CPU Overheating Worries

I recently bought a base Unit Kit on the Internet to use as a second PC with Linux installled on it. After spending a Couple of weeks looking for a good deal I purchased a AMD Duron 1300 System,Not the most up to date system but good enough for what I want to do with it.

On Building the PC I have Noticed that there isn't much room between the Bottom of the Power Unit and the Top of the CPU fan. Maybe a couple of mm at the Most.

I'm worried that its going to overheat due to the fact that there isn't much air supply getting to the CPU.

Is there anyway I can increase the air supply over the CPU.

I've been using the unit with the Side pannel off but this isn't always practical.

Any ideas.

Flossie

 

Flossie,

I'm assuming there is no fan on the bottom side of the power supply? If this is true, what do you have for a fan on the CPU? Being an AMD I figure that it must have come with some fan or it would have fried by now.

If you could clarify a little, or send a close-up photo I believe we could help more.

Stoogemaster

 

I think the only thing u can do is switch the case, or u can change the cooling system to water cooling (but in this case u'll have to talk to someone experienced in this matter.

One more thing, there is software that can measure the temperature of the cpu, some boards already come with this feature (see the manual)..

And also depending on the board if the cpu eats more than it should the computer is automaticly shutdown preventing it of damage...(also in this casse check the boads manual or if u do not have the manual try and find it in the internet most likely in the manufacture official site)

hope this helps....

 

Whoa Nellie! I don't think Flossie should plunk down $200 or more for water cooling if he/she is so far only worried about cpu temps. Plus, it's not an easy upgrade by any means.

Flossie, check your bios after your PC has been up for at least 10 minutes and see what your cpu temp is. It's hard to generalize here but anything under 45C is fine. Even higher is fine if you aren't cranking up any intense applications like 3D games or simulations.

I've had systems where the cpu socket was very close to the power supply and it didn't have any adverse effect on cpu temps. It was just a serious PITA to get the heatsink off. A good heatsink will keep your cpu cool enough - plus I don't think a Duron is going to run hot even though it's a top-of-class one.