Cooling question.

H4wkeye · 07-16-2009, 08:00 AM

Ok so i got 2x120mm fans on the side of my case blowing into the case onto CPU and GPU.I got one 120mm fan on the back,blowing the air out.Should i change something or leave it like this?I want the best airflow to keep the pc cool as much as possible since its really hot like 40 outside and 30 in the room.

**Tyree** · 07-16-2009, 08:44 AM

All depends on what type of case and what's in the case. Are your system temps good in the Bios?

H4wkeye · 07-16-2009, 08:48 AM

Well its a medium sized case,the specs are:AMD 5000+ dual core,4GB of DDR2 800 ram,XFX 8800GT and an MSI mobo.Considering its summer atm and that the temps outside are 40c or more and inside of my room is like 30c the temps are somewhat ok.The only temp that is higher then it should is the GPU.As far as i noticed CPU,Mobo,etc stays withing normal on load.So if i would put the 2 fans on the side to blow the air OUT would it bring any change?Or maybe put one out and leave the other to blow in?

**Tyree** · 07-16-2009, 09:46 AM

GPU temps are normally a bit higher than the CPU.
The fan setup you suggested would most likely do more harm than good. Rule of thumb for fans: One rear fan blowing out and one front fan blowing in. Top mount fans blowing out-side mount fans blowing in.
I can't imaging temps being high with two 12omm fans blowing in.
I would try using one 120mm side fan blowing is for experimentation.

H4wkeye · 07-16-2009, 10:08 AM

Well i cannot mount a fan on the front,there is no place,the case doesnt have it.Ok so i went with this setup to test,tell me what you think please:1x120mm Fan on the back of the case blowing OUT.On the side upper 120mm fan blowing IN on the CPU,lower 120mm fan blowing OUT from the GPU(since its right next to the GPU).Ill test it to see how it works,if not,ill turn the fan around to blow IN again.Also as for GPU temps my stock cooler is getting old,so its dying out i guess.What do you think of CoolerMaster CoolViva Pro SE fan?I heard its good.

**Tyree** · 07-16-2009, 02:53 PM

I use Zalman for aftermarket cooling because they reliable and they have good support. I'm really not familiar enough with other brands to offer an opinion.

07-16-2009, 08:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
H4wkeye Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 36 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64	Cooling question. Ok so i got 2x120mm fans on the side of my case blowing into the case onto CPU and GPU.I got one 120mm fan on the back,blowing the air out.Should i change something or leave it like this?I want the best airflow to keep the pc cool as much as possible since its really hot like 40 outside and 30 in the room.

07-16-2009, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,640 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Cooling question. All depends on what type of case and what's in the case. Are your system temps good in the Bios? __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-16-2009, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
H4wkeye Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 36 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64	Re: Cooling question. Well its a medium sized case,the specs are:AMD 5000+ dual core,4GB of DDR2 800 ram,XFX 8800GT and an MSI mobo.Considering its summer atm and that the temps outside are 40c or more and inside of my room is like 30c the temps are somewhat ok.The only temp that is higher then it should is the GPU.As far as i noticed CPU,Mobo,etc stays withing normal on load.So if i would put the 2 fans on the side to blow the air OUT would it bring any change?Or maybe put one out and leave the other to blow in? Last edited by H4wkeye; 07-16-2009 at 08:52 AM.

07-16-2009, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,640 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Cooling question. GPU temps are normally a bit higher than the CPU. The fan setup you suggested would most likely do more harm than good. Rule of thumb for fans: One rear fan blowing out and one front fan blowing in. Top mount fans blowing out-side mount fans blowing in. I can't imaging temps being high with two 12omm fans blowing in. I would try using one 120mm side fan blowing is for experimentation. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

07-16-2009, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
H4wkeye Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 36 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64	Re: Cooling question. Well i cannot mount a fan on the front,there is no place,the case doesnt have it.Ok so i went with this setup to test,tell me what you think please:1x120mm Fan on the back of the case blowing OUT.On the side upper 120mm fan blowing IN on the CPU,lower 120mm fan blowing OUT from the GPU(since its right next to the GPU).Ill test it to see how it works,if not,ill turn the fan around to blow IN again.Also as for GPU temps my stock cooler is getting old,so its dying out i guess.What do you think of CoolerMaster CoolViva Pro SE fan?I heard its good.

07-16-2009, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,640 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Cooling question. I use Zalman for aftermarket cooling because they reliable and they have good support. I'm really not familiar enough with other brands to offer an opinion. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.