My New Rig and pls suggest me on cooling system

ankitg87

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Just bought a new RIG
Here is the configuration

CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66GHz)

Mother Board : Abit IP-35E

GPU : XFX 8800GT 512MB(Will come on THURSDAY)

HDD : Seagate 250 GB

RAM : Transcend 2*1GB(800MHz)

DVD Writer : ASUS 18x Dual Layer (SATA)

Speaker : Will be connecting computer to Sont hi-fi(What type of wire do i need, does SPIDF port give better sound than compared to normal 3.2mm jack?)

Monitor : Viewsonic 19" 903B square

Logitech Multimedia Keyboard

Logitech MX518 Mouse

Pinnacle PCTV Tuner Card

PSU : Corsair VX450

Cabinet : Cooler Master CM690

Guys i need one suggestion, CM690 has come with 3 fans, i want to add another 4 fans. i am thinking of following configuration for fans for maximum airflow and coolness

1x120mm Cooler master LED fan(The one that has come with case) FRONT INTAKE
1x120mm Cooler master (The one that has come with case) BOTTOM INTAKE
2x120mm Cooler master Fans (Have to buy) SIDE INTAKES

1X120mm Cooler master (The one that has come with case) BACK EXHAUST
2X120mm GLACIA TECH LED FANS(HAVE TO BUY, 89CFM,32DBA) TOP EXHAUST

TOTAL 7 FANS
4 INTAKE FANS
3 EXHAUST FANS

Cooler master Fans are quiter and slower, have low CFM.

Will the following cooling mechanism keep my system cool?
I WONT BE OVERCLOCKING

I AM ON VERY TIGHT BUDGET SO NOT BUYING ANY HEATSINKER ETC

 

o1die

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I would try the standard fan configuration first and see what your temps are. An engineer may have designed it for good cooling. You shouldn't need 7 fans. I have 2 120mm in my antec case, and I couldn't stand any more noise. If you're that picky about temps, try water cooling or get a special heatsink for your video card only. If your video card has a lifetime warranty, then I would leave the fan alone and be sure to register it.
 

myocardia

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If you won't be overclocking, you've already got all the fans you'll need.
 

badnewcastle

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I'm running a similar system with 2 120mm fans... I have the intake fan running higher then exhaust fan but other then My ambient temps are low. I might suggest getting a aftermarket HSF... My stock intel HSF seems to run hot so I just ordered a Tuniq tower 120... there are several good aftermarket HSF's though so look and see what you like for yourself, if you go that route. I want to OC my core so I'm upgrading the HSF.
 

boomhower

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I agree that if you are not overclocking you have no need to add additional fans. I am not sure how much those are but I think you would be better to skip the fans and put that money towards a heatsink. Scythe makes some good budget 120mm coolers.