odd fan questions

hondatuner · 29-March-04, 04:13 PM

i've seen it done on some of the pictures but how would i attach an 80mm fan say on top of my ram or on my VGA

Im_gumby · 29-March-04, 04:17 PM

I wouldn't think that would be terribly effective, in addition to a very lop-sided attachment. There are 20-30mm fan attachments for RAM sinks already on the market. I'll try to find one for you.

Im_gumby · 29-March-04, 04:19 PM

Here's a link to a review for this sort of thing: http://www.overclockedcafe.com/ramcooler/ramcooler1.htm

First thing to pop up on a Google search. Google... it's a good thing.

hondatuner · 29-March-04, 05:24 PM

what about for a graphics card

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Originally Posted by Im_gumby


	Here's a link to a review for this sort of thing: http://www.overclockedcafe.com/ramcooler/ramcooler1.htm First thing to pop up on a Google search. Google... it's a good thing.

FunkyFresh · 29-March-04, 05:56 PM

So-Trick Computers has a good selection of heatsink/fan combos for video card (or Northbridge) chipsets. SVC has both Full-size VGA and Chipset style coolers.

What type of video card do you have, and what's it have on it now (fan, heatsink only, etc)?

hondatuner · 29-March-04, 06:07 PM

its a radeon 9200. and its just the stock heatsink

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Originally Posted by FunkyFresh


	So-Trick Computers has a good selection of heatsink/fan combos for video card (or Northbridge) chipsets. SVC has both Full-size VGA and Chipset style coolers. What type of video card do you have, and what's it have on it now (fan, heatsink only, etc)?

FunkyFresh · 30-March-04, 08:12 AM

Then the chipset-style coolers would probably work well for you, if you can remove the old heatsink. I've heard ATI liked to use thermal adhesive on their cards, which makes it a little more tricky to remove (may involve putting it in the freezer, but that's your call). But if yours only has retention pins, then you should have it easy.

davidkruta · 02-April-04, 09:59 PM

look for something like the vantec spectrum (i think thats what its called) or take an old pci card, strip off all the chips, cut a hole in it and put an 80mm in it. theres a few posts in the gallery that have it.

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hondatuner Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	odd fan questions i've seen it done on some of the pictures but how would i attach an 80mm fan say on top of my ram or on my VGA

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29-March-04, 04:17 PM		#2 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	I wouldn't think that would be terribly effective, in addition to a very lop-sided attachment. There are 20-30mm fan attachments for RAM sinks already on the market. I'll try to find one for you.

29-March-04, 04:19 PM		#3 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	Here's a link to a review for this sort of thing: http://www.overclockedcafe.com/ramcooler/ramcooler1.htm First thing to pop up on a Google search. Google... it's a good thing.

29-March-04, 05:56 PM		#5 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk	So-Trick Computers has a good selection of heatsink/fan combos for video card (or Northbridge) chipsets. SVC has both Full-size VGA and Chipset style coolers. What type of video card do you have, and what's it have on it now (fan, heatsink only, etc)?

30-March-04, 08:12 AM		#7 (permalink)
FunkyFresh 'Da Doctor of Funk	Then the chipset-style coolers would probably work well for you, if you can remove the old heatsink. I've heard ATI liked to use thermal adhesive on their cards, which makes it a little more tricky to remove (may involve putting it in the freezer, but that's your call). But if yours only has retention pins, then you should have it easy.

02-April-04, 09:59 PM		#8 (permalink)
davidkruta Apex Master Tech	look for something like the vantec spectrum (i think thats what its called) or take an old pci card, strip off all the chips, cut a hole in it and put an 80mm in it. theres a few posts in the gallery that have it.