Case cooling.

Nickshigh

Nickshigh

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First off I'm not sure if this post is in the right section, sorry if not.

Windows 8
Intel i5-3470 qc
8gb 1333mhz ddr3 memory
2tb sata3 drive
Nvidia GTX660 (think it's Msi)
Coolermaster 500w Atx psu
Coolermaster k-series k350 case

Once is been on for an hour or 2 the top of the case gets very hot. there are 2 clear places i could put fans but i don't want the noise to be much/any louder than the graphics card fan.

So, what fans do i need, what size do they need to be, do i need any extra cables to fit these.

can someone help a noob out? haha

Cheers, Nick.
 
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^ Link seems to be a competitor and needs to be moved.

Could you list the components, and some 120mm fans will most likely be what you need, phobya's or BeQuiet shadow's will do you good.
 
From having a quick look, it seems there is space on the back for a 120mm fan or a 140mm fan.

Seems to be a space for a side fan, looks like it could be 140mm, but im not sure.

Have you monitored the temps to see if the CPU/GPU are running too hot?
 
Cpu running at 50c-58c across the 4 cores and Gpu running at 54c, just ordered 2 Be Quiet Shadow Wings SW1 120mm High-Speed Case Fan
 
running 2 screens internet up and guildwars on other screen..

They both have their own fans but i assume at the moment they are both just chucking hot air at them.. new fans come tomorrow i will try to remember to update with the new temps.
 
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Hopefully the new fans will help take some hot air out. But looking at the spec, you still have the stock intel heatsink. It may not be needed now, but if heats up a bit more, it may be worthwhile getting a new beefier heatsink.
 
Nice one. Its when they get in the 70s-ish (under load) when you may have to get a new heatsink. Gpu can take a bit more than that.
 
I can run guild wars 2 on one screen and have a couple of internet pages and small programs open on the other and they both hit highs of about 60 but generally stay around 55-57
 
That seems fine mate. I dont think its much concern at the moment, hopefully the new fans will knock a couple of degrees off that.

I wouldnt suggest overclocking on the stock heatsink, just depends if you are or not.
 
I see no need to overclock for the moment, my computer while it's not an amazing spec suits my needs fine.

These new fans are quiet but there is still some added noise, is there a way to shut them up when my computer isn't under load, i use my computer to watch a lot of films/TV and at night when the volume is low i can see this being a bit irritating.

Could i slow these down or turn them off together when I am not playing a game?

Cheers.
 
You would not want to turn them off completely what MOBO are you usingg there is normally a fan control in the bios or you could buy a small fan controller and tune it manually when needed
 
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