- Oct 24, 2001
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I built my system about two months ago. It is comprised of an Asus A7V266-e, a XP 1800 (not overclocked), and a series of CPU fans. Originally, I installed a GlobalWin CBK38. It did a great job of cooling (around 43 degrees under load) but I went deaf trying to work in the same room as my computer. Next I installed a CoolerMaster EP5-6I11 (using the factory provided tact tape as a cooling compound), but the temperature shot up to around 54 degrees.
I realized my case was causing part of the problem. It was a cheap case that I got a deal on. It only had one fan blowing in at the bottom front, and no place for exhaust at the rear. I also have it in an enclosure within my desk. It has approximately eight inches clearance above the case and a total of six inches to the sides. After reading several reviews (and locating some additional cash), I upgraded to a Lian-Li PC-68 with to variable speed front intakes (running at high speed) and one rear exhaust. I also changed the fan again (luckily, I was building several other systems and reuse the components). This time I installed a Noise Control Silverado (running at 12 volts) with Arctic 3 compound. Unfortunately, the temperature now runs 55-58 under load and 48 at idle.
I have checked at the Silverado is seated correctly multiple times. I followed Arctic Silver’s and Noise Control’s directions precisely, but things seem to be getting hotter. I have also operated this system outside the desk enclosure, but I saw no real difference in temperature. I'm using the Asus monitoring program to check the temperature. I would like to overclock this system, but at is temperature range, I think it would be foolish. I am not experiencing any lock ups, but I am worried about the life of the AMD. Any suggestions?
JCC
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I realized my case was causing part of the problem. It was a cheap case that I got a deal on. It only had one fan blowing in at the bottom front, and no place for exhaust at the rear. I also have it in an enclosure within my desk. It has approximately eight inches clearance above the case and a total of six inches to the sides. After reading several reviews (and locating some additional cash), I upgraded to a Lian-Li PC-68 with to variable speed front intakes (running at high speed) and one rear exhaust. I also changed the fan again (luckily, I was building several other systems and reuse the components). This time I installed a Noise Control Silverado (running at 12 volts) with Arctic 3 compound. Unfortunately, the temperature now runs 55-58 under load and 48 at idle.
I have checked at the Silverado is seated correctly multiple times. I followed Arctic Silver’s and Noise Control’s directions precisely, but things seem to be getting hotter. I have also operated this system outside the desk enclosure, but I saw no real difference in temperature. I'm using the Asus monitoring program to check the temperature. I would like to overclock this system, but at is temperature range, I think it would be foolish. I am not experiencing any lock ups, but I am worried about the life of the AMD. Any suggestions?
JCC
<font color=purple> I doubt, therefore I might be </font color=purple>
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