[Advice] The Next Upgrade

[086goinfast]

I think its time to update my case fan, heatsink and power supply. Im looking to reduced the gridlock going into the cpu as much as I can and upgrading the cpu and motherboard is out of the question. I already have the sides and top of the case open to help with cooling. Though dust and even dog hair are a major issue where I live so every three months I have to take the tower outside for a date with an air compressor.

Here is what im looking for:
Overall: quiet with good airflow, anything that helps with dust
Case Fan: 80mm(larger might be possible) 3-pin single ball bearing(2=too loud/no bearing=no failure warning)
Heatsink w/Fan: 80mm(larger might work) LGA775 compatible
Power Supply: 350w 20-pin (not sure on dimensions of current or what would fit)

Here is what im working with now minus the DVD drive, video card and memory sticks since I have replaced those already. http://support.gateway.com/s/emac/1014316R/1014316Rcl2.shtml

Thats all i've got for right now until I can dig into it to see what can fit in the tower.

[Pethegreat]

Do you know if you could move your system into a new case? Many new cases offer built in dust filters and support for quieter 120mm fans. A new micro ATX case can be had for $40.

Newegg.com - Fractal Design Core 1000 Micro ATX Computer Case w/ 1 x 120mm fan

[MrFancypants]

I'd also recommend 120mm fans, not just for the case but also for the CPU and PSU.

[D3matt]

As far as 120mm heat sinks go, I've heard nothing but good things about the Hyper 212, and newegg has it on sale fairly regularly.

[kow_ciller]

If you're on a budget the Hyper 212 is certainly a good purchase. It falls flat on high heat loads but unless you're pumping a chip full of volts it is fine.

I would also stay far away from that power supply.
Why don't you post what hardware you currently have so we can better recommend parts?

[086goinfast]

Right so yeah a 120mm case fan wont be a problem fitting. As for power supplies, the ones with 20+4 connectors would work fine right? Just double checking to make sure but I would think that that would be a yes.

Originally Posted by Pethegreat

Do you know if you could move your system into a new case? Many new cases offer built in dust filters and support for quieter 120mm fans. A new micro ATX case can be had for $40.

Newegg.com - Fractal Design Core 1000 Micro ATX Computer Case w/ 1 x 120mm fan

Thanks for that but no id rather stick with my current setup as far as that goes.

Originally Posted by kow_ciller

If you're on a budget the Hyper 212 is certainly a good purchase. It falls flat on high heat loads but unless you're pumping a chip full of volts it is fine.

I would also stay far away from that power supply.
Why don't you post what hardware you currently have so we can better recommend parts?

Ok thanks that looks like a good piece for sure. And yes I am on a budget.

So the updated requirements with suggestions would be...

Case Fan: 120mm 3-pin any bearing type
CPU Heatsink/Fan: 120mm Intel LGA775 compatible
Power Supply: 450w 20(+4)-pin

Using Intel Pentium 4 with Radeon HD 5450 and with 2gbs of ram.