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Old 07-28-2004, 12:09 AM
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Default is 39.5C ~ 50.00C degrees sufficient?

Everytime I see my temps hit 45C when i play CS i get scared and i think its way too hot, i freak out when it hits 50C. I have a watercooled system and 3 fans in my case. It should be sufficient. My cable managemnt is pretty poor though. Is there any way i could make the liquid cooler? Or use a different substance like Free-on? Or air condition my system? Post suggestions please..
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Old 07-28-2004, 10:10 AM
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... I set Asus PC PROBE to beep at me when it gets over 55C.. been doin that for a long time.. you'll be fine @ 50..
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Old 07-28-2004, 12:21 PM
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yea ok, I do that to with hardware Doctor, It came on a disc with my Abit IS7 Mobo, but Is there any way to keep the water in it always cold? Like use ice cubes? Maybe make a mini fridge in my computer? Or a different substance that always stays cold??
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Old 07-28-2004, 12:28 PM
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Heck, my watercooled system runs at 46 right now because I'm doing stuff with it. It hit 53 when I was playing Far Cry the other day...
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Old 07-28-2004, 01:47 PM
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.. ice cubes? then it melts and goes all over everything? You're fine where you're at, or just get a better kit.. water is water...
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Old 07-28-2004, 05:12 PM
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Yeah, water rises to whatever temp the hardware gets too, and it maintains one fluid temp, so you can really drop it more when blowing air throught it unless you're running it through a compressor, but that causes condensation, so that's a good no-no...
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Old 07-28-2004, 08:30 PM
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So should I just put more fans in my case?
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Old 07-28-2004, 08:33 PM
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or get this case?
ASPIRE Silver Turbo Case Super Light Weight Heavy Duty Aluminum Server Case with 420W Power Supply and Side Panel Window, Model "ATXA7AW/420" -RETAIL

Model# ATXA7AW-AL/420
Item # N82E16811144034

Specifications:
Case Type: Server Case
Material: Aluminum
Drive Bays: External 5 x 5.25" - 2 x 3.5" Internal 5 x 5.25", 1 Tool Free Removable 3.5" Drive Cage
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: Dual Front USB 2.0+ Firewire + Audio Ports
Cooling System: 6 Green UV Sensitive 80mm Fan installed for max. cooling, 2 on Rear, 1 on Side Window and 2 on Front Panel
Power Supply: 420W P4 Silent Dual Fan Power Supply w/UV Sensitive Wire Sleeve
Dimensions: 18.6" x 8" x 20.5"
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Old 07-28-2004, 11:27 PM
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6 fans.. that's gonna be loud..
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Old 07-29-2004, 12:40 AM
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Hmmm...I have 7 fans and they really aren't that loud...I have the TT silent fans though, and they are really silent, oh wait, I forgot my psu, that brings my total to 9 fans and my comp is almost as quiet as my laptop when its fans are running. That case is cool too, it's a full tower and that's what's needed these days. I love my server case, so big....so heavy....
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