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How to Keep Your Computer Cool

Posted by Zonk on from the summer-is-not-a-friendly-computer-time dept.

ThinSkin writes "ExtremeTech is featuring a how-to article on keeping your computer cool by adopting an efficient airflow strategy for your PC case. The article goes into detail on what types of fans are optimal for your computer and your needs, where you should place them, and how to make your own fan mounts. From the article: 'With an efficient cooling strategy, there's no reason a case should ever grow so warm. Good airflow is critical to keeping your PC operating and extending the life of the components. Keep the air flowing!'"

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  1. How to Keep Your Computer Cool by slapout · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't run Windows.

    Oh, you meant the other kind of cool. Nevermind.

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    1. Re:How to Keep Your Computer Cool by SnowCrashed · · Score: 5, Interesting

      Interestingly enough, my PC's temperature LCD's have always shown Linux not only to be cooler, but to run cooler then Windows...

  2. really? wow! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    In other news: sky still blue.

    I should blow cool air into my computer and draw hot air out of it? Are you sure? There must be some other way!

    There's 5 minutes I'll never see again.

  3. Re:Better than any number of fans... by AKAImBatman · · Score: 5, Informative

    Just leave the case open.

    That may not be as good of an idea as you think. Cases todays are designed like wind-tunnels with the air moving from the front to the back. As the air passes over areas, it draws away the heat and is exhausted out the back.

    When the case is off the PC, the wind tunnel effect is lost and most of the air is left standing. As a result, your ability to cool your system is actually reduced. This can lead to overheating and ultimately, failure.

    If you value your computer, you'll get a nice large case with properly installed fans.

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  4. Re:Maybe... by PakProtector · · Score: 5, Funny

    Amen to GPUs being damn hot. I once made the mistake of doubting the stick-on thermometer I applied to my highly overclocked ATI 9600XT, and I got a nasty, nasty burn for my trouble.

    On the other hand, having the ATI logo branded into your right index finger is a social accomplishment at certain parties.

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