Enough space for NB Heatsink?

[goobernoodles]

Ok, I've got a MSI Neo4 s939 motherboard, a Powercolor x850 pro, and a zalman ZF700cu mounted on it. I am striving to make this baby a lot quieter, however there seems to be not enough space to put a Zalman ZM-NB47J. (http://www.svc.com/zanoco.html) I have yet to buy the chipset cooler.

Does anyone have this combo?

Would a Zalman ZM-NB32J work instead? (http://www.svc.com/zazmnobrhe.html)

 

[eljaye925]

Like you, the chipset fan on my Neo2 has been driving me crazy. It has simular(sp) chipset to graphics card locations.

I just got the 700-cu to replace the ati silencer that was on my X800XT. There was no way to fit the 47J with the silencer. I have had a ZM-NB47J for a year and finally got to try it out.

My first attempt: The 47J won't fit with the 700-cu BUT by cutting a few pins it fits perfectly.

Problem: I removed the wrong row of pins I'm picking up another 47J tonight and I'm giving it another go tomorow.

Even thou I'm not finished yet, I know the 47J with minor mods ie. shortening 5 or 6 pins will fit the neo2. I looked at some pictures on the egg of the Neo4 plat and I think it would work for that board too. The 47J is cheap, you might want to give it a shot.

Pict of Neo2 Plat

I think I'm more excited by this, than by the new processor I just bought. lol

 

[eljaye925]

Hey, in case you're interested, I finished the install. Here are some pictures.

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L.J.

 

[goobernoodles]

Slick. Thats a great idea. What did you use to cut the pins?