At 100% (go SETI!) load, my MB temp was reporting 35*C on Asus Probe, with 52*C on the processor. I took the side cover off and put a big floor fan on it, and the MB temp dropped to 21*C (a 14* drop!) and the proc dropped to 46*.
I'm in the process of switching to a WC setup, that will help the processor temps, but what about the high MB temp reading with the case closed? I have 2 80mm fans blowing in, with 2 PSU fans blowing out. Since the drop is so huge I have to blame poor ventilation for the increased temperature. How do I lower the case temps without having to add more fans? That takes away some of the benefit of moving to watercooling, in my situation.
I'm in the process of switching to a WC setup, that will help the processor temps, but what about the high MB temp reading with the case closed? I have 2 80mm fans blowing in, with 2 PSU fans blowing out. Since the drop is so huge I have to blame poor ventilation for the increased temperature. How do I lower the case temps without having to add more fans? That takes away some of the benefit of moving to watercooling, in my situation.