I need some advice here. I am in the process of enabling my comp to be used as a DVR through Windows Media Center and a Media Extender. This will require that the comp be on nearly 24/7.
Looking forward, I am wondering if I will have an issue with temps inside the box. I do keep the comp in an enclosed cabinet. As of right now I of course have the CPU fan, video fan and one additional case fan.
I would like to know what a reasonable temp should be and what hardware I should monitor. I suspect that a majority of the time the comp will just be idling.
Also, I have an option to use the S.M.A.R.T. monitor that comes with it. Should I be using anything else?
Looking forward, I am wondering if I will have an issue with temps inside the box. I do keep the comp in an enclosed cabinet. As of right now I of course have the CPU fan, video fan and one additional case fan.
I would like to know what a reasonable temp should be and what hardware I should monitor. I suspect that a majority of the time the comp will just be idling.
Also, I have an option to use the S.M.A.R.T. monitor that comes with it. Should I be using anything else?