PC with no Fan, safe?

zipzappy · 06-16-2008, 09:52 PM

hi i just setup a horizontal cased desktop, the case didn't come with any fans, i just have my PSU. it works fine and everything, but is this safe, could my parts over heat or something?

Tumbleweed36 · 06-17-2008, 02:25 AM

A bare minimum of one fan in back pulling out warm is a must. You need to put one there ASAP, because heat kills computer components.

**koala** · 06-17-2008, 03:24 PM

Check your temperatures and PSU voltages with SpeedFan before and after fitting the new fan to see the improvement. If there's enough room in the case, add one at the front as well, and try to move any cables away from the middle of the case to improve the airflow.

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