Overheating problems (new case needed)

genicide · 5 May 2009 at 09:27

Hi guys,
I have an old P4 running at 3.4Ghz hooked up with an x1950 pro which I want to give to my son. The problem is that it's in a non gaming case so with the inclusion of the x1950 it's getting seriously hot in there. Could someone spec me a cheap gaming case but also point me to any pitfalls I might come across as I've never done this before. Thanks in advance guys.

genicide · 6 May 2009 at 08:20

Thanks for the fast reply guys.

The Cooler master case looks great but I have a few more questions.

Will my motherboard swap right over and fit into the rear of the case or do I need something else to make it fit.

Will the screws to make the motherboard stand off the case come with the case or do I use the screws from the old case.

Is there a similar case that comes with front and rear fans (sons computer so I want to spend as little as possible and save the rest for me).

Thanks for all the help

Jonny

genicide · 23 May 2009 at 16:20

Hi guys.

I ordered the 335 and swapped things over today and everything seems to have gone ok

I have a small question which will make some of you giggle.

The 335 comes with a rear fan.

Where do I plug it in to and also a front one(when it arrives)?

I am using an MS-7046 MB and a Akasa 500W psu.

Jonny

genicide · 23 May 2009 at 20:32

It's sorted now.

I just plugged the four pin connector into one of the spares on my psu.

I thought it would be controlled by the mobo and it's my first time doing something like this.

Thanks for all the help guys it really helps noobs like me

Jonny