Abit NF7-S northbridge HS

danbanger · 19-May-04, 08:38 PM

I just found out the fan on the northbridge is dead. My computer has been working fine lol? Do I really need to get a new one ( is it gonna kill my motherboard)?

TekXoID · 19-May-04, 08:41 PM

I thought my stock NF7-S chipset cooler died, then I found that it was unplugged.

What is your load chipset temp? If above 35c it's time to get a NB cooler replacement.
Personally I use the Thermalright NB-1. Check out SVC's Selection.

Spectrum · 19-May-04, 08:41 PM

If the manufacturer originally had one, probably. My MSI K7N2-L doesn't have one, just a passive heatsink, but better safe than sorry when the fan will only cost like $4.

Erad · 19-May-04, 08:42 PM

It'll prolly shorten the life of it; and ofcourse limit overclockability.
Seriously though, what's it gonna hurt to get a fan for your northbridge? Better safe than sorry.

danbanger · 19-May-04, 08:46 PM

I guess I will go with the same north bridge cooler as you tekx thanks for everyones quick responses while I restarted my computer

EDIT: would this fit with a zalman HSF?

TYCOON · 19-May-04, 09:27 PM

Ha ha mine stopped working today too, at first it started to make dieing sounds for about a week...right now I'm running fan less heheheh.

Edit: would this work to cool a 9600XT?

TekXoID · 19-May-04, 10:39 PM

Not so sure that it would fit with that heatsink dan, it fit with my SP-97 in place.
I say look at some reviews (#1 #2 #3 ) and determine if it will fit or not.

Tycoon, yes it will work on a 9600XT ( Link ), but I would work on saving up for a better card first.
ATi has a trade-up program you know.

danbanger · 19-May-04, 11:54 PM

Thanks this is off topic but for the "trade-up" it shows the ones you can get but where can I find out how much I would get for my current card?

EDIT: or are those the only types of cards you are able to "Trade-up"?

TYCOON · 20-May-04, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TekXoID


	Not so sure that it would fit with that heatsink dan, it fit with my SP-97 in place. I say look at some reviews (#1 #2 #3 ) and determine if it will fit or not. Tycoon, yes it will work on a 9600XT ( Link ), but I would work on saving up for a better card first. ATi has a trade-up program you know.

ghaaa i only bought it 4 months ago when i got my whole new pc setup....

I wont be getting ANY new hardware for 2 years...gota pay off $13,000 loan

TekXoID · 20-May-04, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by danbanger


	Thanks this is off topic but for the "trade-up" it shows the ones you can get but where can I find out how much I would get for my current card? EDIT: or are those the only types of cards you are able to "Trade-up"?

In the trade up process you give them the model and serial of you're ATi-Based card and they will deduct a set amount from the cost of the new card, and an additional amount may be credited back to you once they receive you're card.

You can contact them via sales email for rough quotes based on make/model.

ZENNZZO · 20-May-04, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbanger


	I just found out the fan on the northbridge is dead. My computer has been working fine lol? Do I really need to get a new one ( is it gonna kill my motherboard)?

Stock one available right
here for 4.99
Lapping the northy itself will do more for you than putting the most expensive cooler on there. They arn't very flat to start with.

TYCOON · 20-May-04, 01:25 AM

Would they RMA this thing, I REALLY don't have any money to spare.

ZENNZZO · 20-May-04, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TYCOON


	Would they RMA this thing, I REALLY don't have any money to spare.

I almost for sure they would...tell them it that or a new Mobo soon...ABiT has a very liberal RMA policy. You can do it right there through http://www.excaliberpc.com too, they are an authorized warrenty dealer.
I think they are in the southbay area too.

KayinStorm · 20-May-04, 11:50 AM

I just stuffed a Sapphire GPU fan on my (was passive) northbridge. Temps dropped 2 C. I'm happy. I just had to find a way to jack it into the PSU, cause there's no header in the area. I used a molex, it spins it like nobody's business. And it looks so cool. At least till I get water...

danbanger · 09-September-04, 06:31 AM

Update: my GPU hsf recently died today so I thought it was time to fix some things. ( I actually ran my computer for a few days with a dead gfx card fan, I had an open case and a house fan on it though) ended up buying a Vantec "VGA and chipset cooling kit" for 10 bucks now my computer is about 3C cooler! haha

floatingtrem · 13-September-04, 11:23 AM

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	What is your load chipset temp? If above 35c it's time to get a NB cooler replacement.

that does seem very high? my ambient temp is 35c on your average day, shouldnt a trouble temp be in relation to your case's usualy temp anywho? (assuming you arent operating you computer over the stove)

19-May-04, 08:38 PM		#1 (permalink)
danbanger Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Abit NF7-S northbridge HS I just found out the fan on the northbridge is dead. My computer has been working fine lol? Do I really need to get a new one ( is it gonna kill my motherboard)?

19-May-04, 08:46 PM		#5 (permalink)
danbanger Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	I guess I will go with the same north bridge cooler as you tekx thanks for everyones quick responses while I restarted my computer EDIT: would this fit with a zalman HSF? Last edited by danbanger; 19-May-04 at 08:53 PM..

19-May-04, 11:54 PM		#8 (permalink)
danbanger Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Thanks this is off topic but for the "trade-up" it shows the ones you can get but where can I find out how much I would get for my current card? EDIT: or are those the only types of cards you are able to "Trade-up"? Last edited by danbanger; 20-May-04 at 12:03 AM..

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19-May-04, 08:41 PM		#2 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned	I thought my stock NF7-S chipset cooler died, then I found that it was unplugged. What is your load chipset temp? If above 35c it's time to get a NB cooler replacement. Personally I use the Thermalright NB-1. Check out SVC's Selection.

19-May-04, 08:41 PM		#3 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	If the manufacturer originally had one, probably. My MSI K7N2-L doesn't have one, just a passive heatsink, but better safe than sorry when the fan will only cost like $4.

19-May-04, 08:42 PM		#4 (permalink)
Erad Radic-Hoe Gallery Mod	It'll prolly shorten the life of it; and ofcourse limit overclockability. Seriously though, what's it gonna hurt to get a fan for your northbridge? Better safe than sorry.

19-May-04, 09:27 PM		#6 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God	Ha ha mine stopped working today too, at first it started to make dieing sounds for about a week...right now I'm running fan less heheheh. Edit: would this work to cool a 9600XT?

19-May-04, 10:39 PM		#7 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned	Not so sure that it would fit with that heatsink dan, it fit with my SP-97 in place. I say look at some reviews (#1 #2 #3 ) and determine if it will fit or not. Tycoon, yes it will work on a 9600XT ( Link ), but I would work on saving up for a better card first. ATi has a trade-up program you know.

20-May-04, 01:25 AM		#12 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God	Would they RMA this thing, I REALLY don't have any money to spare.

20-May-04, 11:50 AM		#14 (permalink)
KayinStorm Apex Tech God	I just stuffed a Sapphire GPU fan on my (was passive) northbridge. Temps dropped 2 C. I'm happy. I just had to find a way to jack it into the PSU, cause there's no header in the area. I used a molex, it spins it like nobody's business. And it looks so cool. At least till I get water...

09-September-04, 06:31 AM		#15 (permalink)
danbanger Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	Update: my GPU hsf recently died today so I thought it was time to fix some things. ( I actually ran my computer for a few days with a dead gfx card fan, I had an open case and a house fan on it though) ended up buying a Vantec "VGA and chipset cooling kit" for 10 bucks now my computer is about 3C cooler! haha