Help is it cool enough?

[orkslayer]

OK i haven't build my pc yet, but i have a Thermaltake v9 clear case
it has a 120mm fan on back. The top fan 230 mm but it needs to be fixed so currently its broken.
I am using a hyper 212 plus heat sink with 120mm fan on it, do u think this will keep my pc cool??
should i Fix it or buy a new case?


specs
2hdds
1100t
hd 6850

 

[bradleyg]

It might be fine, maybe get some more fans for your current case (it's cheaper than a new case) but I would try it out with your current setup and see how the temps are. What will you be using this rig for?

 

[Jmtyra]

Hi ork,

It's hard to say, as it depends on many variables, including how hard you'll be pushing your PC and if it's OC'ed (and by how much). Having said that, it should be OK, but it wouldn't hurt to fix/replace that 230MM top fan when you can.

Post some pics if you can, we'd like to see it.
-JT

Edit: bradleyg sniped me

 

[muddocktor]

If your top fan is busted, replace it. FCPU has a selection of 230 mm fans to browse through.

And you might want to add a 120-140 mm intake fan at the lower front of your case too.

 

[orkslayer]

It might be fine, maybe get some more fans for your current case (it's cheaper than a new case) but I would try it out with your current setup and see how the temps are. What will you be using this rig for?

The pc will be my main gaming and designing
i got a few 120mm fans laying around but where i put them? i check it out there like no where to put them
here is a pic http://www.hardwarelogic.com/articles/reviews/case/Thermaltake_V9_New/Pic81.jpg
look like the only place is behind the cpu how would that be set up?? blowing or sucking, also ill have to fix the 230 mm fan.
keep on posting pls

 

[orkslayer]

coolin fan

hey guys i need your opinion i found a cooling fan that seem like it will fit what do you think, it was laying around in my garage lol here some pics
note: the screwdrivers are to show the holes are lined up even tho its not same dimension fan but so close. tell me what you think or any questions.
http://imageshack.us/g/834/lookslikeincase.jpg/

i know its usb if it works i am gonna slip it thru back and leave it always plugged in
where i bought it from ages ago
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=XC5210&keywords=cooling+fan&form=KEYWORD

 

[ssjwizard]

Its a 12v fan simply running on usb power. No need to plug it into usb you can simply cut the end off and wire it into a molex or other connector.

 

[muddocktor]

Is this case here the same as yours, but in black? If so, it looks like it should have pretty good ventilation already. It looks like you already have a fan in the lower front and a top fan to boot.

 

[Conumdrum]

Its a 12v fan simply running on usb power. No need to plug it into usb you can simply cut the end off and wire it into a molex or other connector.

I thought USB only had a 5V signal through it? So it would be a 5V fan?

 

[ssjwizard]

Maybe but from what ive seen of most laptop usb fans is they are 12v fans that have a ~4v startup and operate at 5v just fine.

 

[Jmtyra]

I thought USB only had a 5V signal through it? So it would be a 5V fan?

USB is 5v, you're correct. I'm guessing it's a 12v fan running (slower) off the 5v USB power. I've done it before, when I ran out of fan headers on a Mini-ITX system build.