Thread: OT: Hardware problem?
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Old April 3rd, 2006, 02:23 AM
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Default Re: OT: Hardware problem?
I have ran my HP POS with the side cover off for a long time. The reason for this was simple, to let the hot air out. With the Video Card, extra HD, and the lack of cooling offered on stock models from HP, it seemed like the right thing to do.

My average temp is 140 to 150 degrees. I put the case cover back on, and now my temp, after an hour of idle time, is 136 degrees. I don't know, perhaps it does help to have the case on. I am still going to install a second fan, but wanted to know, if I have one fan sucking air out of the system, don't I need one sucking air in?
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