North Bridge Fans stopped

mjm953 · 16-November-03, 10:07 AM

I glanced in my window not to long ago and noticed that my north bridge fan wasn't running so I'm like WTF?!

I opened the side panel and made sure it was still plugged in all the way and it of course was. So I took it out and plugged it firmly back it... Still no go.

Any idea? My computer has been running for almost two days now but I don't think that should have anything to do with it.

Help is much appreciated.

EDIT: I only bring up that its been on for just about two days because when I restarted it, the fan came back on... Go figure..

Jonny English · 16-November-03, 10:45 AM

What's it plugged into? A mobo header or the psu?

Also, how old is the fan? I found the 50mm fans or my northbridge only lasted a year - I go without now.

biohazardpc · 16-November-03, 12:27 PM

If you are worried about it I would replace the fan. Watch your temps and if they go up too much then replace the fan. If the temps are fine then leave it without a fan.

BigAkita · 16-November-03, 01:34 PM

A northbridge fan isn't needed if you aren't OCing it too much or if you have some good air circulating.

mjm953 · 16-November-03, 03:46 PM

I understnad that I could go without it, the only thing was that the motherboard is about a week, week and a half old.

Th eComputers been on for 6 horus now and the fans still goin fine so I think I'm set.

Thanks anyway though

16-November-03, 10:07 AM		#1 (permalink)
mjm953 Apex Techie II	North Bridge Fan stopped I glanced in my window not to long ago and noticed that my north bridge fan wasn't running so I'm like WTF?! I opened the side panel and made sure it was still plugged in all the way and it of course was. So I took it out and plugged it firmly back it... Still no go. Any idea? My computer has been running for almost two days now but I don't think that should have anything to do with it. Help is much appreciated. EDIT: I only bring up that its been on for just about two days because when I restarted it, the fan came back on... Go figure.. Last edited by mjm953; 16-November-03 at 10:37 AM..

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16-November-03, 10:45 AM		#2 (permalink)
Jonny English Etiquette & English Gentleman	What's it plugged into? A mobo header or the psu? Also, how old is the fan? I found the 50mm fans or my northbridge only lasted a year - I go without now.

16-November-03, 12:27 PM		#3 (permalink)
biohazardpc H.A.L.O.-Hoe	If you are worried about it I would replace the fan. Watch your temps and if they go up too much then replace the fan. If the temps are fine then leave it without a fan.

16-November-03, 01:34 PM		#4 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	A northbridge fan isn't needed if you aren't OCing it too much or if you have some good air circulating.

16-November-03, 03:46 PM		#5 (permalink)
mjm953 Apex Techie II	I understnad that I could go without it, the only thing was that the motherboard is about a week, week and a half old. Th eComputers been on for 6 horus now and the fans still goin fine so I think I'm set. Thanks anyway though