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Display Card and TV-Capture Card
Name: vcheng79 Date: October 21, 2006 at 04:33:40 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: not sure Product: not sure
Comment:
I just found out one of the slots for the tv-capture card is broken and so I have to insert it to the one next to it. However, if I place it this way, the tv-capture card is right next to the display card obscuring most of the fan on the display card (I would say about 4/5 of the fan). If I leave the computer case open, would that be ok or would the heat still destroy my display card if I leave the computer on for very long (temperature is also quite high approximately 27 degrees here)? Thanks.
Name: don2006 Date: October 21, 2006 at 05:27:20 Pacific
Reply:
Leaving the case opened always helps if there is heat problem. It should be ok. YOu can always get a 6 inch table fan and put it next to the box.
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Response Number 2
Name: sterlingk Date: October 21, 2006 at 07:16:16 Pacific
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Have you considered reversing the video card and the tv capture card, so as to expose the fan better ?
I wonder what'll happen if I do this ?
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Response Number 3
Name: vcheng79 Date: October 21, 2006 at 10:50:08 Pacific
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but the slots for video card and the tv capture card is different...right? the one for the video card seems to be longer than the one for the tv capture card...
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Response Number 4
Name: XpUser4Real Date: October 21, 2006 at 11:12:36 Pacific
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having the box open makes you accessible to mega dust, I wouldn't recommend that, I know from experience.
Obviously one is an AGP card slot and the other a PCI slot.
Are you sure there is nothing else in the other slots that you can juggle around to make more air room?
If not, you may have to leave the side open for more ventilation, but I would suggest cleaning it on a regular basis in that case.
Hopefully my advice will help you...Please post back with your results....thanks
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Response Number 5
Name: vcheng79 Date: October 22, 2006 at 08:36:05 Pacific
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how do I clean the inside of a computer? do I use a vacuum? thanks
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Response Number 6
Name: OtheHill Date: October 22, 2006 at 12:02:30 Pacific
Reply:
Vacuums can cause static electricity, which is not good. Try compressed air in a can. Can be purchased wherever computers and components are sold. Well designed cases are meant to have proper air circulation with the case closed. Leaving the cover off could cause some components to actually overheat.
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