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Old 06-30-08   #1 (permalink)
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Alright this one needs a bit of explaining. This picture is not my actual pc, Ive just ordered it but the case is the same so I use it as a example. Furthermore the CPU cooling is the wrong way on the picture my end rig will blow the way the arrows are pointing. Also the PSU will have a 120mm fan blowing air in the PSU and out the back.

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PSU: VX550 Corsair
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CPU: E8400
CPU cooling: arctic freezer 7 pro

Im planning on OC'ing to about 3.8-4.0ghz

Basically my question is the following; This case also has a side panel with a hole for a fan right about where the GPU is located. What should I put there? A sucking or blowing fan, and in or out? Also If there are any critisim on my other fan positions pls do tell me im eager to hear any ideas.

PS the 2 120mm front fans are behind a washable filter

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Definitely intake for the side fan, your great exhaust can take it.

Also, cold cathodes have awesome cooling capacities
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Uhm with the worry of sounding bit stupid... what are you talking about what are cathodes? :P
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The filter is a good idea. You should have no problem cooling your CPU. It looks good like it is but if you wanted to put an intake on the side you could. A 90mm would be sufficient.
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Uhm with the worry of sounding bit stupid... what are you talking about what are cathodes? :P
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You need an intake for the side panel.

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You need an intake for the side panel.
Intakes on the side panel don't make much sense unless:

1. The Intake hole is low enough so that it blows on to the video card.
2. Your heatsink is one that lays flat on the motherboard, which his is not.
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Uhm with the worry of sounding bit stupid... what are you talking about what are cathodes? :P
Cold Cathodes are not really a cooling device. They are like neon lights for your case that produce alot of heat!

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Cold Cathodes are not really a cooling device. They are like neon lights for your case that produce alot of heat!
If they produced a lot of heat, why would they call them cold cathodes?
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Cold Cathodes are not really a cooling device. They are like neon lights for your case that produce alot of heat!

lol sorry your an idiot, COLD cathodes....they don't produce heat, common sense here guys?
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