New case

[Kyle2278]

Hi everyone,

 

My computer is overheating badly and has been for a few years now but ive been able to cope with it. I now want to change it round and get rid of the problem to do this I want to buy a new case which as good ariflow and some good fans for it.

 

I have an atx mobo and a gtx 470 if you needed some information about sizing.

 

Ideally i want to spend as little as possible but if need be money is not an issue.

 

My computer currently wont turn on for more than 5 minutes and I really need it for work tomrrow so want to go get the parts and put it together asap so pleaase help!!

 

Thanks you.

[Imabigmac]

Are you sure it's an airflow problem?

[nsyedhasan]

I'd recommend cleaning your parts out and then see how it's doing.

[Kyle2278]

Are sure it's an airflow problem?

Pretty certain as I was using computer fine last night and for many days before that then today was very hot and my room was boiling tried to use computer and crashes it was good in winter but now summer has hit it wont cope. My CPU a 4770K with a H100i cooler and its idle temp in bioas was 45 degrees 

[Kyle2278]

I'd recommend cleaning your parts out and then see how it's doing.

Have done that many times

[nsyedhasan]

Have done that many times

Maybe you should get a custom cooler on your GTX 470.

[Kyle2278]

Maybe you should get a custom cooler on your GTX 470

I would rather stick to a new case sorry do you have any to recomend?

[WoodenMarker]

Pretty certain as I was using computer fine last night and for many days before that then today was very hot and my room was boiling tried to use computer and crashes it was good in winter but now summer has hit it wont cope. My CPU a 4770K with a H100i cooler and its idle temp in bioas was 45 degrees 

Idle temps aren't really relevant. It's about your load temps.

[nsyedhasan]

I would rather stick to a new case sorry do you have any to recomend?

Arc Midi R2 is a bit higher end but could also get a Corsair 230T.

[Kyle2278]

Idle temps aren't really relevant. It's about your load temps.

My computer wont stay on long enough for load temps thats why I gave the idle, regardless of cooling issues could you please recomend a good case for air cooling?

 

Was thinking a Antec 900?

[Kyle2278]

Arc Midi R2 is a bit higher end but could also get a Corsair 230T.

Thanks, dont mind the R2 but would go something a little better than that, was thinking about spending a bit and getting an antec 900? What are your thoughts on that case?

[Imabigmac]

Define r4, corsair 300r, nzxt phantom 410, all really good cases for around $100.

[WoodenMarker]

My computer wont stay on long enough for load temps thats why I gave the idle, regardless of cooling issues could you please recomend a good case for air cooling?

Was thinking a Antec 900?

That sounds more like the h100i is not mounted properly more than case airflow. If not the cpu cooler, the cooling is not the issue. 

[Kyle2278]

Define r4, corsair 300r, nzxt phantom 410, all really good cases for around $100.\

Thanks will look into them so far was thinking either the antec 900, corsair 650D, corsair 600T

[Kyle2278]

That sounds more like the h100i is not mounted properly more than case airflow. If not the cpu cooler, the cooling is not the issue. 

When the rooom is cool the computer stays on for as long as I want it too. My room gets extremly hot, I have tested many things and it definatly sounds like a cooling problem

[Imabigmac]

Thanks will look into them so far was thinking either the antec 900, corsair 650D, corsair 600T

unless you really want a new case I would still look into the over hating a bit more, what case do u have now?

650D is old 750d is current.

[WoodenMarker]

When the rooom is cool the computer stays on for as long as I want it too. My room gets extremly hot, I have tested many things and it definatly sounds like a cooling problem

Unless you're funneling hot air into the rad, the h100i should be ample cooling and your system shouldn't throttle. 

Put the system on load and check your cpu temps.

[Bonsai99]

My computer wont stay on long enough for load temps thats why I gave the idle, regardless of cooling issues could you please recomend a good case for air cooling?

 

Was thinking a Antec 900?

Then watch the temps increase until it shuts down and see where it cuts out at. If it's overheating in like 5 minutes a new case won't help anything at all.

[Kyle2278]

unless you really want a new case I would still look into the over hating a bit more, what case do u have now?

650D is old 750d is current.

have tried all i can for the heating issues I currently have a Cooler Master CM 690 ii

 

And just found the 750D and is actually cheaper than the 650D so might get that one

[Kyle2278]

Then watch the temps increase until it shuts down and see where it cuts out at. If it's overheating in like 5 minutes a new case won't help anything at all.

What program can I use to check temps?

[MrSuperb]

reseat that h100i with new thermal paste.

[MrSuperb]

What program can I use to check temps?

e.g. HWMonitor http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

[Kyle2278]

e.g. HWMonitor http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Thanks, The main reason im saying I think a new case and some more fans will fix the issue is that the computer will work fine any day it isnt really hot

[MrSuperb]

Thanks, The main reason im saying I think a new case and some more fans will fix the issue is that the computer will work fine any day it isnt really hot

 

can you please post a screenshot with all the temps and fan speeds. thanks.

 

I HIGHLY doubt the case is the issue.

[Kyle2278]

can you please post a screenshot with all the temps and fan speeds. thanks.

 

I HIGHLY doubt the case is the issue.

Will do doing tests now