Need some cooling ideas

Yasu · 01-29-2006, 11:39 PM

My P4 3.0 Ghz(LGA 775) is running hotter than I'd like it to. My BIOS says that it's at 56C but Asus Probe and Speed fan say that it's at ~44C. I'd like to lower it down into the 30C range if possible. So, what would be the best way to cool it down besides water cooling? I have this case which I will be putting it into...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119098

It's currently in this case...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156135

I was thinking about buying an all copper Zalman HSF and then buying the LGA bracket to fit it into my case. I can only afford something $60 at most.

Greggie Boy · 01-30-2006, 12:34 AM

I couldn't tell from thelink whether you could install an extra exhaust fan on the top of the case or not.
With just two fans I can't see you cooling the unit down much.

01-29-2006, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	Need some cooling ideas My P4 3.0 Ghz(LGA 775) is running hotter than I'd like it to. My BIOS says that it's at 56C but Asus Probe and Speed fan say that it's at ~44C. I'd like to lower it down into the 30C range if possible. So, what would be the best way to cool it down besides water cooling? I have this case which I will be putting it into... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119098 It's currently in this case... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811156135 I was thinking about buying an all copper Zalman HSF and then buying the LGA bracket to fit it into my case. I can only afford something $60 at most. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

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01-30-2006, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Greggie Boy Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 155	I couldn't tell from thelink whether you could install an extra exhaust fan on the top of the case or not. With just two fans I can't see you cooling the unit down much.