Over Heation?

[dorfman]

Hey all, i am new to this forum, pretty much i googled computer forums and here i am. Anyways...

I got a new cpu its an hp4200+ with the AMD 64x2 processor and 2 gig of ram. I have one fan on the back, and one on the processor obviously. It runs at about 40Degress Celisus..

However, being a gamer i and them giving me a shabby graphics card i want to upgrade it to the BFG Nvida 7950 GT. Naturally I'll also have to get a new PSU, and i am looking at the BFG 650watt... i am concerned with it getting overheated, will i have to muliate my case and put more fans in it, I.E Jerry-rig a fan to the side panel, or should i just get a new case?

Thanks for the help..

 

[lhuser]

No no, you don't need a new case. You will just add the PSU and Video card and it will be fine.

 

[~mr mixx~]

Welcome To Computer Forums

believe it or not, that's the same way i found this place also, been here ever since...enjoy posting here.

 

[mfrostbutter]

PSU will have it's own cooling, dont be swayed by just the advertised wattage as this can be VERY deciving. Look at the amperage on the rails, especially the 12V+ rails, you'll want something with 20-21A and dual 12V+ rails

*Edit- Almost forgot, welcome, I got here the same way you did, through Google

 

[dorfman]

how hot will it run with the new video card, and psu or will the psu cooling be sufficent?

 

[mfrostbutter]

The built in cooling on the PSU should be fine, try to find one with a 120mm fan, it'll push/pull more air and run quieter