Cooling

[Gunny04]

well that computer was a non gaming, just ran for net surfing etc........ imagine mine........ (At one time was Overclocked 200Mhz) ran for 6 days straight 80C constant temps from time to time............ Surprised the chip hasnt fried..... currently running 55C now because of a slight breeze through the window and 60F outside. I am buying the fan/heatsink you suggested CT, thanks for the info, everyone! My dad figured out how the heatsink went back on the other computer. Now I just gotta wait until I can order the stuff (later today) I'll Keep you guys posted! oh and as for the thermal stuff, There wasnt anything left, just burnt paper/sticker like stuff I couldnt make heads or tails of, other than that just dust! Cheers, Gunny

[ctjoyce]

Its a thermal pad. But just be carrful. I personally hate running my CPU over 60C let alone that as the idle temp. Its actually quite damaging to the chip doing that.

Cheers
Cameron

[Gunny04]

Alright will this case fan do the trick? I believe my Case fan is in fact 80mm..... so.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6835130002 its really cheap, combine shipping with the zalman..... is it worth it? Cheers, Gunny

[ctjoyce]

High CFM, lowish noise, good price. Ya I would say its a good fan.

Cheers
Cameron

[NicksFXHouse]

High CFM, lowish noise, good price. Ya I would say its a good fan.

Cheers
Cameron

funny... My tower overclocked to the hilt running FS9 for 2 hours full boar nets a total noise level of 34.7dBA in a silent room. I'll get that down to 20-22dBA once the liquid parts arrive.  :P

[Gunny04]

Good, It looks kinda neat as well, Now I just gotta order, Grandma couldnt let me use her debit today Cheers, Gunny