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With the weather like it is do you guys do anything to keep your pc's cool?
Just wondered, at the moment my temps in the pc are around +40c, doesnt help overclocking it so would i be better off resetting to default and turning on Intel SpeedStep and let that cool it all down.
Im not playin any games or stressing it out at the moment, kinda having a break from my pc at the moment.
What would you guys recommend? do you do anything to keep it all cool?
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mattyspurs (28/07/2008)
With the weather like it is do you guys do anything to keep your pc's cool?
Nothing. It's was stress-tested when first built by shutting it in a small bathroom with a fan heater for several hours to make 100% certain that it was stable and everything would stay within limits on even the hottest of days.
Just wondered, at the moment my temps in the pc are around +40c, doesn't help overclocking it so would i be better off resetting to default and turning on Intel SpeedStep and let that cool it all down.
I can't think of a valid reason for ever turning SpeedStep off to be honest. If it's disabled then try switching it on. It will make some difference, especially if your PC sits substantially idle as most do. Mine is still almost silent even in this heat when just surfing and all temperatures are well within design limits as far as I can tell. 
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The heat will only affect you if your cooling is inadequate. If your PC is OK then you shoulkdn't worry. Temps of 60+ is when you get worried for a CPU.
For a GPU they are a lot more resilient (4870 was idling at 80C. Just kicked the fan upto 40% and its come down to 50C. Pity I can't find info on any thirdparty coolers for it  )
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I just added a little cooking oil and it's happily sizzling along at just under 90 degrees...
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me thinks im gonna have to give my pc a spring clean over the weekend, i moved some books which were placed right by my intake fan on the side of the case and the fans covered in dust!! ( who out those damn books there ummmm )
Anyone know any hight st shops that sell cans of compressed air? really dont wanna go up to merry hill.
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