Hi,

I have 2 extra very fast fans (I dont know exact RPM though) which I can put anywhere inside my cabinet. The problem is that I cant figure out where to put them exactly so that it will cool my processor properly.
Here is my config and temp on which it currently remains when idle (I opened my cabinet to keep it cool and clean it regularly)-

Intel core 2 duo E6600 (2.4GHz, 4MB L2 cache, 1066FSB)- 45-47C (already contains a heat sink and fan)

Nvidia Geforce 8800GTS 640MB graphics card- 63C at 50% fan speed of its own fan and 54C if 100% fan speed.

Other than its own fan, this graphics card has a big aluminum heat sink too, so I am not worried about its temp.

2GB 667MHz RAM.

320GB 7200RPM HDD + 250GB 7200RPM HDD- both 40C

Sound blaster 5.1 Live sound card (this is not so hot)

500Watt PSU- contains a fan.

intel 946GZ Mobo.

so there are 3 fans working and one heat sink. Now I have two extra fans and my whole box is open so I can put them anywhere.

Note:- The mobo is vertical on cabinet wall (as usual) and GPU is perpendicularly attached to it (as usual). The GPU is very big and fan is very lite so I can put it on GPU too. That makes fan exactly in front of mobo. Now I dont know whether to put fan in front of heat sink of mobo or directly in front of fan which is attached on processor, or anywhere else. Please tell me which position will cool processor more (or any other position in cabinet).

One fan I can put right below the fan of GPU so that it blows the hot air out, which comes out of Graphics card. Is it all right or I should try some other positions.

I have explained all positions of my hardwares. please help me to use those two fans efficiently.

The air flow within your case (internal) should always travel from FRONT TO BACK -- air coming in the front, while blowing out the back and sides.

Some of the more common places to install additional cooling fans are:

Power Supply, external with air forcing in the PSU. The PSU already has one internal, but an additional one may be added external to force air inside, while the fan inside forces the air our the back. The proper location for this would be on the side of the PSU, right next to where the cabling for the motherboard comes out.

Left Side Panel, of the case, with air forcing out (an exhaust). Generally there are air vent holes/slots on the left side of the case, directly in front of the CPU. This is an ideal location to add an extra fan.

Rear of Case, with fans forcing air out. With the case open from the left side, on the interior of the back panel, there are usually addition air vents/hole/slots. This is an ideal location to install additional fans, usually one or two more.

Front of case, with air forcing in. Here, you can add a couple fans, air being forced in, on the bottom of the interior front panel.

Top of case, with air forcing out. This is an unusual location for fans, but works fantastic. The fans can be mounted either internally or external. If external mounted, be sure to cover the fan blades with a GRILL to prevent little fingers from kids from getting jammed inside it.

Dual heat sink fans, with air forcing away from the CPU. Some heat sinks allow for dual fans mounted to it. It will keep the CPU temperature about 10-25 degrees lower than with one single fan mounted on the heat sink.

Hi there kittoo,
Firstly, welcome to CompuForums. I hope that you can visit our forum often in the future and post - rather than just receiving our help and advice, and then never visiting again. We provide our help for free, and all we ask in return is that you participate in our forum and refer your friends, or consider a premium membership.

Are you currently having any issues with your computer overheating?

__________________
Thanks,
Ash
CF Founder
Great Webhosting. Shared starting at $2 per month. VPSes starting at $6 per month.
www.Centicero.com
Want to get in touch? Send me a PM | Do you want to continue receiving free help? Or do you want this site to close? Become a premium member.

Sure, I will be an active member trying to help as much as I can.

No, I dont have any overheating problem. But I was thinking to overclock a bit. Thats why I need to keep it cool.