MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum fan help

[harperjn]

Hey all. I got my MSI K8N Neo4 Platninum board in May and the North bridge fan on it is pretty much shot. I have to physically start it every time I reboot. I'd like to find some reasonably quiet replacement for it. The problem is my 6600GT card is super close to it now, and I don't think a heatsink alone will have enough clearance. Anyone have any recommendations?



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[harperjn]

Also, I'm not too keen on getting out a dremel and chopping a heat sink to fit. Anyone know of heatsinks that will work or any good fans?

 

[the cobbler]

i think this is the only one worth a crap that will fit without major modifications:

Spire CoolForce $18.99@ FrozenCPU.com

I've seen people use the Zalman passive HS but it has to be Dremelized before it will fit around VGA cards

 

[opulent]

Hey I have the same motherboard, and that Northbridge fan is super loud I am thinking of replacing it.
Can anyone recommend any other good replacements besides the Spire CoolForce ? I would like to look at a couple of options.

 

[Triple B]

lets move this issue to the top. here it is feb 2006 and my NB fan is about toast too. it is load as HELL and goes in and out. i have had this mobo for 9 months now, so i assume its under warranty??? i will email MSI to see and let you all know. what do you think? anyone else try this or is it a loss cause?

beside the fan the mobo is sweet, no probs
BBB

 

[ayabe]

This is odd I have the Neo4 SLI Platinum and my northbridge fan has severely worn bearings and is loud as hell, also purchased in march '05. I think this is something that MSI should look into.