Temp with MSI K8N Neo2 PLAT MOBO

[Shamrock]

How do I check the temperatures through my mobo (mobo is in topic)? I want to see if I am able to overclock my cpu without worrying about temps.


Also for the rear fan, I recently installed it and I wondered if I should be feeling the air coming out of the back of the case? I am like 75% sure its right, but I wasn't sure.



Plus, where can I purchase covers for the rear of my case. The ports that show your video card, your ethernet card, your soundcard. I have 2 open ports that go straight to my computer and was wondering if where I could buy them.

 

[[Matt]]

Nvidia system utility is perfect for overclocking the MSI K8N neo2

http://www.nvidia.com/object/sysutility_1.08.5.html

As for slot in covers that depends on your case. What is it?

 

[bryanf445]

fans in the back blow air out...im pretty sure

 

[Shamrock]

This is my case:

MGE Sidewinder
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-171-045&depa=1

I took out the bottom two covers because I thought there was something wrong with my PCI slot so I had to remove the other 2 covers and put my PCI card in the other slots. If there is any place to purchase them, I would be greatful.

Also, nevermind about the temp. I found out there was a program on the driver cd. Its called CoreCell.



I do have another problem. I recently tried running 3D Mark 05 on my computer and it went through the first test but only giving me 10-15 fps on my 9800 PRO flashed to and XT. Then after the first test it crashed and gave me an error that said something about no more videomemory is available. Please help.

 

[[Matt]]

fans in the back blow air out...im pretty sure

Yes thats the best way. There should always be at least one exhaust fan and one intake fan for good case airflow. The exhaust fan is usually best to have at the back as they are almost always situated directly under the PSU. This directly takes away any excess heat that the PSU's own fan doesnt spit out the back. The intake fan should then be at the front of the case.

 

[Shamrock]

Can someone help with the 3D Mark 05 problem I posted above Matt?