Abit IC7 Max3 OTES Shut Down Problem

[Jimborama]

I have a Problem with my Abit IC7 Max3 OTES setup, that I'm pretty sure is attributed to the NorthBridge Overheating. A couple of weeks ago the Heatsink on the NorthBridge started Squealing intermitently, and now The system shuts down, and won't stay operating.

System:
Abit IC7 Max3 OTES Mobo
P4 3.0E 800 FSB
1 GB Geil Ultra Dragon PC 3200
Asus 5950 Ultra 256 Meg 8X AGP
2 x 60 Gig Maxtor 8 Meg 7200 Ultra Ata (Win 98SE)
2 x 60 Gig Maxtor 8 Meg 7200 SATA Drives, (Win XP Pro)
MSI 8X DVD +- RW

What I need to know is there anyone else out there running on I875 Chipset Mobo's that have had similar problems. And feedback would be greatly appreciated.
tia.

 

[EndGame]

Anybody???? LOL! Just about everybody whom bought the IC7/IS7 and a few others......There are some nice aftermarket northbridge coolers available at NewEgg and other online retailers by Zalman, Vantec, etc..

 

[Jimborama]

I sent an email to Abit Support but still haven't heard from them yet. I will probably Order a H20 Cooling system, and see if that doesn't help. It won't operate for more than a minute now, without shutting down completely.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Have you checked to see if the northbridge fan is even spinning? Man that's a lotta Hds, why are you running 2 versions of windows anyway?

 

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: Jimborama
I sent an email to Abit Support but still haven't heard from them yet. I will probably Order a H20 Cooling system, and see if that doesn't help. It won't operate for more than a minute now, without shutting down completely.

They'll try to tell you they have an identical replacement for free..............then they'll charge you $6 shipping! LOL! If you wanna O/C that Pressie, yeah, look into H2O for the best results.