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eCar™ · 03-10-2004, 07:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wizardPC

since heat seems to be the biggest issue with my system (I get lockups etc when the case temp gets to be about 90F), I am going to take some drastic measures.

It is only early march, but the temperatures inside my car have already started to reach into the 120+ degree range. My idea is to cut a hole in the floor of my trunk and suck in outside air from underneath the car. I'll be using flexible ductwork to go from the hole to the intake on the PC. I worry about water getting sucked in if it's raining, so I may put a filter somewhere in there to help with that.

just figured I'd throw this idea out there for some responses

90°F is not very hot. You might want to recheck the heatsink install. It may be getting poor contact with the CPU. Re-install it wit some good thermal paste. Or you might benefit from a HS upgrade.

03-10-2004, 07:32 PM	#4
eCar™ Maximum Bitrate Join Date: May 2003 Location: SE Michigan Vehicle: '03 Ford Taurus SES Posts: 810 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by wizardPC since heat seems to be the biggest issue with my system (I get lockups etc when the case temp gets to be about 90F), I am going to take some drastic measures. It is only early march, but the temperatures inside my car have already started to reach into the 120+ degree range. My idea is to cut a hole in the floor of my trunk and suck in outside air from underneath the car. I'll be using flexible ductwork to go from the hole to the intake on the PC. I worry about water getting sucked in if it's raining, so I may put a filter somewhere in there to help with that. just figured I'd throw this idea out there for some responses 90°F is not very hot. You might want to recheck the heatsink install. It may be getting poor contact with the CPU. Re-install it wit some good thermal paste. Or you might benefit from a HS upgrade.