MoGrubb Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 I have a Dell Dimension 4600C (don't use it anymore) that has an overheating issue. It's the streamlined tabletop model. Quote
7/4 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Posted February 12, 2008 I have a Dell Dimension 4600C (don't use it anymore) that has an overheating issue. It's the streamlined tabletop model. So change the fans. Quote
MoGrubb Posted February 13, 2008 Report Posted February 13, 2008 I have a Dell Dimension 4600C (don't use it anymore) that has an overheating issue. It's the streamlined tabletop model. So change the fans. Is that pretty complicated to do? I thought the fans were integrated into other gizmos, one needs to be mechanically skillful work on. [i've replaced the power plant in this machine, replaced the hard drive in the Dell(it's still messed up, thinking of replacing its power plant)] Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted February 13, 2008 Report Posted February 13, 2008 I have a Dell Dimension 4600C (don't use it anymore) that has an overheating issue. It's the streamlined tabletop model. I assume you mean Dell's "Low profile" desktop? If you have one of these, the cooling fan is part of the power supply. It's pretty easy to change. I've swapped out a few. A word of advice if you do choose to go this route: order it new from Dell. It's only about $20 more than a refurb and it's guaranteed to work. Another thing to consider that helps cool it down is to add a video card rather than use the on-board graphics. On-board graphics heats up the system because it's almost always doing something. If you get card, try to get one with it's own fan (hard to do in a "half-height card"). Kevin Quote
7/4 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Posted February 13, 2008 What Kevin said. Also...there's another fan on the CPU. I had one on my Dad's machine replaces a few weeks ago for $20. Quote
MoGrubb Posted February 14, 2008 Report Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) I have a Dell Dimension 4600C (don't use it anymore) that has an overheating issue. It's the streamlined tabletop model. I assume you mean Dell's "Low profile" desktop? If you have one of these, the cooling fan is part of the power supply. It's pretty easy to change. I've swapped out a few. A word of advice if you do choose to go this route: order it new from Dell. It's only about $20 more than a refurb and it's guaranteed to work. Another thing to consider that helps cool it down is to add a video card rather than use the on-board graphics. On-board graphics heats up the system because it's almost always doing something. If you get card, try to get one with it's own fan (hard to do in a "half-height card"). Kevin Yes, it's streamlined, slimmer than a regular desktop. Overheating is a problem with the Dimension 4600C, not just mine. I've heard the same complaint with several 4600C owners. From what I've heard, parts have to be ordered from Dell because the parts aren't interchangeable with other machines. That's interesting what you say about a video card. I don't play games, except a couple of online card games. You still think a video card is necessary? [i thought cards slipped in slots, didn't have fans. BTW] I'll check the other fan that 7/4 mentioned too. But, I'm pretty sure it's working. I'm going to replace the power supply, see if that does the trick. Aside from overheating it is a very good machine, IMO. Edited February 14, 2008 by MoGrubb Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted February 14, 2008 Report Posted February 14, 2008 That's interesting what you say about a video card. I don't play games, except a couple of online card games. You still think a video card is necessary? [i thought cards slipped in slots, didn't have fans. BTW] Some video cards do have fans, however if you're not stressing the card with ridiculous 3D gaming, then a passively cooled GPU should be fine (ie, a heatsink on the video card). Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted February 14, 2008 Report Posted February 14, 2008 If you buy a standalone video card, it will have it's own video processor chip. If you use the on-board graphics card, it uses your PC's processor. Processors generate heat with more processing=more heat. If you stick in a separate video card, you lower the processor strain on both. Make sure you find a "half-height" video card and if you can afford it, pay a bit more for a high-end card that has a video CPU fan. BTW, your on-board graphics card probably has only 8 MB of your system RAM allocated for video. Most standalone video cards have at least 256 MB of RAM. You will be amazed when you play some games with a real video card. I just did this for my daughter, who is a big Syms freak, and she couldn't believe how much stuff she couldn't see before. Kevin Quote
MoGrubb Posted February 14, 2008 Report Posted February 14, 2008 Spreading the work load/heat dissipation by using two processor chips sounds like an excellent and practical suggestion. I'll look into it in the near future [Right now I'm in the middle of other projects, disposing of stuff in preparation to painting the dining room. ] gracias Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted February 14, 2008 Report Posted February 14, 2008 Ah, didn't realize it was on-board graphics. Yes, a dedicated video card is probably a good idea, though one that is fanless will be fine (and less noisy). Quote
JSngry Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Posted March 7, 2008 Not that it matters, but the new system got up and running last night. Now I just gotta see what's left on the old HD. Quote
_forumlogo.png.a607ef20a6e0c299ab2aa6443aa1f32e.png)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.