I need a Fan for NB heatsink - DFI Infinity 975X/G

[augiem]

Hi guys,

I'm putting a C2D system together like everyone else in the world. My CPU isn't here yet, but I want a better cooling for my 975X NB than the passive HS on the mobo.

Anyone know what size fan (30, 40, 50 mm???) I should get to stick on top of this HS? (I measured it about 1 10/16" sqaure) See this DFI 975X/G mobo pic. I'm using a Scythe Mine cooler, so I think I will only have about 1/2 - 3/4 inch clearance above the NB HS for a fan.
(Check out these pics of the scythe mine on a mobo -- not my mobo -- looks like this has slightly less clearance than my DFI.

Also, see that other chip in the lower left on the DFI picDFI pic? I assume it's southbridge? What's that finny grey pad? Should I take it off and put a heatsink/fan? (

I did see some really nice offset copper NB coolers mentioned in a thread here, but they're $25-$30, which is out of my range for this project.

Also, any tips on mounting it to that type of HS would be appreciated!

Augie

 

[augiem]

Well, since my measurement of the HS came kinda close to 40mm, that's what I ordered. Dunno how to make it stick, but hopefully I'll find a way.

BTW, does it void your warranty on a mobo if you replace the NB or SB heatsinks?

Augie

 

[hardwareking]

well that changes through manufacturers.
Check the manual that came with ur mobo.

 

[Bull Dog]

I believe with DFI changing the Chipset cooler doesn't void the warrenty as long as you don't damage the die.

 

[augiem]

Well, if anybody was reading this thread, I got a 40mm fan, but it's a bit small. I think 50mm would be just fine.

As to the warranty, looking at the manual, looks like it does void it to me.