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i12bina3
08-28-01, 05:10 PM
what should i buy i want to make my cpu temp drop as much possible for as less money as possible
should i buy a new heatsink on my cpu ... the one now is a coolermaster at +/- 5000rpm and replace it by a dragonorb 3 7000rpm
or should i just install some fans to make my case cool down?
duron 750 @ 825
idle 36 - 37 full load 46-47
case 32 - 33 ... 36 - 37

wildbilly2k
08-28-01, 05:22 PM
really those temps arnt that bad but u are also running an duron not an athlon get an sk6 if u get a new hsf and get 2 80mm blowin in front 2 80mm blowin at on the back and a 92mm blowin on the side and a 92mm blowin out on top. hope this idea helps you but it will cost ya sorry.

KeyboardCowboy
08-28-01, 06:45 PM
good case cooling is a good idea no matter what kind of hsf you have on your cpu's i suggest an sk6, do you currently have any case cooling???

Cocytus
08-29-01, 05:22 PM
I like the swiftech but it is expensive. If you think that you might not be getting enough airflow through your case you can try taking off the cover and see what kind of differance that makes. If that makes a huge differance I would opt for some case fans. Also try lapping your old heatsink first a using some as2.