I got this new computer for my birthday a while back: http://www.asus.com/Desktop/Entertainmen…
I immediately upgraded it's gpu and psu. It started running very hot (85C for the most demanding games, 70C for the lowest) very quickly, and I haven't had the chance to cool it off more or buy a new case until now. Specs:
Intel i5-3450 @ 3.1ghz, 4 cores
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI-e 2.0 in PCI-e 3.0 slot, OCed by EVGA
PSU: Coolmaster 500w
HDD: 2TB SATA hard drive (5400rpm)
Memory: 12GB at 1600MHz 4 x DIMM
So, I have a few questions.
My computer has 2 slots for a case fan, but the front slot is blocked by the front plastic cover. Can I get around this in any way?
Is there any other way I can cool my PC down, without changing cases?
If I have to change the case, any case up to $150 would be fine, and I'd be willing to pay to put a fan in every slot for one. Any suggestions?
And finally, as the motherboard only has 1 more case fan slot, any suggestions for a new one? Power supply is ATX.
Thanks in advance for any and all help
I immediately upgraded it's gpu and psu. It started running very hot (85C for the most demanding games, 70C for the lowest) very quickly, and I haven't had the chance to cool it off more or buy a new case until now. Specs:
Intel i5-3450 @ 3.1ghz, 4 cores
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 560, 1024 MB GDDR5 PCI-e 2.0 in PCI-e 3.0 slot, OCed by EVGA
PSU: Coolmaster 500w
HDD: 2TB SATA hard drive (5400rpm)
Memory: 12GB at 1600MHz 4 x DIMM
So, I have a few questions.
My computer has 2 slots for a case fan, but the front slot is blocked by the front plastic cover. Can I get around this in any way?
Is there any other way I can cool my PC down, without changing cases?
If I have to change the case, any case up to $150 would be fine, and I'd be willing to pay to put a fan in every slot for one. Any suggestions?
And finally, as the motherboard only has 1 more case fan slot, any suggestions for a new one? Power supply is ATX.
Thanks in advance for any and all help