Ways to cool down my computer?

[Revolution09]

Hey, now that some warmer weather is arriving, I've noticed my computer seems to throw out quite a bit of heat. What are some ways I can cool down my rig?
I already have two fans in the case (one front, one back) and the funny thing is, the air being pushed out of fan in the back is only slightly warm.

My rig specs:
AMD Dual Core 4200+ CPU
1gb OCZ RAM
Asus A8N-VM CSM motherboard
80gb Seagate hardrive
NEC DVD-RW drive
Cooler Master Centurion 5 case

Any help is appreciated 🙂

 

[Zepper]

Well, if the exhaust air isn't warm, then maybe your CPU's heatsink is full of wooly bears or the fins are coated with dust...

.bh.

 

[Operandi]

Your comp is "throwing out heat" yet the exhaust is "only slightly warm"?, which one is it?

*hint* Take some measurements.

 

[pkme2]

Add/replace your fans with Yate-Loon 120mm at $4.99, eBay. You can cut out a top hole on your case to vent case.

 

[Revolution09]

Motherboard 31 °C (88 °F)
CPU 44 °C (111 °F)
PWM 36 °C (97 °F)
Seagate ST3808110AS 27 °C (81 °F)

is this normal? it just seems kinda hot to me...
and i'm sure there's no dust in there- the computer is less than 2 months old.

 

[pkme2]

You got ideal temperature outputs for an AMD rig. Intel rigs are higher.
My CPUs are around 44C.
You needn't worry. Many out there would wish they had your results......

 

[RallyMaster]

CPU temp sounds about right for a dual-core. Could drop a little bit more with some better cooling, but I think you have the heatpipe cooler, right?

 

[InlineFour]

clean the cable clutter inside your case. buy a can of compressed air and blast off the dust.

 

[imported_Seer]

Your temps are all very normal.

 

[mechBgon]

The computer makes the same amount of heat regardless of ambient temperature, other factors being equal. If you don't have Cool 'n Quiet enabled, that could reduce the actual heat production a bit because it slows the CPU down and drops the CPU voltage too.

Also, do check that your front fan is blowing air in, and your rear fan is exhausting it out, so that you have a clean front-to-back airflow.

What do you think of your A8N-VM CSM so far?