My DFI Nforce 4 Ultra-D northbridge fan is dieing...

[Acanthus]

The fan hasnt stopped entirely, but its getting extremely loud, and the placement of the northbridge (behind the friggin PCI-E slot for the vid card) wont allow to install a waterblock or alternate HSF.

The board is otherwise fine, and id hate to RMA it for something so minor.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance guys,
Acanthus

 

[cmdrdredd]

You can replace it with another HSF. Get an Evercool VC-RE from someplace. www.jab-tech.com sells them. I replaced the fan on my DFI Lanparty SLI-D with this.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Check out the Thermalright HR-05-SLI, it's offsets itself from the northbridge chip so that it won't get in the way of your video card.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble
Check out the Thermalright HR-05-SLI, it's offsets itself from the northbridge chip so that it won't get in the way of your video card.

Ill take a look, i really dont want to spend a lot to fix this, as i could RMA for shipping cost alone.

Im kind of on the fence though because i dont want the downtime either.

 

[CP5670]

I heard somewhere many months ago that DFI will send you a free replacement fan if you call them up. I haven't tried doing it, as the fans on my boards are still running fine.

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: CP5670
I heard somewhere many months ago that DFI will send you a free replacement fan if you call them up. I haven't tried doing it, as the fans on my boards are still running fine.

That is very good news, because i dont have money to spend right now

Ill give that a shot.