Cpu Cooling

[Livy]

i do realise that this is what the adadter does, but i could put an 60-80 adapter, then ducting mod, then 80mm fan, then another ducting mod, which should reach the case fan point, which would bring in air from outside the case which should be cooler, and put a blowhole in the roof above the heatsink to get rid of the heat there too. or maybe even put 2 fans in the new ducting to the heatsink for more airflow.

[lynx]

I understand now.

Did you look at the fan set I mentioned earlier? If you had a set of those blowing air out of the top I don't think you would need any ducting at all.

If you've got warm air coming out the back it is probably not a good idea to suck air in at the back too, you will probably just suck the warm air back in even if you've got a blow hole on top too.

It might be better to aim for the front of the machine (or the side panel as others have mentioned.

[Livy]

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this is what i mean. the fornt of the case is far to go, with that setup there is already a fan at the point i was gonna use, but i was gonna change that to a blowhole above the cpu, and i have one at the front bringing air in/

edit: if i brought it from my sidepanel it would prob eb warm air too as my monitor sits right next to the case. and the other side is against a cabinet

[bigdawgfoxx]

I would put a fan in the back of the case, and one between the ducting mods like you had

[Livy]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@27 February 2004 - 00:37
I would put a fan in the back of the case, and one between the ducting mods like you had

its also depending on the space though, as a fan may not fit. but im gona have a look into this.

[clocker]

Livy,
I have tried exactly the arrangement you have drawn.
In the case I had at the time (Xaser) it would have worked had I moved the back wall fan over a few millimeters.
It was close enough that I thought seriously about doing the mod.

The only things that stopped me were: that whole assembly would have to be dismantled to remove the motherboard...and, you would have to get it to fit perfectly or it would put strain on the heatsink/motherboard when all the hardware was tightened.
If you could arrange a flexible duct in that shape you'd be fine. It could adapt to any slight misalignment you may have without a problem.

Ultimately I have found that just ducting the fresh air into the immediate vicinity of the HS works almost as well and is far simpler to do.

[bigdawgfoxx]

You could like decide where you need to move one end of the plastic duct, cut the end that screws to the case, melt is just enough to move it around and into place. maybe...lol

[Livy]

oh well, im not at home the now anyway. but i'll have a look, see where i can duct fresh air from etc. i'm nto to keen on hacking up my case. even hought it only cost about £24 which included speakers, mouse and keyboard.

and idont on taking my mobo out anytime soon anyway so that aint a worry.

also, here is some flexabile ducting.

edit: infact looka t the bottom of that page, i never even seen that

[clocker]

Originally posted by Livy@26 February 2004 - 17:24


edit: infact looka t the bottom of that page, i never even seen that

That kit has been around for a while now.
Personally, I don't know anyone who has tried it.
Reviews have been mixed.

One complaint that seems valid to me is the ducting itself.
That sort of corrugated duct just can't be very conducive to smooth, efficient airflow.