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A8N-SLI chipset fan

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imported_rod

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Okay, if you hadn't already guesed, I have an ASUS A8N-SLI deluxe, and the noise from the chipset is really started to get annoying - it's the noiseiest thing in my system.

Anyway, I'm planning to overclock, but I also wanna make my PC a bit quieter. So, do I go with the passive NB47J from Zalman, or the free replacement which asus is offering to all A8N-SLI owners. I know the zalman will be quieter, but would the active cooler from ASUS handle the overclocking better?

Anyway, thanks for any advice you can give me people.
RoD
 
OK. So the NB47 should be enough, even when OCing.

So, it's better to buy a passive Zalman cooler than get the active cooling combo freebie from ASUS.

Also, does this void my warranty?

RoD
 
I am using the Zalman I installed it before I booted for the first time, and I ordered the replacement fan incase I have a warranty issue I will take the Zalman off and put the stock cooler back on.
 
I have both, but I haven't had a chance to try the NB47J yet. I've used the replacement Asus fan, and it's one of the loudest fans in the computer, but only because it's a quiet computer. The MSI 6600GT is equally loud when idling.

I'm personally going to use my NB47J in my own system and direct some airflow at it from a 120mm fan. That should cool it better than either of the Asus fans, and should be quieter too.
 
OK, cool. Thanks ppl. I think I'll be doing what you guys have done, and install a Zalman NB47J. I'm about to put a 120mm intake fan in my case, so that should keep it cool. I might get the ASUS aswell like Rustler, in case i get any warranty issues.

RoD
 
I just read a few threads like this and impuse-bought the zalman ZM-NB47J passive heatsink for my ASUS nforce4 SLi board. I took the easy route, using a wire cutter to nip off the heads of the push-pins of my chipset fan rather than taking out the mobo- although I literally mauled the old fan off the board, the board remained undamaged. Setting the pin-rails on the heatsink is tedious, and it took my a while to force it onto the board, but now that it's on, it fits in quite nicely under my 6800 and temps hover around 35-40 C as opposed to...35-40 C with the fan. Oh yeah, and now my pc is virtually silent.

I would reccomend it if you don't mind fiddling with your mobo for an hour.
 
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