New CPU cooler or more fans?

spleenharvester · 13 Dec 2008 at 22:00

I currently have a Xilence 80mm at the back, a system blower working its backside off under my graphics card, and a 120mm Akasa which I stuck in an 80mm fan slot at the bottom of the case

. CPU idle - BIOS reports 47*c, SpeedFan reports 40*c. SpeedFan reports Graphics card as 55*c. Should I get a new CPU cooler or more fans? I have 2x80mm slots at the back, 1x80mm slot on the side, and 1x80mm slot on the bottom - I still want a silent system though, should I get two more Xilence fans and call it quits or get an Alpine 64? Thanks

Blackwhite · 13 Dec 2008 at 22:14

better go for new cooler.

PwnDirect · 13 Dec 2008 at 22:30

get a case that can take 120mms

Conan257 · 13 Dec 2008 at 22:32

My CPU idles at a similar temp with 120mm fans and a TRUE....

I'd suggest also a new case might be the way forward, but your temps are nothing to worry about.

spleenharvester · 13 Dec 2008 at 22:39

Conan257 said:
My CPU idles at a similar temp with 120mm fans and a TRUE....

I'd suggest also a new case might be the way forward, but your temps are nothing to worry about.

I like my case too much

I had a bigger one that took 120mm fans and the temps were about 5*c higher. Trying to stay away from coolers that require backplates though.