Okay. I need some major suggestions. I just built my first system and it is all stock cooling. The system is running hot. Here are the specs:
- CASE -
Thermaltake Xaser VI
- CPU -
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
- VIDEO CARD -
BFG Nvidia Geforce 9800 GX2
- MOTHERBOARD -
Asus Rampage Formula X48
- HARD DRIVES -
1 x Western Digital Velociraptor 300 GB 10,000 RPM
3 x Seagate 7200.11 750 GB 7,200 RPM
- OPTICAL DRIVES -
Lite-On 20 x DVD Writer
Rosewill Memory Card/Floppy Drive
- MONITOR -
Acer 22" LCD
- PSU -
Cooler Master 650W
Okay, the processor is running around 50 C on idle and upwards of 70 C under load with the stock Intel cooler.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...03326601TuwSAV
This is my system. My main problem is choosing a CPU heatsink. I was almost positive that I wanted to go with the IFX-14. Only thing is, I am not sure if I can mount it vertically so that the fans will be facing the rear exhaust fan like I want with my motherboard. If someone can clarify whether it will go on that way without modification, please do...
The reason I want it to face this way is because of my PSU. It has a fan on the bottom and putting the heatsink horizontally would push hot air into this area. I do, on the other hand, have an exhaust fan on top of the case.
As you can see, in one of the pictures, there is a 140 mm fan intaking air on the bottom of my case. This fan will be being replaced with 2 XCLIO Amazing LED 140 mm fans. This should help to cool my 9800 GX2 which is running in the low 70's C idle and around 78-79 C under load.
I know this is a pretty complex situation but I am looking to give my PC a complete air cool remodeling...for lack of a better term. Sorry for rambeling on and on, but if I could get some opinions on a complete air cool setup, that would be great.
Try to keep it under $200 for now. I may have more money for upgrades in the future, but I want to get a functional air cooling system down for now.
Thanks in advance for the help,
Hunter
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