setup:
AMD X2 6000+
WD 10k Raptor 150Gig
2x ATI 1950 Crossfire

This sh** is running like a microwave oven. I crank up my A/C but this thing is toooo hot.

What can I do?

 

Is it overheating, is there anything obstructing the airflow inside the case?

 

Maybe open it up and clean up all the dust?

 

Better heatsinks, thermal compound, stronger fans, cable management, thermal management... its hard to say with just a parts list.

 

at the very least change the heatsinks on the video cards. it helps a lot

or just go with water cooling. problem solved

 

I think I need to replace the 120mm fan in the back. It spins 1000rpm only. I think I may try one with 2000+ rpm fan in the back.

Some cases put the power supply at the bottom. Does it matter if the power supply is on the top or at the bottom?

If I put the power supply at the bottom, do I have to flip the P/S upside down so the fan points up?

 

Wouldn't putting a power supply on the bottom be a bad thing? I mean, hot air rises, so you'll just be increasing the heat going into the case, making things worse.

 

All the servers in my office have their P/S put at the bottom... and some of the P/S have 3 fans inside them that can be pulled out while the things are on.

 

Hmmm... I am looking at this case. Should I just replace my case with this one?

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles...2&id=2336&pg=3