CPU Cooling???.... 478?

by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 4:00AM PDT

Okay, I'm using a fan and grill to stop my CPU from becoming a an egg fryer!.... my CPU is around 60/80c I'm not too sure....... It's a Celeron 2293MHz at 128K Cashe (I know, I should upgrade!) my queston is.... because I always leave my computer on, my CPU might heat up as my PC is an OEM (eMachines) so it's not designed to idle..... also it's LOUD!..... I was thinking of maybe a CPU cooler (socket 47

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Gigabyte.html

..... Prehaps it'll be more stable?

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First of all your CPU should already have a cooler on it.

by Ray Harinec Apr 16, 2005 4:29AM PDT

They are referred to as HSF [Heat sink& fan]. Is it operating at full speed???

Do you have any case fans to bring room ambient air into the case to help have cooler air available to the HSF to help it keep the CPU cool.

By cache, do you mean the amount of RAM memory that you have in the system? You can't increase the cache without replacing the CPU.

You could use more memory, but remember that the memory will add additional heat to your system, so maybe solve the temp system first. Maybe by providing a little more clarity about the system and the fans [all of them].

Leaving the PC on doesn't lead to a hotter unit. The system will reach thermal stability in relatively short order, it does not continually get hotter. The temp of the CPU will vary at various times depending on the amount of work it is doing at any instant. The temp can also change,somewhat, as your the temperature in your room changes.

Loud,sounds funny because, in general, the way one gets better cooling is to have fans that run at higher rpm which also means they make more noise. That is unless your fan has a bad bearing or bushing and is wobbling and making noise.

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Well!

by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 4:32AM PDT

My CPU does come with a cooler and heatsink..... I heard they're not good?... so I thought CPU coolers, like a branded one.... or maybe it'll be better just getting a new fan?

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I don't know which cooler you have.

by Ray Harinec Apr 16, 2005 6:14AM PDT

What I can say is that if you buy the retail box CPU [either AMD or Intel], the HSF comes with it, and for normal CPU use, if it is properly installed it will keep the CPU adequately cooled [that is still hot, though] if you keep the ambient air in the case, in the vicinity of the HSF at 38C or less. If you can get the interior temp lower that is fine.

I only use cases with exhaust fans on the top [also other case fans] and can hold the interior temp at 89F [even though the temp in that section of the room is at 80 F

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Wow

by damasta55r Apr 16, 2005 6:21AM PDT

that's hot. I live in Hawaii with no ac. And my 560 P4 with intel's heatsink and fan, + the case fan and powersupply fan runs at 49 degrees Celcius at night, but rises to 51-57 during the daytime. THe ambient temperature of my case however is at 42 degrees so i think my numbers are pretty good considering the conditions. However, a celeron so hot, not very good.
You can upgrade the fan if you want, but it would get louder. I suggest a case fan to lower your ambient temperature. Also when idling your temp should remain stable or get lower, not higher.
ROger

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Hmm okay!

by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 6:36AM PDT

I saw a fan, just a plain one for the heatsink and grill, it's high performance and quite so.... I might get it and maybe a case fan?..... how do case fans work? I don't fancy the idea of sticking holes in my case.

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Most cases have spaces alreay punched in for

by Ray Harinec Apr 16, 2005 8:29AM PDT

case fans in the front & rear. Usually 80 mm.

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Umm, problem!

by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 8:42AM PDT

Mine case doesn't, maybe a PCI one though!

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What make and model is the computer??

by Ray Harinec Apr 16, 2005 11:13AM PDT

What type of mobo?? Is it a micro ATX type???

There's no place on the rear panel to mount a fan, nor inside the computer in front of the hard drive racks???

You won't see the intake looking at the front panel from the outside. Usually it is a simple plastic bracket that you squeeze the clips, pull it out, mount the fan and snap it back in place. The intake air is drawn in from undr the bottom of the front panel through the empty space between the frony panel and the metal of the chassis.

That 478 socket can take some really hot running CPU's. Really a terrible case if there is no provision for atleast one case fan.

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Yay, I think I am happy!

by AuBrEy Online Apr 16, 2005 9:12PM PDT

I've just looked at my computer and yes there is a space ready for a fan to go!.... it's loads of holes at the back I'm not sure how I would mount it? and what to buy?.... could someone pick me out the right equipment?

www.overclockers.co.uk

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Normally they take 80 mm size

by Ray Harinec Apr 17, 2005 1:16AM PDT

The mounting screws come with them. Be sure to buy a fan with ball bearings, not sleeve bearings, they will last longer.

If you buy on line, http://cyberguys.com has a greart selection.

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by ozos Apr 17, 2005 10:19AM PDT

i'm going to flat out suggest a Thermalright XP-90, and a 92MM Panaflo High Speed fan
it'll drop that CPU to probably 35C at idle, or lower, depending on enviroment variables

don't get the XP-120, it's HUGE, and the XP-90C isn't seeming worthy, as it's just a huge copper sink (copper is great, but not for fins)

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