- Dec 27, 2001
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Got the Shuttle AN35N Ultra and had to send it back because of a high pitch tone coming from it. Got a DFI NF II Ultra-AL for $10 more, but it doesn't have holes by the socket. I never imagined a modern MB would come without these.
In any case, I already have the Zalman CNP7000A-CU which is fantastically quiet and efficient, so I need to decide if I'm going to send the DFI back and get a MB to suit the Zalman HSF or if I should just return the Zalman and get a different HSF. I'm not happy with any of my MB choices because to get an NFII MB with passive cooling on the north bridge and four holes by the socket means getting a super cheap Chaintech or going up to a card that costs at least $20 more than the DFI.
I've heard mixed things about the Thermaltake Silent Boost. Any opinions on it or any others that use the standard clip?
In any case, I already have the Zalman CNP7000A-CU which is fantastically quiet and efficient, so I need to decide if I'm going to send the DFI back and get a MB to suit the Zalman HSF or if I should just return the Zalman and get a different HSF. I'm not happy with any of my MB choices because to get an NFII MB with passive cooling on the north bridge and four holes by the socket means getting a super cheap Chaintech or going up to a card that costs at least $20 more than the DFI.
I've heard mixed things about the Thermaltake Silent Boost. Any opinions on it or any others that use the standard clip?