FlubWubJub
Established Member
Hi Guys,
My HTPC is located in the cupboard space under my stairs.
Great because i can't see or hear it, but it's causing a few issues with cooling.
I'm getting average CPU temps of 60 degC and system temps of around 53 degC when at idle.
(bear in mind that this PC has CCTV DVR software constantly running so this may have an impact?)
Are these temps considered high?
The reason i am asking about this is, as the weather has been getting warmer, the temps have been increasing and causing lock ups on the PC.
I have just spent £100 on:
This is better, but am i still too high?
Would i benefit from running the PC case without the side on it to try and get some more air flow around the components?
I don't really want to go water cooled due to cost, so other than making some kind of extraction fan system that i could direct into the floor void under the house i have no idea what to do next.
My HTPC is located in the cupboard space under my stairs.
Great because i can't see or hear it, but it's causing a few issues with cooling.
I'm getting average CPU temps of 60 degC and system temps of around 53 degC when at idle.
(bear in mind that this PC has CCTV DVR software constantly running so this may have an impact?)
Are these temps considered high?
The reason i am asking about this is, as the weather has been getting warmer, the temps have been increasing and causing lock ups on the PC.
I have just spent £100 on:
- OCZ modular 400W PSU
- Scythe Mini Ninja
- Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Paste
- Antec TriCool 120mm case fan
This is better, but am i still too high?
Would i benefit from running the PC case without the side on it to try and get some more air flow around the components?
I don't really want to go water cooled due to cost, so other than making some kind of extraction fan system that i could direct into the floor void under the house i have no idea what to do next.