Problem with Chipset cooler

Ezyryder · 19 Jan 2007 at 08:53

Hello guys,

I have a problem with my stock NB Chipset cooler in my MSI Neo4 Platinum v1.0. I have installed a eVGA 7950GX2 and this doesn't leave more than 15mm clearance between the mobo and the card therefore making imposible the replacement for a Zalman or an Akasa chipset cooler. I also contacted Thermalright but their range is not compatible with my motherboard.

The problem itself is the fan of the chipset cooler spins at 9000 rpm and the sound it gives is very annoying. I have thought about connecting a Fan Regulator (like the Vantec one), nothing fancy but may be that will put the noise down. Any other ideas or recommendations?

Thanks

pegasus1 · 19 Jan 2007 at 14:08

Could you not install one of these

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SY-007-ZA

and cut off any fins that are in the way

Ezyryder · 19 Jan 2007 at 15:27

Nope, the 7950GX2 is over the chipset cooler, I could buy that can cut it in half though!

CarlD · 19 Jan 2007 at 16:16

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-033-TR - im using one on a EVGA 680i.. works very well imo

CarlD · 19 Jan 2007 at 16:22

http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=222uu0.jpg < Sorry about the image quality.

(the cooler is just under my 8800gtx.. in the red circle

)

EDIT: i should read the original post

w3bbo · 19 Jan 2007 at 16:30

Vantec Iceberg works a treat for me.

Ezyryder · 19 Jan 2007 at 17:21

w3bbo, do you use the Vantec Iceberg as a chipset cooler?

What about a Fan controller to regulate the speed?