Hardware Analysis Community Forums http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/ 2009-11-24T23:14:26-05:00 http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/ /images/halogo.gif text/html 2007-01-31T08:27:43-05:00 angryhippy http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/?o=20#473620 <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northbridge_(computing" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northbridge_(computing</a>) Read the overview. You can usually get the fans from the mobo maker or buy an aftermarket one from a retail or online store. Just look for chipset fans:<br /> <br /> <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://www.directron.com/chipset1.html" target="_blank">http://www.directron.com/chipset1.html</a> text/html 2007-01-31T04:50:15-05:00 t b http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/?o=20#473596 um, the small one on the motherboard. I thought it was called the motherboard fan but then someone told be it was a cpu fan, but some sites call it a chipset fan. anyways, it's the smallest one, not a case fan or a power source fan, those i know. I've been trying to replace this one but i can't seem to find them anywhere. what is a Northbridge fan anyways? text/html 2007-01-30T06:43:43-05:00 Shadow_Ops_Airman1 http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#473326 the CPU fan or the Northbridge Fan, text/html 2007-01-30T05:58:38-05:00 t b http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#473323 Hi I'm in Canada, how would I go about replacing my AMD Athlon chipsetfan, now my systems shuts down after an hour or so. Thanks. text/html 2006-12-03T18:17:57-05:00 angryhippy http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#463036 Mine is still running 17 months after making that post. text/html 2006-12-03T17:39:27-05:00 Joe Fielding http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#463031 Hi, I had the same problem as everyone else, and I followed the advice of the above poster, only I used a small amount of WD-40 on the fan, and it's running smoothly once again. text/html 2006-09-25T22:46:28-05:00 Eric Hale http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#447933 You ought to consider the MCX159-CU series Chipset Heatsinks from Swiftech. <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://swiftech.com/." target="_blank">http://swiftech.com/.</a> Super quiet and fits with SLI video cards. <br /> <br /> I just installed a ThermalTake Crystal Orbe A1178. It is noisy as heck. It's by far the noisiest fan on my machine. The Swiftech is rated at 18 dBa. I just ordered one from NewEgg. It wasn't cheap. But, who cares if it solves my problem. text/html 2006-05-17T21:16:46-05:00 Squallers http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#413811 Yeah you gotta be careful about that though. I bought a Zalman heatsink to put on mine but didnt rialise quite how little room my arctic silencer left as it covers half of it and is pretty close<br /> <br /> I did consider just sawing some of the pins off so that it fitted, but thought that might not be a good idea lol, that said....... do you think it might work? text/html 2006-05-17T18:02:43-05:00 AlanOne http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#413755 The best solution is to replace the chipset fan with a passive northbridge cooler. No sound, no extra power draw although putting one in is a bit tedious (and tight if you're ruuning 2 video cards), but well worth it. You can find several here: <a class="ext" href="/action/r/http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Passive+Northbridge&amp;hl=en&amp;hs=jTk&amp;lr=&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=froogle&amp;ct=title" target="_blank">http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=Passive+Northbridge&amp;hl...p;ct=title</a> text/html 2006-05-17T16:17:17-05:00 Manuel Monette http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#413743 hi<br /> <br /> to get a replacement fan, call ASUS:<br /> <br /> (510) 739-3777 extension 3<br /> <br /> they'll need your serial number<br /> <br /> <img src="/images/smilies/smile1.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" alt=":)" title=":)"> text/html 2005-09-28T00:38:17-05:00 Rory Witham http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#329094 MInes started being a bitch as well, I thought it was my 120MM.. the noise is louder than my server...<br /> <br /> There isnt much room too play with, luck im running 6600gt's or I wouldnt have a chance in ftting anything else. I will have to dig out some of the water cooling kit i got lying about..<br /> <br /> I did say meches after care was rubbish... I guess no one listens then?<br /> <br /> <br /> FFS, I just touched mine and the retaining clip just broke off, dam thing, quick mod later.. drill two big ass screws to get it to hold on temporary till I can get to fixing it correctly, now I know I cant have SLI. text/html 2005-09-27T23:34:09-05:00 angryhippy http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#329072 You don't really have to worry about drying the WD-40. It's non conductive. I thought when I did mine it was gonna be a temporary fix too, but it's still running after some months. And still faster than before. text/html 2005-09-27T18:56:43-05:00 Tim Palmer http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#328976 The annoying whine started on mine a couple of weeks ago. There seems to be no end of bother with this chipset fan. <br /> <br /> As a temporary fix I've taken the fan off given it a good blast of air and wd40. Let it dry well and then screwed it back in. Didn't touch the heatsink. I've left the cover plate off and its been fine for well over a week now at a steady 8400 (!) rpm<br /> <br /> I'm going to put something else on though as not a long term fix. Think I'll probably go for the Zalman NB47J as I've got a nice airy case.<br /> <br /> Cant be bothered to get a replacement from Asus as I'll have to do it via Mesh who I bought the system from and they are hopeless with anything aftersales (hindsight is a wonderful thing!).<br /> <br /> Poor show from Asus who I normally find excellent quality.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> text/html 2005-09-21T20:54:55-05:00 mike elkheir http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#326451 hi guys, my asus-sli fan has started spinning strangely and making a lot of noise, its only about 6 months old and is rather annoying, i will try ringing asus to get a replacement, hopefully that will work, but what else could i try. thanks text/html 2005-09-17T15:44:52-05:00 Chris McNally http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/topic/48583/#324722 Don't see why not-just make sure the fan is sitting snugly on the chipset without the pad acting as a shim.