PSU Requirements and Cooling (a basic computer)

Abhijeet Lokras

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I have a 4 year old desktop which I am not at all planning to upgrade much.

Lately the PSU as well as the rear exhaust fan is very noisy so I thought of buying couple of fans. Got 120mm Cooler Master but dang ! it won't fit in the rear. I have Side Vent on the cabinet for CPU and long grille vents at the bottom of side panel.

80mm Cooler Master fan is also on the way for rear exhaust. Now that I have 120mm also (which I cant return), is there any way I can use it in any manner for the most efficient cooling? The cabinet does NOT have front intake.

PSU is a national brand Zebronics
http://www.zebronics.com/products/gold-series/zeb-450w-t-sata-plus
Will it suffice for my configuration ?

Specs are :
Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.00 GHz
2 GB DDR2 667 MHz
1 TB 5400 rpm HDD Seagate
Onboard graphics (GMA 950)
NVIDIA 8500GT ..RIP
PSU is generic 400W

I have a laptop (pretty high end) and so don't want to spend much on the desktop.

 

KnowItAll

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So what is your question? You want to know where you can use a 120mm fan? Umm...how many places will it fit? I'd start by putting it where it fits. lol

I'm guessing you want to replace the psu? I'm guessing because you are kind of vague. 380-450w psu would be sufficient, I recommend a 80+ bronze rated or better psu.
 

Abhijeet Lokras

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My questions are :
1. Will the PSU suffice for my configuration? It's very basic
2. I now have a 120mm fan and 80mm fan. Rear exhaust can support only 80mm. Is it beneficial to use 120mm as side intake?
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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Zebronics are the worst power supplies on the market.

Tier 5 - Other than the units listed above for any of these brands, NOT RECOMMENDED. Replace ASAP if you have one.

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