[mythtv-users] More new-system questions: Mmmm, cool.

John Veness John.Veness.myth at pelago.org.uk
Tue Apr 8 21:00:05 UTC 2008


stefan_jones at comcast.net wrote:
> 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?
> 
> --
> http://home.comcast.net/~stefan_jones

I recommend steering away from the overclocking sites and read the 
articles and especially the forums at http://www.silentpcreview.com/

Cheers,

John

-- 
John Veness, MythTV user, UK, DVB-T


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