2006-12-03 16:51:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Extreme Cooling
CPUs and Heat
Cooling is a necessity no matter what you are running. Even with a regular desktop keeping it cool will help it last longer. If you begin to explore overclocking, then cooling is even more important. As the speed of each overclocked component increases, so does the heat generated.
If you look back in the 486 days, CPUs have increased in speed from 33MHz to well over the 3.0 GHz mark (as of Nov 2004). But the voltage running the CPUs has changed from 5V to less than 2V to keep heat down. Keep in mind that newer chips have millions of more components than the processors back in the 486 days so all the circuits must be smaller so the CPU can remain approximately the same size. This increases circuit density and adds to increased heat.
A CPU must be cooled so that it does not fry. Yes literally CPUs of today will burn up in a matter of seconds if there is no cooling mechanism installed. Even if a CPU has a cooling fan but is still hot to the touch it may not perform correctly. As the temperature of electronics change so does their properties. If a CPU gets too hot it can cause crashing or system slow down. Modern computers of today monitor their temperature and will automattically throttle their speed in order to stay cool. As a high performance gamer you want to ensure that nevers happens especially when you have the enemy in your crosshairs. That is where high performance CPU fans and case circulation fans come into play.
Extreme CPU Cooling
Cyberguys.com is a great place to get customized cases, CPU fans, and even lighting effects to build a really tricked out box guaranteed to keep your CPU as cool as possible. There are even some cooling components that will refrigerate your CPU chip allowing you to overclock it to more than twice the rated speed! Check out water cooling.
Cooling for Hard Drives
Each hard drive creates a lot of heat, especially the high performance 15,000 RPM drives. When you have 3 hard drives installed, all stacked up on top of eachother how are they going to stay cool? You should try to space them apart and get special hard drive mounting brackets with built-in cooling fans (especially for the 15,00RPM drives). These fans will not only keep the drive cool but will increase the air flow through the case.
Computer Case Air Circulation
You need to pay attention to the circulation fans that your case comes installed with. Some fans may suck air into the case instead of blowing it out. Try to create a flow of air that would pass through the front to the back. That will work really well with the Hard Drive Coolers which always force air into the case over each hard drive.
2006-12-03 16:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by shiba 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A exhaust fan in a mini chimney High up on the wall with a duct leading down to the back of the computer.
Side panels very much in place.
Holes drilled strategically on the front panel for air flow above and below hdds.
Switch on the fan and watch the Degree Cs dropping!
Blow a mouthful of cigarette smoke and watch it get sucked up like through a vaccum cleaner.
Strong effective airflow
Simple and effective
2006-12-04 10:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by joe m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure area surrounding the fans is clear and that they can "breathe," that there is not a lot of dust around, also, it is a good idea to remove the PC cover and clear out any dust at least once a year. A can of air, which you can purchase at any computer store, will do the job.
2006-12-04 00:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is air cooling, water cooling, and phase-change
water uses a pump and a radiator and water blocks over the chips with water running over them transferring heat from the chip.
Phase Change is basically a refrigerator compressor that will take a CPU down to -150 degrees, but its only for massive OverClocking -- and is tricky and sensitive, besides the cases cost about $1000
Goto www.koolance.com to see some watercooling cases
2006-12-04 03:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a good heat sink that is rated for your cpu speed or higher , use a good heat compound like "arctic silver" between the cpu and heat sink (follow the directions about cleaning the heat sink and cpu to the letter).
Make sure your case has enough ventilation and fans, if you have several harddrives think about getting fans for those.
Above all keep your computer clean, vaccuum your fans out, if you have cats do it every couple weeks
2006-12-04 01:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by Paul F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a decent fan with a seperate cpu cooler installed and then get a techie to program your hardware for overclocking.
Or you could try a bucket of water.
2006-12-04 00:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a decent fan with a seperate cpu cooler installed and then get a techie to program your hardware for overclocking.
2006-12-07 04:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by John Cena (Ishan Jain) 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you want a free method, just open up the side panel and move ur computer in a area with more airflow
2006-12-04 00:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by Jac R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just by looking at it, you will ge the idea how it works.
http://www.xoxide.com/computer-cooling.html
2006-12-04 00:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by maX|m[u]s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
add additional cooler fan in back side
2006-12-04 00:55:20 · answer #10 · answered by Albin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋