Case Cooling Fans

[bblqj78]

Guys

I am looking at putting a couple of case fans into my system to try keep the temps down a bit (p4 2.4 533 overclocked to 2.6GHz runs full load over 50 degreesC and internally gets a bit hot after gaming for a few hours). I have a Asus Mobo which supplies two connections points for CPU fan and Chassis fan. How do I go about adding a couple of fans to this system. Can anyone recommend 80mm fans to use which will provide a good airflow without major noise. The power supply I have is only 250W…will that cause any problems..? Does anyone know of any good guides available to read on the internet?

Any advice appreciated.


Cheers
:t

[bushmaster]

1st off case fans should be powered directly from the PSU. 2nd since your running a P4 2.4 and your overclocking I can only assume your running a newer graphics card, cd burner, and whatever other goodies. So I'd definately say your pushing the envelope with a 250watt PSU. Experiencing any sudden re-boots or freeze up's ?.
When posing questions such as this it's always helpful to add your system specs in the beggining of the thread.

P.S. I suggest you don't run case fans directly off the board's headers.

[bblqj78]

Sorry...system spec

P4 2.4Ghz
Asus P4B533-V
Leadtek GF4 Ti42000
40 x CDRW
DVD ROM
ADSL Internet etc. etc.


I have experienced one black-out....processor was running at 2.6Ghz playing Unreal 2 for about an hour.....computer just wiped out ...no power. Is this because there was not enough power from the supply...?
There is one case fan...and a processor fan. There are also fans on the graphics card and in the power supply. The processor tends to run anout 38C normally....but gets up to about 50-52C when under load for longer periods of time. (temps from Sandra 2003..using burn-in scenario and slightly lower readings from ASUS Probe software).
I bought the system assembled...and at the time never really thought about cooling for overcocking and the pwer supply.

[bushmaster]

That power supply is for running that system stock as you bought it.

[Sterling_Aug]

I would upgrade to at least an Enermax 350watt or maybe a 400 watt power supply.

Here is a good link for case fans:

http://www.2cooltek.com

[bblqj78]

Guys

Another thing.....I was just about to upgrade the graphics card to a 9700pro. I believe that this card has to be connected to the power supply. With my current power supply...will I be able to hook up a 9700pro ...or will I have to purchase a new power supply first..?

If I need a new supply.....would the one suplied in this case be good enough

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-125-200&DEPA=1

Thanks

[Bigjakkstaffa]

If your lookign to run lots of Case fans (im runnign 4) you WILL need a beefy PSU, 350-420Watts from decent manufacturers such as Hiper, Antec, Enermax will do the trick well

--Jakk:t

[bushmaster]

Yes you will most definately need a higher rated PSU to take care of what you have now plus a 9700pro and addtional case fans