What are the best cases for keeping my computer cool this summer?

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I have a decently powerful gaming computer which I just recently upgraded with my tax return. I kept my old case but got a new power supply, processor, and graphics card. I have an AMD Fx-8320 8 core processor, a GeForce GTX 970 And a hand-me-down 650w power supply. As you can guess, this thing generates enough heat to actually cause my computer to shut itself down during particularly hot days. I don't have an A/C unit for my apartment yet either, so I'm looking to change my computer case to something that allows for a good amount of air flow, especially from the graphics card. The way it sits in my case leaves it pretty close to the bottom with maybe 2 or 2 inches of breathing room. There is only enough room in my current case for 2 fans, one of which really doesn't work that well. Any suggestions on a case/fan configuration that will keep the rig cool during the summer? I'll include a picture of my case. Most of the heat is coming from that power supply and my graphics card.

? · Answer

As long as you buy a decent quality case with the psu mounted at the bottom and a intake fan at the front and an exhaust fan at the rear you should be fine, an aftermarket cpu cooler would be a good idea too. the reason your psu generates so much heat is due to is being mounted at the top of the case where all the hot air from the cpu and gpu goes

Thomas · Answer

Even with rubbish airflow if you haven't overclocked then your system should not be shutting down from overheating. I'd try reseating your CPU cooler. Take it off, clean the gunk off it and the CPU using some rubbing alcohol, apply a small amount of new thermal paste and replace the cooler.

(On an old system I'd first blow all the dust out with canned air, especially from in between the fins on the CPU cooler. That's all I needed to do last year to get my CPU temperature down from hitting 100 and crashing the system to never going above 50. But since your PC is new it's probably not the issue.)

Metal D. · Answer

Remember, heat rises to the top of the tower, like smoke in a room. Centralize heat-producing components near the bottom of the tower, and aim to clear the heat from the top of the tower. It will allow your computer to breathe easier, instead of trying to force hot air from the top of the computer out of the sides.

Good luck,

Metal D.

Good luck, 
Metal D.

jerry t · Answer

There are a lot of info for case coloing from a google search like this:
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/128313-extremetechs-guide-to-air-cooling-your-pc

Google for computer case cooling

American Pride · Answer

You need a good aftermarket CPU heatsink and fan. At least a Cooler master 212 evo or better. Add another fan to the front of your case too.

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