XP-120 passive

[lozza]

I've just installed an XP-120, and i'm wondering if i could run it passively.

I have a celeron D 2.8GHz cpu, and nothing in my system is overclocked.

The systems is mainly used for browsing the internet, the occasional game of settlers and every so often its used for Football Manager.

 

[Indy500]

Yes, provided you have good case airflow.

 

[lozza]

Well i have a ATC 201 with 2 x 80mm intake fans at the front, 1 x 80mm exhaust at the rear and 1 x 80 exhaust at the top.

My Graphics card has an artic cooler on it.

Could i go the other way and remove the case fans but have the 120mm amber in the XP-120

noise levels i'm thinking of really, so i guess removing the 80mm would be better.

The two exhust fans are molex so i may try 7volting them, the front fans i already have at 7volts

 

[Indy500]

Try 7volting them.