[.: JaCkPoT :.]

which two power pins do i use to power a PC fan to help keep my dreambox cool as it des seem to get extremely hot..

[opsmonkey]

have you read this..???

Dm500s cooling

also how is it hot..?? have you something on top of the box, blocking the air slots..??

the fan has a blue LED.. right up your street

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

There is nothing on top of the receiver but the case is really hot So i removed the case..cheers for the link..i had seen it before but couldnt find the thread again..cheers

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

all done using a fan from my PC..it had three wires[red/black/white] but i only used the red and black! whats the white one for?

[socktug]

The white one is most likely for the PC's fan sensor. It monitors the speed of the fan and adjusts it as necessary.

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oh..cheers!

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

this is probably a real dumb question but which way should the fan face? towards the IBM chip or away from it? so like this |> or like |<...the line is the chip..arrow is direction of wind being pushed

[opsmonkey]

Originally Posted by .: JaCkPoT :. this is probably a real dumb question but which way should the fan face? towards the IBM chip or away from it? so like this |> or like |<...the line is the chip..arrow is direction of wind being pushed

.. yes it is..

unless you just want a cold case then make sure the direction of the wind is over the circuitry..

its the motherboard and components getting hot that will cause you a problem..

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well i did tell u im stupid