What's a good, cheap, and quiet cooling solution for a P4 Prescott in a case that has sub-par ventilation?

Question

I built this PC a while ago...but I chose the wrong case for this CPU - it runs TOO hot. I have one side of the computer completely open and exposed to the air and it runs at 40C idle and around 50C running games or intensive applications. With the case closed, all temps jump about 15C to 25C. This is dangerous, no? Also, as the computer heats up - the fan speeds up and gets VERY loud. Any thoughts on a cheap way I could fix these annoying problems?

Answer 1

Liquid Cooling,

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Answer 2

lol dude we got the same problem my cpu heats up like hell including everything in my case i just swtiched my computer to the AC room and still the same crap i have it opened... try liquid cooling imma buy one 100 bucks from thermaltake there the best... but you have to make sure what socket you have....
i have a p4 socket 478 so im good you just need to check what socket prescoot is in i think its in socket 478 but im not for sure... im not familiary much with prescott

Answer 3

you can install more fan in cabinet chasis. If you want to use processer on his top performance it will heat up.
You can use some coolants for it. Many micro processer's coolants are easily available in the market .Apply under the heat sink.