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On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 22:18:25 +0100, Dan wrote:
> Just oil the bearings/bushing. Looks like there's 4 screws that hold it
> on. I'd trash the fan guard when I put it back on. Looks like it restricts
> airflow too much.
>
> Ok done that. However still making horrible noise. When I actually bothered
> to look into my case (I'm so lazy lol) it appears the chipset fan is really
> easy to replace. Just two push pish that secures it. However do I need
> access to the other side of the motherboard to take the chipset fan off?
> Hopefully not because I really can't be bothered to take out the whole
> motherboard then put it all back again just for the sake of a stupid fan!
>
If the fan is noisy, just replace it. I assume it has a 40mm fan. Replace
it with a 40->60mm fan adapter and a 60mm fan of your choice. you can get
all that here, including passive sinks if you want.
http://www.heatsinkstore.com/fa-4060.html
> Can you reccomend a replacement cooler? And is it possible to use a
> passive cooling? I saw a tall copper heatsink designed for chipsets? I
> have a side case fan which blows air onto that area. I ask because this
> chip gets extremely hot. Touching the side of the cooler which is on it
> at the moment burns my finger after a few seconds! Should it get this
> hot?
>
They need to warm up to remove the heat, but if it's that hot, then it
probably needs better airflow to remove more of the heat. I'd try a larger
fan first. That would improve cooling and also reduce noise. Most 40mm
fans deliver about 8cfm at high speed. Even the slowest 60mm fan will
deliver 12cfm or more with very little noise compared to the 40mm fan.
Check the fans and airflow at the site above and make your choice
remembering the more airflow, the better the coolong, but also the more
noise. find your happy medium.
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