Suggestions For Case Fans...

[BrettCB]

I've been having trouble running Guild Wars and i've pinned it down to my system running hot. It runs only when I place a box fan facing into the open case. All I have right now is a stock 120MM fan and the stock heatsink for my CPU. So, I need some suggestions on what cooling I should get so I can keep my system running at a nice temperature?

Here is my Case

Intel P4 2.6 GHZ
1GB Corsair Value Select RAM
2 WD 80GB HD
XFX GeForce 6600GT
Hauppage WINTV150
Soundblaster Audigy LS
Wireless Netoworking Card
1 NEC DVD-RW Drive

 

[The Pentium Guy]

For 120mm i'd get a Nexus, for 80mm/92mm I'd get a Panaflo.
^--- If you're concerned about noise.

If you dont care about noise, Thermaltake fans are (loud but) nice.

 

[saltedeggman]

Is there optimal contact between the heatsink and the CPU die area?

Add an intake fan won't hurt

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Wait a sec. Is this an old(er) PC? Heh - If it is, I've had this problem: Remove the dust from your CPU Heatsink . Get an Air Duster

 

[Some1ne]

I agree, check out the CPU HSF and make sure that it is both clean and properly affixed to the CPU. It might also be a good idea to clean off the thermal paste that's on it and replace it with a fresh layer of high quality stuff like Arctic Silver 5.

 

[BionicSniper]

also panaflo fans imo are some of the best!

 

[The Pentium Guy]

^-- Search the Cases and Cooling section for my Panaflo review.

 

[BrettCB]

Well if I go the Arctic Silver 5 route should I think about getting a new heatsink/fan for my processor? Also, I would like the 80mm fan to be as quite as possible, so would the Panaflo still be a good choice?

 

[Zepper]

Panasonics are good for low noise but if you really need to generate some pressure differential (for CPU heatsink use in some situations), a double ball bearing fan is what you need - the sleeve or modified sleeve (panaflo wave, sunon MagLev, etc.) just aren't up to it. And the original fan that the Nexus is made from (Yate Loon 12cm) isn't all that quiet at full cry. But add the Nexus's dropping resistor and it gets pretty quiet. Get a CM Aerogate 1 for $5. and crank 'er down...

.bh.

 

[lxskllr]

That system shouldn't be overheating with the cooling you have now. I'm with the other posters in checking for dust, and heatsink contact.

 

[jose]

Cut a 4 1/2 side blowhole in it..

I just did this to one of my systems, went from 44C to 28C , using a 120mm fan in the side blowhole..

Regards,
Jose

 

[piasabird]

Maybe the case is a flawed design with bad airflow. Fans will not solve problems if there is no good air flow in the case. Intel is starting to suggest that a fan blow directly onto the CPU area. Another idea is a case with a fan that pushes all the hot air out of the top of the case. Some cases have an exhaust fan but just are not capable to pull enough air into the case as you are trying to push out of the case due to the intake design.

It might not be the CPU the memory and also the video card can be overheating, along with the Hard Drive and the chipset.

What power supply you using?

 

[Mesix]

I'm sure helping myself to other's threads tonight. What would everyone recommend for a 120mm LED fan?

 

[Some1ne]

Well if I go the Arctic Silver 5 route should I think about getting a new heatsink/fan for my processor?

It depends on how long you expect to keep the CPU, and if you plan for your next upgrade to use the same CPU socket. If you want to keep it/the mainboard for a long time, then you might want to cinsider a new HSF, otherwise definately do not bother with it. Also, given that it sounds like the system was running without overheating for awhile, replacing the HSF shouldn't be necessary in order to make it work again...all you should really need to do is clean/reattach the HSF (With the AS5 if you want to help ensure that it won't start overheating again).

 

[teutonicknight]

I don't think your case is overheating. I have a similar case (3700) and the airflow is very good. Like others have said, check for dust and improper heatsink contact. Also, have you made sure that the CPU duct is alined properly?

 

[Zepper]

Looks like you need to put the 80mm in the front and perhaps another on the CPU duct.

.bh.

 

[BrettCB]

I'm just not sure this has anything to do with the Heatsink or overheating. My system has run just fine, never gone above 45C. When my system hard reboots it has only increased a few degrees when I monitor it with ASUS Probe. Also, my GPU isn't overheating as the temp on that doesn't budge but a few degrees when I start up Guild Wars. I've been reading that a lot of people have been having this problem that have ASUS mobos.

The only thing that doesn't make sense is that my system runs the game when I have a box fan blowing into the open case?

 

[BrettCB]

Note: Also my CPU Resources jump up to 100% only when I start this game.

 

[Quasmo]

You might want to go with the Thermaltake 120mm Sleeve fans, they produce the least amount of noise with the greatest amount of airflow. The only problem is that they dont last as long as ball bearing fans so you have to replace them a year or so earlier. If you're not concerned about noise you'll obviously be wanting THIS!

 

[Quasmo]

Originally posted by: Quasmo
You might want to go with the Thermaltake 120mm Sleeve fans, they produce the least amount of noise with the greatest amount of airflow. The only problem is that they dont last as long as ball bearing fans so you have to replace them a year or so earlier. If you're not concerned about noise you'll obviously be wanting THIS!

That Delta fan will actually support its own weight with the amount of air its pushing. I was playing around with one and chopped off a huge hunk of my thumb, and broke one of the blades. Hurt like BALLS.