Hi all, I am building some old PC stuff into an HTPC, I have run into a couple snags, both related to cooling.
The build is in an Nmedia HTPC-300 case (had it from before with a much cooler running setup), here is a link:
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The first issue is CPU cooling, I am using a C2D intel cooler on a Prescott 520, I think I just need a new cooler, but which one is tougher, the AC7 pro is about 3.4 of an inch too tall, but this case also has a cpu fresh air tunnel thing that eats up another 1-1.5 inches, but I could mod that if needed.
The tougher to solve issue is HDD temps, I am hitting 43-48*C which is about 10* higher than I thought you should shoot for with an HDD, it is in the middle of the space below the Optical drive with a 60mm fan blowing across it, I am not sure I can do much more to help it out?
So, anyone else run into these issues with an HTPC build? Or other SFF/Slim case build?