Abit IP35 Pro modding

[Zstream]

Hey all,

I am going to replace the heatpipe system on the board, I already purchased the Northbridge heatsink Syba NB Cooler does anyone know of a good CPU cooler that will allow the CPU cooler to be pointed at a 90degree angle? I want the fan placed behind the cooler as well. Mobo Pic

Any suggestions?

 

[jonmcc33]

What's the purpose of this? That heatpipe was probably just as effective as whatever you purchased. The IP35 Pro can overclock quite high with stock cooling...

 

[Zstream]

Originally posted by: jonmcc33
What's the purpose of this? That heatpipe was probably just as effective as whatever you purchased. The IP35 Pro can overclock quite high with stock cooling...

Because I have seen the heatpipe system increase overall mobo temps, this leads to a lower overall o/c. Now help me find a cpu cooler!

I am pretty sure the Thermalright Ultra-90 will work but I was looking for a few more options.

 

[jonmcc33]

That isn't going to help better than the stock cooler. Just improve airflow inside your system.

 

[Zstream]

Originally posted by: jonmcc33
That isn't going to help better than the stock cooler. Just improve airflow inside your system.

I already know it will, I have seen it first hand. I am NOT using the stock cooling solutiosn period.

 

[jonmcc33]

The heatsink on the IP35 Pro is massive. Just put a nice fan above it and you'd be set.

 

[canuck88]

Stock cooling on the IP35 pro is great if you re-seat everything with good thermal compound and do the bolt mod to ensure it's making good contact... I agree with the others that what you are doing will probably end up being worse (and cost you unnecessary $$)...

 

[jonmcc33]

I could understand and agree if the northbridge heatsink was smaller and had no heatpipe but it's very large and has a heatpipe to redirect heat upwards. I mean come on...just put some good airflow in the case and the cooling will be fine.