Abit Nf7 - S v2.0 northbridge cooler

MaTtsPc · 16-April-04, 03:27 AM

ok i want to git something bigger an beter for my board im goin to be doing alot of o/cing an i wanted to know if i needed something beter for the NorthBridge cooler??

TekXoID · 16-April-04, 03:32 AM

Nope, the stock cooler provides ample cooling. My 2100+ clocked at 2.7 runs the chipset at 31C load at 1.8v with a room ambient of 70F, like I said, ample cooling.

CPU Killer · 16-April-04, 03:44 AM

well it all depends on your definition of "alot of overclocking" if you are going to keep the voltage on the chipset below 1.9 volts, then you are probably ok with stock cooling. But if you are crazy like ZEN and pump 3 volts into the chipset, then you are going to need a better cooling solution.

personally I alway upgrade my chipset to a waterblock, on my older NF7-S (rev 1.2) adding a waterblock netted me 10 more hz on the FSB, but as always, not all components are equal!!! Adding a waterblock to my new NF7-S didn't gain me anything (yet) but I don't feel like I wasted my money. Cooler components are happy components.

just my 35 cents worth

lAnonymousl · 16-April-04, 04:04 AM

What he said.

You don't really need it unless doing a VDD volt mod. You might not get much more juice out of it....but it gets hot at that high voltage. I did that to my bro's NF7-S and he's running the NB at 2.1V.

I think stock cooling would be sufficient as far as the BIOS will allow you to go.

ZENNZZO · 16-April-04, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MaT


	ok i want to git something bigger an beter for my board im goin to be doing alot of o/cing an i wanted to know if i needed something beter for the NorthBridge cooler??

The northpole N/B cooler is really nice and well built, comes with a set of MOSFET H/S's as well for 40bux,shipped
I don't know if you are watercooling or not, if you are on air look at the NorthPole cooler...http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/minochcokit.html

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Originally Posted by lAnonymousl


	What he said. You don't really need it unless doing a VDD volt mod. You might not get much more juice out of it....but it gets hot at that high voltage. I did that to my bro's NF7-S and he's running the NB at 2.4V. I think stock cooling would be sufficient as far as the BIOS will allow you to go.

What VDD mod method did you use to get 2.4? and did he see a substantial increase over 2.1-2.2? Kinda FSB is he getting?
All these volt-mods I've done and the ver"B" LanParty has them as stock setting in Bios, dammit....Where's My DFI,waaaaaa!!!
edit:hmmmm.

lAnonymousl · 16-April-04, 04:28 AM

Heh. yeah I edited it. Got the vDimm and vDD mixed up.

(although just 2 days ago we set that to 3.2) He's got some crappy RAM though. I think we'll have to throw my Mushkin L2's in there some time to see how far his 2500-M will go.

ZENNZZO · 16-April-04, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lAnonymousl


	Heh. yeah I edited it. Got the vDimm and vDD mixed up. (although just 2 days ago we set that to 3.2) He's got some crappy RAM though. I think we'll have to throw my Mushkin L2's in there some time to see how far his 2500-M will go.

BH-5 loves the voltZZ 4 Sure...
Seen the setttings on the DFI lanparty boards yet?...BIOS look like a NASA project...I guess that's what happens when DFI hires away ABiT's top 3 engineers.
Man what would happen if I volted one of those?...

We may just get to see...

lAnonymousl · 16-April-04, 04:47 AM

Yeah I've been trying to talk him into getting a DFI but he keeps complaining about being "broke" or something. bah.

I think I'll have to give that vtt mod a go, too, and see if that makes any difference. You're not really hardcore unless you've got little wires crisscrossing your motherboard.

P.S.--I love this chip. It's alot more fun than this 2.4C I've got. I'm gonna be so bummed if he starts benchmarking better than me.

MaTtsPc · 16-April-04, 09:05 AM

welll thanks alot guys you been alot of help i will now order my 2500+ Mobile with the slk900a hsf with a 92mm Tornado fan! i really dont care about the loudnes i already have 14 80mm's in the case now! it sounds like a street sweeper! LOL

Jonny English · 16-April-04, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MaTtsPc


	ok i want to git something bigger an beter for my board im goin to be doing alot of o/cing an i wanted to know if i needed something beter for the NorthBridge cooler??

Probably not, but you could remove the cooler, clean off the goop that's already there & use a better quality thermal grease

nev_payne · 16-April-04, 11:14 AM

that northpole coole looks the stuff! if i was to buy one of those, I would get myself one of those 40mmLEDfans to go init though - look a lot smarter.

MaTtsPc · 16-April-04, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny English


	Probably not, but you could remove the cooler, clean off the goop that's already there & use a better quality thermal grease

Already 1 step ahead of ya there when i first got the m/b i through some A/S 5 on it!

psychofunk · 16-April-04, 12:38 PM

If your gonna take it to the next level then I vote Swiftech MCX159

MaTtsPc · 16-April-04, 02:24 PM

OK i orderd ! i got the Mobile 2500+ slk900a HsF an a 92mm tornado fan a big 4800Rpm an i got some Tt ddr heat sinks too.. i think next pay im going to git the Radeon 9600Xt 500/650!

thanks for everything pimps!

matt

16-April-04, 03:27 AM		#1 (permalink)
MaTtsPc Apex Tech God	Abit Nf7 - S v2.0 northbridge cooler ok i want to git something bigger an beter for my board im goin to be doing alot of o/cing an i wanted to know if i needed something beter for the NorthBridge cooler??

16-April-04, 04:04 AM		#4 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	What he said. You don't really need it unless doing a VDD volt mod. You might not get much more juice out of it....but it gets hot at that high voltage. I did that to my bro's NF7-S and he's running the NB at 2.1V. I think stock cooling would be sufficient as far as the BIOS will allow you to go. Last edited by lAnonymousl; 16-April-04 at 04:23 AM..

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16-April-04, 03:32 AM		#2 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned	Nope, the stock cooler provides ample cooling. My 2100+ clocked at 2.7 runs the chipset at 31C load at 1.8v with a room ambient of 70F, like I said, ample cooling.

16-April-04, 03:44 AM		#3 (permalink)
CPU Killer Apex Master Tech	well it all depends on your definition of "alot of overclocking" if you are going to keep the voltage on the chipset below 1.9 volts, then you are probably ok with stock cooling. But if you are crazy like ZEN and pump 3 volts into the chipset, then you are going to need a better cooling solution. personally I alway upgrade my chipset to a waterblock, on my older NF7-S (rev 1.2) adding a waterblock netted me 10 more hz on the FSB, but as always, not all components are equal!!! Adding a waterblock to my new NF7-S didn't gain me anything (yet) but I don't feel like I wasted my money. Cooler components are happy components. just my 35 cents worth

16-April-04, 04:28 AM		#6 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Heh. yeah I edited it. Got the vDimm and vDD mixed up. (although just 2 days ago we set that to 3.2) He's got some crappy RAM though. I think we'll have to throw my Mushkin L2's in there some time to see how far his 2500-M will go.

16-April-04, 04:47 AM		#8 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Yeah I've been trying to talk him into getting a DFI but he keeps complaining about being "broke" or something. bah. I think I'll have to give that vtt mod a go, too, and see if that makes any difference. You're not really hardcore unless you've got little wires crisscrossing your motherboard. P.S.--I love this chip. It's alot more fun than this 2.4C I've got. I'm gonna be so bummed if he starts benchmarking better than me.

16-April-04, 09:05 AM		#9 (permalink)
MaTtsPc Apex Tech God	welll thanks alot guys you been alot of help i will now order my 2500+ Mobile with the slk900a hsf with a 92mm Tornado fan! i really dont care about the loudnes i already have 14 80mm's in the case now! it sounds like a street sweeper! LOL

16-April-04, 11:14 AM		#11 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	that northpole coole looks the stuff! if i was to buy one of those, I would get myself one of those 40mmLEDfans to go init though - look a lot smarter.

16-April-04, 12:38 PM		#13 (permalink)
psychofunk Funky Psych-Hoe	If your gonna take it to the next level then I vote Swiftech MCX159

16-April-04, 02:24 PM		#14 (permalink)
MaTtsPc Apex Tech God	OK i orderd ! i got the Mobile 2500+ slk900a HsF an a 92mm tornado fan a big 4800Rpm an i got some Tt ddr heat sinks too.. i think next pay im going to git the Radeon 9600Xt 500/650! thanks for everything pimps! matt