Pieter Hulshoff wrote:
In itself true, but I'm currently planning to take out the HDs from my current computer, and place them in that new case, with a new MB, RAM, etc. That leaves my old computer in a less warming state (only 1 HD), but it might still suffer from the heat problem. I'm just trying to find out if it's wise to invest in a new CPU or if a new set of fans will do the trick. That 300 euro case already comes with a reasonable set of built in fans, and excellent heat distribution.
The better the fan, the lower the temperature. If the temperature inside the case is kept down, then the processor can easily be kept even cooler, so go for a 30 euro processor fan :) My own processor does not get much above 40oC on a bad day. But you do have to put up with the noise - which is why the machines are in a rack outside in a nice cold garage ;) -- Lester Caine ----------------------------- L.S.Caine Electronic Services