only exhaust you case will accomodate.

I am surprised to see you have a Raptor in there....... I hear those run pretty hot! You may want to see if a HD cooler will fit in there. Probably one with a fan since your case doesn't look like it will flow air over it.

The most readily available quiet fans that can push a few cfm's are Panaflo's. A Panaflo H1A (or H1B(rpm sensing)) will push the quietest 39CFM's you can get for the money. (Definately avoid Thermaltake fans (LOUD))
Something else that will help is sleeving all your wiring. That will open up more airspace for flow over your components.

 

[MJaeger]

Yea, I am looking for a permanant solution. Right now I have the sides off and a fan blowing on it I will check out some of thoes options, but I cant replace the exaust fan on the back as it is a wierd turbine type to save space. And there is no space on the front for a intake fan. SO the sides might be my only possibility.

 

[MJaeger]

Also,
I got DTemp, and I like being able to monitor the temps via software. Is there a good software program that watches and displays cpu temp, hd temp, vid card temp etc?
Thanks!

 

[MJaeger]

How about a couple of these fans instead of the panaflows http://coolerguys.com/840556034001.html
They say they can flow up to 50 cfm, but I could turn down the speed with my fan controler for more quiet opperation. Would this be a good idea?

 

[MEDISIN]

Good idea so long as you purchase with earplugs - 39db!!!

I realize you have a rheobus, but stick with the panaflo's - they makes a world of difference. Even some of the other "low decible" fans produce an annoying, albeit low decible, whine. I use panaflo L1' without a rheobus or the M1, H1 with rheobus to get precise control.

xbassman is right - the best way to cool a sff case is to add intake.

Good luck