Wanting to overclock, need cooling advice.

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Hello,

I'm wanting to overclock my CPU, it's an AMD Phenom II x4 BE 125w.

My idle temps are around 40c, my load temps are around 68c/70c

I've just finished removing 3 case fans which were top and back (exhaust) and side intake, I also have a front intake which is still there.

My temps have since decreased to 35c idle and 57c/60c load.

I can't think of why this is, I thought my fans were set up correctly? I was using Antec TrueQuiet fans so it seems they were doing more bad than good.


My case is this one.
it's a bottom psu case.

Can anyone recommend any way to successfully cool my case? I thought I had it set up right but maybe not, or maybe the fans are just rubbish.

Should I get watercooling if I'm overclocking or can I avoid that?

Thanks.
 
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