DQ6 Fan Mounting Problem

[Duff]Chef · 28 Apr 2008 at 20:17

Any idea what fans apart from the standard intel one can be used on a DQ6 mobo. It appears the heat pipes running around the back of the mobo mean that you cannot fit a back plate for the majority of large CPU coolers..

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Cheers

BlackBat · 28 Apr 2008 at 22:51

I would imagine any cooler which uses push pins similiar to the stock cooler, such as:-

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-045-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=821

Cob · 28 Apr 2008 at 22:58

You should be able to remove the backplate. Any decent cooler should be able to make up for the loss of the plate.

BlackBat · 28 Apr 2008 at 23:14

I seem to remember someone doing just that, although that would void any warranty (which is why I wouldn't suggest it unless the OP is feeling brave) :eek:

!!!

Cob · 28 Apr 2008 at 23:17

You can put it back on and they'll never know

jbloggs · 29 Apr 2008 at 11:29

BlackBat said:
I seem to remember someone doing just that, although that would void any warranty...

In the manual of my Gigabyte GA X38 DQ6 on Page 16, there are instructions for removing the Crazy Cool Heatsink, and it states nothing about voiding the warranty if it is removed, and I would hardly think they would actually give you a guide as how to remove it, if doing so would void the warranty.

Locky · 29 Apr 2008 at 19:12

On my board i just fited the back plate of the aftermark cooler over the top of the gigabyte plate. done this on my TT heatsink and water block.

eggnoodle · 29 Apr 2008 at 19:45

As suggested you can remove the backplate very easily by following gigabyte instructions in the manual/website.

However, if you do not wish to remove the crazy cool backplate. Try either the akasa ak965 or ak961, both excellent coolers, I have tried and fitted both with no problem or overlapping to other motherboard components.

I currently have the ak965 fitted to my x38t-dq6 qx9650. Idles in the low 20s and full load is mid 20s, ak961 is exactly the same temps didnt notice any difference.