[mythtv-users] More new-system questions: Mmmm, cool.
stefan_jones at comcast.net
stefan_jones at comcast.net
Mon Apr 7 02:11:18 UTC 2008
I bought a case, power supply, and fan for my new myth box. This is the first system I've built from scratch since 1997 or so and a lot of stuff is new to me.
I see on the case's box that it has an optional vent-duct thingie. A plastic cylinder, flared at one end, mounted over a grill in the side of the case.
I've looked at various sites that cater to overclockers and case-cooling fanatics, and can't determine exactly what a duct in this position is for.
My best guess: It is supposed to channel hot air blown "up" by the CPU fan directly out of the case.
Is that right?
I put the big fan I bought on the rear of the case, so it can suck air out. Good idea? Or should it be blowing air in from the front?
Finally, the motherboard I ordered has an on-board nvidia GPU and nvidia chipset. To judge from the pictures of the motherboard, it has a heatsink for these. I read on the overclockers' site that some people buy extra fans. It is advisable to do that?
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