also @ TechSpot: Microsoft wants Xbox to be the entertainment hub for all your devices

TechSpot

Using a fan

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by Anoth, Nov 1, 2005.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

  1. Anoth Newcomer, in training

    Umm im thinking of taking my cover off and just putting a giant fan in there( the kind you use during summer) is this a good idea?I think it would be better then using my computers power supply to power a small $10 fan
    Anoth, Nov 1, 2005
    #1

  2. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Not really recommended. One of the enemies of computer parts, is dust. With your case open you're gonna get some heavy buildup and quickly.
    DonNagual, Nov 1, 2005
    #2

  3. Anoth Newcomer, in training

    =( so I have to buy a cheap fan and put it in my pc?
    Anoth, Nov 1, 2005
    #3

  4. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador

    Well, last summer I ran with my case open and a fan blowing on it as you described, but I also had a can of compressed air that I used to blow out the dust buildup once a week.

    But I don't think this is a good idea. You'll be shortening the lifespan of your motherboard and other parts with heat buildup.

    As you said, fans are cheap (and easy to install).
    DonNagual, Nov 1, 2005
    #4
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.