Chipset cooling...important?

Enigma.xL · May 17, 2004

why wont it post!

Enigma.xL · May 17, 2004

ok, I'll do it this way, my chipset cooler died a while back on my KD-7. it runs at about 51 degrees which I feel is a bit toasty. I was wondering if it is important to get a new fan for this thing. I have had no luck what soever with overclocking this computer. I have a 2200+ and I've tried everything I could possibly think of in regards to overclocking. Could it be that my Chipset is too hot and hindering my ability to overclock? any ideas?

DuallyKickass · May 17, 2004

I am a bit of a Newb, but i think that the northbridge chipset it what controls the FSB, memory etc. Correct me if im wrong..

So yes, this might very well affect the ability to overclock, what acctually happens etc. It would help if you told me the chipset also.

Thanks

Spike

Mr.Radar · May 17, 2004

YES! Like DuallyKickass said, the NB controlls the important stuff in your system and gets quite hot. Leaving it inadequately cooled will dramatically affect your system stability and could possibly cause your mobo to die (in extreme cases).

HawainPanda · May 17, 2004

usually u can just get a zalman and it should be enough

Twigs · May 17, 2004

major chipset cooling

Enigma.xL · May 17, 2004

thank you all, as you have caused me more concern as I have had thus far, I will get a new cooler asap, btw the chipset is a Via KT400, all I know is its the only chipset on the motherboard that has a fan attached to it and its quite warm. Will this work????
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-110-106&depa=1

seems to be for VGA... But I don't know if it would work on NB

if not,
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-110-103&depa=1
I think that one looks alright.

qualhiveldorf · May 17, 2004

Those may work but first measure the distance between your northbridge mounting holes. Something like this : http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-109-116&depa=0 Is much more likely to fit on.

twump · May 17, 2004

link to the bottom vga cooler you listed is what i have on my northbridge. it works ok. its a better nbridge cooler then it is a vga cooler. to small for vga.

the cooler in the first link i don't think will fit with the mounting holes on your mobo. plus i've heard that they kinda suck.

definately get SOMETHING on there even if its passive.

Enigma.xL · May 20, 2004

ok, ty, I still got the same one on there, it just doesnt spin so its passive, I just think it should be cooler than it currently is just to be safe

a c i d.f l y · May 20, 2004

If there is a fan mounted to the NB sink that doesn't spin, take it off. It will help general case airflow through the sink that is already on there...

-Frank

legendosiris · May 20, 2004

get an thermalright nb-1. just installed mine tonight. hell i got a zalman passive sink too. Put it on the SB for the heck of it

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