what fan?

[champdog]

i have an xp 2700+ processor and a nf7-s. I need some suggestions for HSF and also do i need a northbridge fan?
I'm looking for something that cools descent but isn't too loud.
Thanks for any help.

 

[stool]

Welcome to the forums.

http://www.overclockers.com/articles373/

You'll get some good ideas. Never hurts to cool the Northbridge, particularly if you are going to overclock.

 

[Lithan]

Go to www.svc.com Get a sk7 (20$) and the blue led ys-tech 1000-4000rpm adjustable fan (5$). That's the best deal on HSF imho. Oh and grab some AS3 too (5$) if you dont have any.


That's Arctic Silver 3, a thermal compound in case you didn't know.

 

[champdog]

Im a little confused. What is a good northbridge fan, and is the sk7 the HSF for the cpu, or the northbridge? Please help me straighten this out

 

[XJ]

wow, sk7 on northbridge would be interesting. ;]

 

[filip04]

the sk7 is a heatsink for the CPU

as for a fan to go on top of your heatsink, well, that all depends on the power that you need...


if you want a northbridge fan, i'd go with the crystal orb (only $9.50 right now)

 

[WhiteHawk]

yeah, but on the crystal orb take off the top grill thingy. its too restrictive and makes it louder.

 

[champdog]

wow thanks for the quick reply. There is a fan on my mobo that looks sort of like the crystal orb. If i replace it would it make much of a difference?

 

[WhiteHawk]

only if you want to hit huge fsb (180+)

 

[champdog]

about what could i hit with the stock northbridge fan and a sk7 then?