Temperatures

MattMoo1 · 08-21-2005, 04:54 PM

What are good temperatures for my computer (such as the Motherboard, CPU, Hard drive)? How hot is too hot for these? And if I add more fans will it noticeably increase performance?

Thanks,
-Matt

Tumbleweed36 · 08-21-2005, 05:33 PM

Hi,

Might be a good idea to list what CPU, Motherboard, video card, etc., you get the picture. Some boards and CPU's run hotter than others so with this information it should help. If you can tell us what temps you are seeing and what fans you have pointing which direction, that should also be good information for those trying to help.

MattMoo1 · 08-21-2005, 05:58 PM

Motherboard - MSI MS-6577 at 29 C
CPU - Intel Pentium 4 2700 MHz at 41 C
Video - NVIDIA GeForce 440 at 50 C
Hard Drive - Maxtor 4R160L0 160 GB at 47 C
(these temperatures are with the case open right now)

I have one fan on the back blowing air into the case.

Thanks for your help

Tumbleweed36 · 08-21-2005, 06:18 PM

Hi,

Bingo, maybe. Take that fan in back and blow the air OUT of the case. Otherwise point it out so it sucks the air out of the case and blows the air through the back of the computer and away from the components. Then, recheck your temps.

**toxict3arz** · 08-23-2005, 07:58 PM

try putting a fan in the front of your case .. its helps the cool down ur case and to create a real smooth air flow ...

Tumbleweed36 · 08-23-2005, 08:28 PM

Hi,

I also agree with Toxict on this one. That will help your temps quite a bit.

MattMoo1 · 08-23-2005, 09:53 PM

thanks for your help

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MattMoo1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15 OS: XP Media Center Edition	Temperatures What are good temperatures for my computer (such as the Motherboard, CPU, Hard drive)? How hot is too hot for these? And if I add more fans will it noticeably increase performance? Thanks, -Matt

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Might be a good idea to list what CPU, Motherboard, video card, etc., you get the picture. Some boards and CPU's run hotter than others so with this information it should help. If you can tell us what temps you are seeing and what fans you have pointing which direction, that should also be good information for those trying to help. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

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MattMoo1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15 OS: XP Media Center Edition	Motherboard - MSI MS-6577 at 29 C CPU - Intel Pentium 4 2700 MHz at 41 C Video - NVIDIA GeForce 440 at 50 C Hard Drive - Maxtor 4R160L0 160 GB at 47 C (these temperatures are with the case open right now) I have one fan on the back blowing air into the case. Thanks for your help Last edited by MattMoo1; 08-21-2005 at 06:00 PM.

08-21-2005, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Bingo, maybe. Take that fan in back and blow the air OUT of the case. Otherwise point it out so it sucks the air out of the case and blows the air through the back of the computer and away from the components. Then, recheck your temps. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

08-23-2005, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,673 OS: XP Professional	Hi, I also agree with Toxict on this one. That will help your temps quite a bit. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

08-23-2005, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
toxict3arz TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,283 OS: windows XP Pro	try putting a fan in the front of your case .. its helps the cool down ur case and to create a real smooth air flow ...

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MattMoo1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15 OS: XP Media Center Edition	thanks for your help