Upgrading NB cooler?

scott d · Apr 9, 2006

right now I've got the Zalman NB cooler, this one

Wondering if it would be a good idea to upgrade to a better heatsink/fan combo, or even get a waterblock for it? Would that offer any sort of performance boost, or would I be better off slapping a 40mm fan on my current sink and be done with it?

Something needs to be done, currently it gets pretty hot, I think it's hurting/preventing me from OCing my RAM.

Electron Chaser · Apr 9, 2006

You might get a little out of using a WB but probably not a whole lot. A 40mm fan will definately help though.

rseven · Apr 9, 2006

Many of the NF2 boards were only equipped with passive cooling on the chipset and performed quite well. That heatsink is no doubt better than a stock cooler. Of course a fan for extra cooling is always an added plus.

james111 · Apr 9, 2006

This will be my next nb cooler

http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=418

scott d · Apr 9, 2006

rseven said:
Many of the NF2 boards were only equipped with passive cooling on the chipset and performed quite well. That heatsink is no doubt better than a stock cooler. Of course a fan for extra cooling is always an added plus.

Yeah, when I used to frequent the Abit forums, this was one of the favorite NB coolers, provided there's adequate airflow in the case. Since I switched to water cooling I've got less air blowing over the sink, so I'm thinking that a fan would be nice. Just wondering if I should buy a fan, or spend a bit more and get a better sink too. The only reason I was thinking about a waterblock is because I've already got the components, and a good heatsink is about the same price as a waterblock.

rseven · Apr 10, 2006

Well, I think you will end up with overkill, but you can always use the cooler on your next board upgrade.

funnyperson1 · Apr 10, 2006

Just get a 40mm fan and screw it on the side, should be more than enough.

b1029384756 · Apr 10, 2006

You can try the Thermalright HR-05 with a suitable 70mm fan.

sunrunner20 · Apr 10, 2006

Put a fan on it and be done with it. Northbridges don't put out enough heat for a fancy heatsink to be worth the time effort money or risk.

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