I just bought a Dell Dimension E520. I would like to expand its cooling capability as much as possible? Any recommendations for aftermarket cooling on this pc without destroying the case? Also, what is a good CPU cooling system for the Core 2 Duo 6400? Thanks for the input
2007-03-20 12:03:51 · 3 answers · asked by **turbostance** 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Before you upgrade your computer's cooling system, you might want to check to see if it voids your warranty.
If you want to stick with air-cooling I would use a Zalman all copper fan/heat-sink for your CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118003
with Arctic silver 5 thermal grease:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007
You can also check your case or look in the computer's product manual to see if you can add any case fans.
A newer, and more expensive form of cooling is water cooling. I personally do not use one of these systems but the people at www.tomshardware.com, who test a lot of high end over-clocked systems, use this system with good results:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181004
2007-03-20 12:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very sensible answer Philip T. Thumbs up for you too. Don't Overclock it, there is no need to. And keep that air moving with front and rear case fans if don't already have them. Assuming you don't have them, and there are spots for them, pull in the front and push out the back. This works good for me.
Running C2D e6600, 2 GB DDR2 800, eVGA 8800 GTS OC(factory oc), 2x320 GB SATA II in RAID 0( I make some heat). No problems yet, my computer room is small(8'x9') with 2 computers on 24x7, and summer on the way. May have to get an A/C unit for this room.
2007-03-20 21:21:08 · answer #2 · answered by Jester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with " zbdp08 "....gets my "thumbs up" !
Your warranty will be void ....
That aside, you have a powerhouse CPU.
Don't overclock just for the sake of doing it ... 'cause it's cooool .... 'cause it ain't.
In fact you're playing with fire.
If you are a gamer concentrate on the RAM & the video card.
Toying with that particular processor won't make much of a difference.
regards,
Philip T
2007-03-20 20:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋