got a p3 266 with 256 megs of RAM and a 64 MB video card (with its own fan and cooler on it). i also got a case fan inside the system.. is it really needed? cuz not all the p3 systems have the case fan..
2006-09-22 05:56:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
As most P3 systems do not have any ability to monitor thermal conditions, it is best to use the case fan. This is especially true as todays applications when run on a p3 are going to put a heavy load on the CPU increasing the need for cooling.
2006-09-22 06:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
266!?!? I'm pretty sure that'll be a P2
You can't live without a CPU fan, but I would think a case fan would be optional on an old CPU. Once you rack up the clock cycle, though, a case fan is a necessity.
2006-09-22 13:08:23 · answer #2 · answered by warped_factor_ten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. the fan helps keep your computer parts cool. The cooler your parts the better.
My PC at home has four case fans. Two to pull the air in, and two to push the air out.
2006-09-22 13:00:37 · answer #3 · answered by irishtek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends., if you dont have an aircon you need it., but p3 is dont produce much heat unlike p4.,and there's nothing wrong if you have a fan in ur case.,
2006-09-22 12:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by kim_rukawa11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as it is probably cooling the hard drives or processor. If the problem is noise, they are cheap these days.
2006-09-22 13:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is there it is needed and the air intake vents should be kept clear to allow air flow.
2006-09-22 12:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do need a fan to stop your graphics card overheating and also other small components that easily burn out
2006-09-22 13:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by fixer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-09-22 13:03:51 · answer #8 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it keeps the electronic stuff cool they work better dont like a lot of heat.
2006-09-22 13:05:32 · answer #9 · answered by lcayote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Always are not enough fans
2006-09-22 13:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋