pear_b Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 My PC, need some advice on what I should get for my front fan, and side fan even tho side fan is a big mofo and curved but to keep the dust from getting sucked in as right now every 2-3 weeks theres a layer of dust. Also Ive been lookin into the Megahelm rev B heatsink, but what size fan should I get for this sucker? and 1 or 2 for in and out effect? Specs: cpu: Intel i5 [email protected] ghz ram: Gskill 2x2gb DDR3 10666 gpu: Ati Saphire 5770 (10.3 cat) case: Azza Helios mobo: Gigabyte P55 UD3 psu: OCZ 650 watt monitor: 23.5" Samsung speakers: logitech 2.1 THX with 8" headset: logitech precision mouse: logitech mx 518 Quote Team PSI Team Shock Industries Team XS Power Vertex Audio Sundown Audio Knukonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langsdon2 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Cool? a case with a fan? Quote Bang em if you got em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langsdon2 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 im just playing..nice setup..i bet it runs smooth Quote Bang em if you got em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pear_b Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 alot smoother and quieter than my friends ibuypower custom rig thats forsure, his compared to mine is like a giant turbine getting ready to lift off Quote Team PSI Team Shock Industries Team XS Power Vertex Audio Sundown Audio Knukonceptz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 what MM is the side fan? those big suckers are hard to find that are actually decent, that is if its over 220mm. the ideal config for a PC is to have cold air sucked in ther front warm air pushed out the back, keep running the side panel fan as an intake as well with the fornt. other than that im not sure what you mean Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 2-3 weeks you need to clean your computer? maybe clean up shop instead? Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) 2-3 weeks you need to clean your computer? maybe clean up shop instead? i clean my filters ever month and clean the inside/parts/water Radiator and fan blades every 3 months and this is a clean carpeted room with tons of open space. if you have good flowing fans i recommended doing the same unless you notice build up more often. i also recommend cleaning the PC with a variety of NEW pain brushes PS. AVOID CANNED AIR ON FANS.....unless your looking to wear out the bearing sooner than the MTBF. Edited March 20, 2010 by psx2p Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexdb7 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 You should have all your fans blowing IN. yes i said IN, what this does is creates pressure inside the computer, keeping the dust out. the hot air is designed to leak out cracks and vent holes. Take this advice from someone who does this for a living Quote Custom Car Audio (815) 916 - 9194 www.midwestsplcustoms.com 2000 Tahoe | 22" GREED Celebrities Alpine CDA-117 Dual 0/1 Runs (3) 925 CA Group 31 In Back (4) 18" FI Audio Q's (W/ Extra Spider) (4) Hifonics BXi 2010D Hifonics ZXi 4410 4 RF P1653 6 1/2's Big 3 All Kicker/Knu Wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psx2p Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 You should have all your fans blowing IN. yes i said IN, what this does is creates pressure inside the computer, keeping the dust out. the hot air is designed to leak out cracks and vent holes. Take this advice from someone who does this for a living i have to disagree, you will never build up enough pressure to sustain a difference in the outside versus inside. hot air should not leak from any place it should be pushed out via a fan. a good air stream is the way to go regardless of the dust that will be gathered. you must not have parts that generate to much heat........because the time it would take for all the heat to "leak" out is time enough for the components to heat up a substantial amount and sustain a higher constant temp. Quote 01 GMC Sonoma 4x4 RF T1500.1bd DC LVL 4 12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanitarium Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 You should have all your fans blowing IN. yes i said IN, what this does is creates pressure inside the computer, keeping the dust out. the hot air is designed to leak out cracks and vent holes. Take this advice from someone who does this for a living LOL. you wouldn't be doing mine for a living that's for damn sure. No, you want air flow not air pressure. Cold air moves in, exchanges with heatsinks, warm air moves out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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