So, as summer hit really deep in Spain, my computer hardware has been suffering a lot, since my PC Case airflow it's bad. Pretty bad.
I took out the side panel which gets really hot in the GPU part.
Speccy:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QQBqe.png[/IMG]
Temps with case at idle:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/kcuHW.png[/IMG]
Temps w/out case at idle (GPU keeps lowering till 44C):
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BevZF.png[/IMG]
The PC Case is a pretty generic one, i'll post pictures when i get the right things to do it.
Any tips to somewhat fix this till i get a new case?
Thanks for reading!
[QUOTE=Ehmmett;36758956]Post a picture of the inside of the case. You could try moving cables out of the way to get better airflow, and blow dust out as well.[/QUOTE]
I'm searching for Computer Stores so i can buy compressed air cans. I'm on may way of uploading pictures.
[QUOTE=Ol' Pie;36759005]I'm searching for Computer Stores so i can buy compressed air cans. I'm on may way of uploading pictures.[/QUOTE]
You'd save a lot of money in the long run if you just bought a small air compressor. Canned air is useless on all but small amounts of dust, as the liquid inside the can can't evaporate fast enough to keep a decent amount of air pressure. I'd also not get a battery powered one, the lead acid batteries in them don't last long.
[QUOTE=bohb;36759168]You'd save a lot of money in the long run if you just bought a small air compressor. Canned air is useless on all but small amounts of dust, as the liquid inside the can can't evaporate fast enough to keep a decent amount of air pressure. I'd also not get a battery powered one, the lead acid batteries in them don't last long.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the tip. Is there another alternative to that?
Just get one that plugs into the wall. They make small ones for nail guns that may work. Though I'd get a slightly bigger one so you can do more things with it like air up tires and such.
[QUOTE=Ol' Pie;36758749]So, as summer hit really deep in Spain, my computer hardware has been suffering a lot, since my PC Case airflow it's bad. Pretty bad.
I took out the side panel which gets really hot in the GPU part.
Speccy:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/QQBqe.png[/IMG]
Temps with case at idle:
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/kcuHW.png[/IMG]
Temps w/out case at idle (GPU keeps lowering till 44C):
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/BevZF.png[/IMG]
The PC Case is a pretty generic one, i'll post pictures when i get the right things to do it.
Any tips to somewhat fix this till i get a new case?
Thanks for reading![/QUOTE]
These are the best ways to allow for better airflow
1)Your are disturbing the airflow by removing the side panels, air blown by your fans may be redirected outside the case through the side panels which means air is blowing incorrectly to the way your computer case was designed to blow make sure there is no other way for air to flow BUT your case fans.(This depends on your case if your case uses a lot of fans than this does apply)
2)Clear out any dust or debris from your case fans I recommend compressed air you could grab a few for not too much or you can go with small air compressor and also you can go with a specialized vacuum used to vacuum out computers i recommend a brand like perhaps DataVac.
3)Cables do sometimes disrupt airflow so organizing them in someway will help the airflow just be sure to ground(touch metal) yourself to prevent electro static discharge(ESD).
4)Finally further than that you can try mounting fans in your case which will provide for more airflow and a cooler case.
These are the simplest ways to cool your pc my source...strait out of what I learned being a certified CompTIA A+ Technician Hopes This Has Helped Good Luck!
I use a DataVac ED500 to blast out my computers about once a month.
[QUOTE=Ol' Pie;36759242]Thanks for the tip. Is there another alternative to that?[/QUOTE]
my stepdad straight up bought a huge air tank and refilled it at gas stations
I'm sorry for being late. Here is my PC inside.
[T]http://i.imgur.com/OHt4t.jpg[/T]
Turn the rear case fan around
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As far as cables go, they look fine
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Also, take out the PCI blanking plates so cooler air can be drawn in.
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;36782257']Turn the rear case fan around
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As far as cables go, they look fine
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Also, take out the PCI blanking plates so cooler air can be drawn in.[/QUOTE]
I'm not very familiar with english hardware terms. With the rear case fan, you mean the one that's attached to the case, don't you?
The fan that is under the power supply.
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;36786733']The fan that is under the power supply.[/QUOTE]
I switched it and noticed 3 ºC less in the CPU, and GPU gets less hot and gets hot much slower. That was a nice tip. Thanks!
Also, i shoul've added to the OP that my Power Supply is 500W. Is that enough?
500 watts is plenty.
Did you take out the PCI blanking plates?
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;36787985']500 watts is plenty.
Did you take out the PCI blanking plates?[/QUOTE]
Sorry, again, i don't understand what that means. I'm starting in this hardwarething and i don't know too much things. Is it something from the motherboard?
These
[img]http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/2968.jpg[/img]
Take them out.
-snip, stupid thing-
My motherboard gets hot in games, about 75C, sometimes 85C at most. I can feel the one side of my case becoming hot, however my CPU remains 50C-55C and my graphics card between 45-50C..
Should it be worth getting a new case? My current one isn't the best. The only fans I have are two on the GPU, the i5 2500 stock cooler and the one on the PSU.
check if the side of the case close to the motherboard is to near to a wall, or objects that could make that side warmer.
The temps don't look that bad to me, I idle at 50C CPU and 55C GPU during our Estonian summer.
Aka 26C outside when lucky, usually 20C and windy + loadsofrain.
I've managed to get ~30 on all temps with 2 inbound fans on the front and 2 outbound on the back and top of my case.
[img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/27089473/img/temps.png[/img]
[QUOTE=Ol' Pie;36795388]check if the side of the case close to the motherboard is to near to a wall, or objects that could make that side warmer.[/QUOTE]
It's under my desk next to the wood of that desk leg, has to be that then, thanks. Started happening since I loved it there, I should have known.
Putting it on the floor makes it get choked with dust faster.
[QUOTE='[EG] Pepper;36797521']Putting it on the floor makes it get choked with dust faster.[/QUOTE]
I have it next to my keyboard, monitor and mouse. It's a pretty good spot.
I'll consider it. Going to open case and blow some dust out. Unfortunately don't have any compressed air, so will have to wait on doing the job properly.
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