i875 Chipset Fans

[NomisST]

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=&sumit=Go&description=35-116-005&searchdepa=0

I own the Abit IC7-G Mobo which has the 875 chipset. I know that this item is for the intel 845 chipset, but can it still be used on the board? If not what else can I get? The abit chipset stock fan is just so loud for that tiny fan I need to upgrade it. Another site:

http://www.pccasegear.com/category41_1.htm

Says it works with the i875 Chipset, but when you click on more info it only says works with 845 chipset.

I also changed my stock cpu fan to the Zalman CNPS7000A-AlCu. I heard this was a great fan, can't wait to get it.

 

[thraxes]

Linkified for the lazy

Hmmm Asus uses a large passive HeatSink on their boards, wouldn't this be an idea? That large Zalman will throw enough air over the northbridge to cool it aswell if fitted with a nice large Heatsink like the Asus boards.

 

[NomisST]

So your saying I should just use a CPU fan and take off the Northbridge cooler?

 

[boomerang]

Use one of these though. Better make sure it will work with your board first. This one needs mounting holes.

 

[NomisST]

Well my motherboard definately does not have the push pin slots, so the zalman won't be able to work on my Mobo. I really want a zalman too, but the thermaltake looks like it's the only one able to fit. Should I buy the thermaltake or stick with stock or is it a problem if you don't have a northbridge cooler? Give me some options thanks for your reply.

 

[PaveHawk]

On my ABIT IC7, I mounted a Zalman NB32J with a bit of Artic Silver thermal adhesive.

 

[johnjkr1]

The Zalman I bought through directron came with a thermal adhesive, for those "hole challenged" boards...works great....no fan...no noise

 

[NomisST]

Hmm this information is great, is it possible that I can use the adhesive that comes with the package or is it better if i got the artic silver adhesive? Thanks for the great options.

 

[boomerang]

I'd just use what comes with it. AS would probably be better, but, it's just a chip not your processor. My opinion.

 

[NomisST]

Ok one last piece of concern. Will the adhesives stick the heatsink to the board permanently or will it fall off and break my $400.00 graphics card??? This is all I want to know before I spend my money on this.

 

[boomerang]

My understanding is that the adhesive is considered permanent.

 

[alien886]

I have the same MOBO and CPU HSF! It'll work! Works for me...

 

[PaveHawk]

The adhesive that comes with it is fine. Don't spend more more than the actual heatsink just to get the Artic Silver name, like I did. Matter of fact, if somebody was selling Lamborghini Silver adhesive that day, Im sure I would have bought it since it "has to be better".

grr

 

[NomisST]

hehe ok thanks a lot for your help. I'm going to get the items asap. Thanks again!