DFI "expert" chipset cooling.

matt100 · 21 Jan 2006 at 19:32

I think I'm going to take the xpert plunge but active cooling just won't do.. can anyone confirm the zalman passive NB cooler is up to the job or even better suggest a decent 1/2" ID waterblock?

RogueElite1 · 21 Jan 2006 at 20:12

The Zalman northbridge definately works.

Do a search for my username and you'll see some posts on what i did to my Nforce 4 ultra chipset and the zalman heatsink.

I've been running it like is for month n bit now with no problems.

I've heard that the Northbridge chipset can take quite a bit of heat to before getting damaged.

tom_e · 21 Jan 2006 at 21:44

many people use the zalman passive and say it works very well although it all depends on the amount of air movement in your case

welshtom · 21 Jan 2006 at 22:02

lunaforce l4e

google it. or i'll give you a linky on msn

Tom

Minstadave · 21 Jan 2006 at 23:23

The zalman will be more than upto the job, I have one on my Ultra-D and it gives great temps (better than the stock cooler by 10-15 degrees easy).

4Qman · 22 Jan 2006 at 02:14

Im using the Mazie 4 1/2 Chipset block on the Expert boad matt. Never hits above 32oC mate. wicked. there is a link to pics in the Expert Motherboard section mate.