changing chipset fan with heatsink

[clarnibass]

Is it ok to change the small chipset fan on a nForce3 motherboard to a heatsink like a Zalman?

http://www.zalman.co.kr/

Thanks.

 

[Siddy]

the only problem is getting the heatsink to be stuck hard against it, where as the cpu sockets have clamps, the north-bridge (chipset) dosnt have a clamp, so it might not transfer heat as well as it should, therefore overheating. If u can get a cheap on off ebay and try it for 5mins while monitoring the temp,a nd its at a good temp, then it will.
I think u should go for a larger (lower RPM - quieter) fan and heatsink, or water cooling, but the first is cheaper and easier

 

[imported_Kensai]

Actually, some of them have push pin holes and others use a hooking mechanism. It will depend on your motherboard.
It is usually better to use a third party cooler rather than the stock NB cooler.