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Originally Posted by Halanna
Yes, there is a good portion of desk removed from behind the tower, about half the area I would guess.
Yes, it's about 3 inches from the wall.
I am still learning, so don't laugh, but are you referring to fans in the case or on the computer itself or fans unrelated to the computer?
Would a small fan maybe on the floor blowing behind the desk help?
So I talked to my computer guy today and he was sort of impressed! All of your suggestions (yes I gave due credit to TFP, maybe he'll join!) and advice were well received and I understand my soon-to-be computer a little more than I would have.
I'm using the suggestions for case, processor, power supply, am going with a solid state hard drive for the OS (WinXP Pro) and a traditional hard drive for the data and the suggestion for the CPU cooler! Thank you to all who suggested.
I'll let you know what the final cost was. I can't believe I was so far off base with what this would cost but I'm pleased.
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I was thinking apart from the computer, but since you've stated that the desk is 3inches from the wall AND that there is a good portion of open space at the back of the cubby where the tower is to be located then you probably don't need a separate fan. but I would keep an eye on temps for a few weeks anyways. A small floor fan pointed at the front of the computer would work better then pointed at the rear of the desk, the idea is to get air movement in the cubby hole to allow the fans inside the case to have fresh (cool) air to blow into the case. The open area at the back of the cubby should allow that by itself but I won't guarantee it without seeing the desk in question in person.
But there is a simple test you can perform beforehand to check by yourself.
Do you smoke? If yes the light a smoke and hold it near the front of the cubby, then again hold it at the back of the desk BELOW the open area, watch the smoke. If it just streams straight up at both front and back then there is no air movement and you will need a separate fan at the back of the cubby to draw fresh air into the space. The keyword is draw not push so the fan show blow the air from the cubby and blow it towards the wall (yes it DOES make a difference and I could explain why but I really doubt you want me too).
I have to agree with Rejake and SecretMethod70 $1500 is a good price depending on your location. My present computer, which runs everything I've thrown at it quite well, could be built for less then that easily where I live.