pc heats the room

[rhendrix9]

I have a Shuttle SG31G2 with a Q8400.
The pc puts out more heat... I want to use this pc for basic web surfing.

I am think of an E8600, it has a tdp of 65w vs 95w
or would an E8200 provide roughly the same performance but generate less heat?

I like the 6m cache.

Is there something else I should consider?

Would taking(and leaving) the case cover off keep it from heating up the room?

 

[silentplanner]

probably processor power management isn't enabled that's why its generating heat on basic surfing E8600 more better than E8200 in performance while heat is almost same. System's heat isn't only processor's fans carry out all the heat generated by all hardware.

 

[logainofhades]

Heat buildup is common in those Shuttle systems. Make sure that speedstep is turned on. If you want something low power, just for web surfing, I would look into maybe a new rig with a lower power chip.