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Whats the safe temperature for motherboard and hard drive?

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June 10, 2014 10:47:34 AM

I have a pre-built PC which I have added in a 8350, gtx 770, a custom heatsink, and a 750w psu.
The pre-built PC isn't very big in size, the heat flow isn't very good and there is only one fan in the back of the case. As I have over-clocked my CPU to 4.6 ghz, the temperature within my computer case gets pretty hot while I run graphically intense games.

I noticed my motherboard is getting as hot as 65 degrees Celsius, and my hard drive is getting close to 55~60 as well. Should I be worried about these temperatures? Do you guys think I should get a new motherboard and a new computer case?

By the way, my GPU is always stressing itself at 81~83 degrees, while my CPU is doing ok at 55 degrees max. I guess the CPU heat-sink blocks too much airflow from the GPU.

Here is a picture of my computer case so you could see how everything is crammed together:


P.S. I might just get an i7 4770k to replace my 8350@4.6ghz if I am to replace my motherboard and computer case. Would that be worth it?

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a b V Motherboard
June 10, 2014 11:09:54 AM

Ouuuh, shit, dude, you pc is about as aerodynamic as a sail. Air goes in but it doesn't come out. At the very least keep your case open otherwise you can start steam cooking in there.

See a few build guides from newegg or Paul's hardware on YouTube so that you can learn some cable management. And get some exhaust fans man! :p 
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a b V Motherboard
June 10, 2014 11:24:25 AM

That case looks a bit cramped, but it's not a bad setup. I'd add an intake fan on the front panel there and rearrange the cables to give the GPU's fan a bit more airflow. That low in the case with the cables in the way it's starving for air. If you can run the cables along the backside of the board that will also help the airflow over the mobo. Some better cable management will go a long way to alleviating the temperature issues.

If I were to recommend any replacement it would be the case, something a couple more expansion slots so the GPU has some room to breathe, and with drive bays behind an intake fan to help cool the hard disks.
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June 10, 2014 11:36:51 AM

Yeah i would either get a new case or get some exhaust fans installed. Better cable management would be in need as well. One of the main reasons i won't ever buy a pre built machine like HP or Dell, they don't have good airflow. I try to keep all my PC components under 40C. Hard drives, i would recommend trying to keep it anywhere from 28C to 35C :) 
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