Hey all, new to board and new to computer nerdery
just built my first system from scratch and i am just a little concerned with the heat. it's not terrible, but much hotter than my old system. Granted there's a lot more going on in the new system...
basic info:
Abit mother board
P4 3.0Ghz
512mb Ram
450w power supply.
i only have the power supply fan and the processor fan. i got a pci slot fan too but it's not currently installed.
it doesn't seem to be OVERheating, but putting my hand by the power supply fan outlet is like putting it next to a space heater!
how do i know how hot is too hot and is there a way to monitor heat inside the case? also will the extra fan help or will it just blow the heat around more? Thanks in advance!
just built my first system from scratch and i am just a little concerned with the heat. it's not terrible, but much hotter than my old system. Granted there's a lot more going on in the new system...
basic info:
Abit mother board
P4 3.0Ghz
512mb Ram
450w power supply.
i only have the power supply fan and the processor fan. i got a pci slot fan too but it's not currently installed.
it doesn't seem to be OVERheating, but putting my hand by the power supply fan outlet is like putting it next to a space heater!
how do i know how hot is too hot and is there a way to monitor heat inside the case? also will the extra fan help or will it just blow the heat around more? Thanks in advance!