Cooling questions.

Sacrinyellow5

Sacrinyellow5

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I have been kicking around the idea of installing a couple fans to help out with system cooling. I have a couple questions about doing so.
I have a stock Dell Dimension case, so I’m not completely sure if there are any additional areas in the case where I could install fans? The case is pretty enclosed, so even if I could install 1-2 additional fans, would it help out with cooling?. Has anyone ever installed a dell mobo in a custom case? I was thinking about buying a new case, which would help out with my cooling upgrade and power upgrade.
I do not want to spend a ton of money on cooling, but I would like to improve it.
Any suggestions are welcome!
 
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Well, I have helped a friend install an HP mobo into a brand new Thermaltake case, so it's possible to fit a Dell mobo into another case. How many fans does your Dell have now? Installing additional fans would help with temps as long as you have them set up properly(like having 2 exhaust and 2 intake).
 
Yeah, I installed a P2 Dell mobo in a custom case last year and had no problems with the mobo fitting.

As of right now the computer has the stock exhaust fan and that is it.

I might just kill two birds with one stone and buy a new case, but the cheaper route might be to install the fans if will help.
 
You might have to mod the case so you can install more fans. I've never been inside a Dell before, but I don't think they have many spots for fans.
 
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