Cooling System

Discussion in 'Computers and Technology' started by bobthebuilder, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. bobthebuilder

    bobthebuilder Level I

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    Can anyone recommend a good cooling system for my computer?? Seems to have been overheating laterly, even though it is summer over here, i still think a cooling system would be handy for the future.

    Thanks :)
     
  2. chauftws

    chauftws Level II

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    you should post the specs of your comps as well the case and case size, example: full, mid, micro
     
  3. bobthebuilder

    bobthebuilder Level I

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    My case is pretty small. What specs should i be posting?? Its mainly my power supply thats overheating, but im not god-like with computing :(
     
  4. lolcow

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    Usually if something overheats, it'll be the gpu, which will burn out the motherboard. Post your specs please (cpu, gpu, ram, etc)

    EDIT: For a few bucks, you can try arctic silver; it's pretty effective at what it does. You probably want to stay away from water. It's a hassle to maintain
     
  5. assasin

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    I would first ask you open it and check the fans already present..How many fans are there?

    Any obstructions present in the fan can cause overheating..clean them and check again.

    As aiore said pls post your system specs if you want more specific help to your problem!