LL V1000 + A8N32 SLi - Heatpipes won't work?

Captain Fizz · 9 May 2006 at 12:31

Hello folks,

Planning on a new PC (mobo died in current one, A7N8XE-D).

And the Asus A8N32 SLi Deluxe looks to be a top board.
I am also looking for a PC to be a little quieter, and the heatpipes on this one would seem to do well.

Except, I have heard that due to the LL V1000 inverting the mobo, that the heatpipes basically no longer function correctly on the Asus mobo.

Can anyone confirm that, and if so, would the DFi be a better choice for that case?
Really like the A8N32 though...

Thanks.

Captain Fizz · 9 May 2006 at 14:08

Yep - I'm planning the Zalman CNPS9500 - As it cools around the CPU socket area, along with being fairly quiet yet good cooling.

By the sounds of it, the mobo will fit, and work, but not ideal for it's own cooling.

Would it be worth getting the Asus and replacing the NB and SB heatsinks with pasive ones? (And the one beside the CPU socket)

Or just get the DFi that works out of the box. (Replacing NB cooler later)
It's looking like the DFi at the moment. Grrrr.

Captain Fizz · 9 May 2006 at 23:08

Day03 said:
Can someone show me some results of tests to show that the heatpipes don't work upside down?

The Thermalright SP97 has 3 x Heatpipes. (Current Socket A cooler)
From it's installation pic:

There, the bend at the TOP is the worst. :s
Indicating that the heatpipe on the Asus would work best updides down.

They must be of a different design in the Asus mobo, but still - The heatpipes definitely seem to have limits to their orientation...

I have emailed Asus to ask them.

EDIT - Oh, and I went for it in the end anyway.
Thanks Day03 - Made me happier to know it will run OK at least.

Even the new DFi didn't quite match what I was looking for in the Asus.

Captain Fizz · 12 May 2006 at 13:08

So it looks like the temp will be acceptable then.

Thanks peeps.

I have ordered it (should be here monday!) and have the V1000 sitting waiting for it.

If there are issues, I'll get the heatsink recommended by Asus (imported from USA!) for the mofsets and 2 x Zalman NB Heatsinks.
Should be plenty of airflow by the 120mm to keep her cool.

I have not heard back from Asus yet re the email I sent them...