Replacing the Chipset fan

RoboCod · 20 Jun 2006 at 10:23

The chipset fan on the DFI expert is a noisy little bugger! Are passive coolers any good or should I opt for a quieter fan?

Cheers

split · 20 Jun 2006 at 11:49

See this post.

Not an expert board, but similar dimensions.

PinkFloyd · 20 Jun 2006 at 12:06

Depending on what gfx card you are using the Zalman Passive northbridge cooler works fine (ZM-NB47J)
Loads of space around my 7900gt for it, and plenty of space for another 7900gt later on

RoboCod · 20 Jun 2006 at 17:07

well at the mo I just have a geforce6500, there is space for a heatsink but I will soon be upgrading to an x1900xt. IM not sure how big that card is, I think it will cover the poorly placed fan so it looks like the Zalman bracket might be the answer. Anyone got an x1900 and could tell me how it sits?