mounting a 80mm tornado fan on nforce NB

[Schadenfroh]

how can this be done? (a7n8x deluxe)

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
how can this be done? (a7n8x deluxe)

What, only on the top side of the mobo? LOL... well why don't you PM Insane3D about his nifty northbridge-cooling mod... the heatsink he used could be set up with a 60mm <--> 80mm duct and there you go. You would want to be careful or you might start delaminating the motherboard with that much weight and leverage, though.

 

[HardWarrior]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
how can this be done? (a7n8x deluxe)

What, only on the top side of the mobo? LOL... well why don't you PM Insane3D about his nifty northbridge-cooling mod... the heatsink he used could be set up with a 60mm <--> 80mm duct and there you go. You would want to be careful or you might start delaminating the motherboard with that much weight and leverage, though.

Yeah, sounds like overkill to me too. :Q Especially when the A7N8X NB runs fairly cool in comparison. Schad, you could probably get near the same results by pointing a door fan at the passive HS or getting one of those Swiftech actice solutions. If you find a way to mount a tornado, please post a pic.

 

[sparkyclarky]

Too many masochists around here

 

[MDE]

Why not just cut a hole in the side of the case and mount the Tornado there? It'll help bring in more cool air for the northbridge and other components as well.
One question though... Isn't a Tornado a little overkill?

 

[0roo0roo]

superglue, hotglue, bungee cords, electrical tape....

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
superglue, hotglue, bungee cords, electrical tape....

ear plugs...

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
superglue, hotglue, bungee cords, electrical tape....

ear plugs...

ROFL. Nick for Court Jester.