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General Category => Hardware => Topic started by: Michael Hunt on April 14, 2003, 10:27:26 PM

Title: Computer Overheating
Post by: Michael Hunt on April 14, 2003, 10:27:26 PM

I have an extensive amount of hardware in my computer, and it keeps overheating and powering off. I dont have anymore slots for fans, and i'm skepticle of water cooling. Some one please tell me if theres anything i can do to cool it better?

Title: Computer Overheating
Post by: Guest_Quick69GTO on April 15, 2003, 05:43:01 PM

Try buying a larger case (i.e. Antec server case).
They usually have provisions for at least four 80mm case fans (mine does).
Some of the taller server towers have room for even more.
Good luck!

Title: Computer Overheating
Post by: Josetann on April 15, 2003, 06:12:16 PM

Try running it with the cover off and a large fan blowing on it.  Also try to make sure it's in a cool area to begin with.  If your problems go away, then yeah it's probably a heat problem and you can fix it accordingly (leave cover off, add more fans, relocate to cooler location, etc.).  If it still has the same problem, I'd look at there being a different issue.  I had a problem where my PC would keep crashing under heavy load, turned out to be a bad stick of ram.

Title: Computer Overheating
Post by: Guest on April 18, 2003, 02:12:14 AM

I agree in getting a new case, maybe a larger one. If you have used all your Molex power connectors get a Y adapter or 2 so you can plug in some more fans, 80mm or 92mm. I have 2 92mm intake (filtered) in on 92mm out. My case temp is the same as my ambient room temp.