KT266A Chipset Cooler

[xXgambitXx]

Hi. i have a Soltek SL-75DRV2 mobo and the chipset fan has been making a whine lately. The thing is so small that i don't think it would make any difference if i just unplugged the thing. i don't know much about chipsets but i hear that the fans don't do much. i was just wondering if it would hurt to pull the plug on my chipset fan ? i've seen some passive options, like Zalman's deal, but it doesn't look like it's worth the money or effort. i'm running an XP1800 at factory settings. any input would be appreciated...thanks.

 

[Avalanche007]

If the noise is bothering you i would replace it, and not simply unplug it. The manufacturer would not put it on there if it wasnt needed. My Abit KR7A has a kt266a chipset and it has a heat sink and fan also. I dont think it would be wise to remove it.

 

[jmorrell]

My mobo only has a heatsink on the KT266 chipset - there is no fan. The heatsink doesn't really get that hot (I've checked it), so I think a fan is probably unnecessary. Just make sure you have some kind of heat sink on the chipset.

 

[Migroo]

Same here - my KT266A mobo doesnt have a fan on the Northbridge heatsink.

Interpret that as you will, but then again if you dont want a fan you could always put a bigger heatsink on there.