Computer temps?

[Beitzel15]

I have a dell computer, with a E8400, and a EVGA GTS 250 that I just put in it, also a PCI slot fan..

When gaming, my proc. gets to 66C... How can I cool it down, the case doesnt have room for a CPU cooler..

Also, how do I find out what size fan is in the back of my case? It's not a 120mm, I did mm to inche coversion and a 80mm is 3.14 inches, the 90mm is 3.5 inches, which is what the fan measures up to be......I've just never seen a 90mm fan in a comp. before and Dont want to order one of its not going to fit?


Is a 90mm un common?

 

[hunter315]

Welcome to the world of dell custom parts.

The E8400 max temp is 72.4C according to the intel website so you should be good, but if you want better cooling you are likely going to need a different case.

 

[Beitzel15]

Sadly, getting a different case isnt an option right now.

Im going to put a different 90mm fan on the back of the case, that pulls about 2x the air that the Dell fan does, take off the cpu cooler and put better thermal paste on it. That should bring the temps down a few degrees.