a8n-sli chipset heatsink fan

[PoweredbyHonda]

Eat it, crap it out, and mail it back to ASUS.

Or I could do that....!!!

Dam them to hell!!! Seriously!!!
All I hear is my fan in my head!!!!

 

[darkhawk1126]

Originally posted by: PoweredbyHonda
Man I read the whole thread. Now I'm dieing. My eyes are bleeding and I still havent decided what too do. Asus *AH-SUE* as they say at Asus is sending me the NEW SUPER GODLY FAN!!!!


However, some of you think its just as bad as the old one...


I DONT WANNA TAKE OUT MY MB!!!!

My chipset fan sounds like a pulse! ZZZZZZZZZZZ...stop...ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...stop!

Its so annoying that I need to have music on very loud.

Is there any fan I can just bolt on and it will connect directly to the mb without an adapter?

I still havent decided what to do with the old fan once I take it out...smash it on my street with baseball bat? or crush it in bare hands...or light it on fire. I will probably do the bat one.

I have 1 more question...when you say clearence does that mean put a space between the new 4cm fan and the old stock heat sync???

Any pics?:|

I was in the same boat when I started reading all of this. Next question is if your fan is actually stopping. If it is, I'd not turn the machine on until you get the replacement, since that chip is not being cooled.

 

[AiponGkooja]

Originally posted by: darkhawk1126

Originally posted by: PoweredbyHonda
Man I read the whole thread. Now I'm dieing. My eyes are bleeding and I still havent decided what too do. Asus *AH-SUE* as they say at Asus is sending me the NEW SUPER GODLY FAN!!!!


However, some of you think its just as bad as the old one...


I DONT WANNA TAKE OUT MY MB!!!!

My chipset fan sounds like a pulse! ZZZZZZZZZZZ...stop...ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...stop!

Its so annoying that I need to have music on very loud.

Is there any fan I can just bolt on and it will connect directly to the mb without an adapter?

I still havent decided what to do with the old fan once I take it out...smash it on my street with baseball bat? or crush it in bare hands...or light it on fire. I will probably do the bat one.

I have 1 more question...when you say clearence does that mean put a space between the new 4cm fan and the old stock heat sync???

Any pics?:|

I was in the same boat when I started reading all of this. Next question is if your fan is actually stopping. If it is, I'd not turn the machine on until you get the replacement, since that chip is not being cooled.

You know there's a hs attached to that fan, right? The chip IS still being cooled, just maybe not as well, depending on how good the airflow is in your case. Like I said before, I have been running my PC 24/7 ever since I NOTICED the fan wasn't spinning (which is likely long after it ACTUALLY stopped spinning). The mobo still doesn't even hit 50 very often.

 

[Jumpin Jon]

I'm going to try the Zalman ZM-NB47J to replace the PO(F!)S that ASUS ship. As discussed big-style in this thread (ok, I admit after about 16 pages, I started to skim though).

At the same time, I'm planning on replacing the stock cooling on my 7800GTX with a Zalman VF700, and I'm hoping the "wash" from the VF700 will contribute to the NB47J cooling.

JJ

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Buck Naked

Originally posted by: Fisher999
Buck:

Have you installed that Danger Den block on your nf4 chip ???

Are u happy with the results ???

Unfortunately my pump was delayed:disgust:
I have to wait another week. It will be tough with all of these nice shinny parts lying around.

Please let us know how it turns out after you finally receive it and can install it. Thanks

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: StuDizzle
I got the zalman heatsink. Installation was a pain and now my temp is 5 degrees higher than it was with the defective fan. I have the new fan asus sent me... I may just put that in if it gets too hot. I uploaded some pics to this server u can check it out.

Mobo Pics

Most people notice a slight temp increase with the Zalman NB47J but it doesn't seem to be an issue. Thanks for posting your pics.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: darkhawk1126
... Have fun putting the mb back in.

My mobo isn't in the case yet so I didn't have to remove it and putting it in will be easy as the case is empty right now

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Jumpin Jon
...I'm planning on replacing the stock cooling on my 7800GTX with a Zalman VF700, and I'm hoping the "wash" from the VF700 will contribute to the NB47J cooling.

I know of someone using an Asus A8N-E with the Zalman NB47J and a Zalman VF700 ALCu to cool his ATI x800xl and he claims his northbridge temps dropped after he installed the Zalman VF700 so you should have the same results. I wonder why this is so because the Zalman VF700 is exhausting HOT air from the GPU chip not COOL air 1?!?!?!?

 

[Jumpin Jon]

I installed the NB47J and VF700 this morning, which was relatively painless... I had a hell of a job getting the second push-pin through the MoBo when removing the ASUS sink. I ended up having to cut the end off - luckily the Zalman push-pins worked fine.

I also had to mount the VF700 90deg round from the best position, and I think this is mentioned above somewhere. Either way, there's plenty of "wash" going over the NB47J. My case intake fans are also hitting it, which should be helping.

The NB47J gets hot - but not too hot to touch. EVEREST Home Edition is reporting a MoBo temp of 32C (as shown in Computer | Sensor). I'm yet to put the HDDs back in, which will limit - not to mention warm - the airflow from the intake fans so I still need to watch it.

JJ

 

[ulkeshn]

I'm just installing a Zalman-47 cooler and I'm not clear on one thing. The chipset currently has a rubbery heat spreader stuck on the green "pcb" around the chip; do I remove this, or keep it?

Thanks

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: ulkeshn
I'm just installing a Zalman-47 cooler and I'm not clear on one thing. The chipset currently has a rubbery heat spreader stuck on the green "pcb" around the chip; do I remove this, or keep it?

Thanks

Jujkeshn:

I can tell you from both reading this thread, owning the A8N-SLI, and asking the same question after receiving my Asus Replacement fan AND the Zalman NB47J that you DO remove that rubbery "thing" that is cut out to fit around the chip and "chuck it"; it is NOT needed for installation of either the Asus replacement HSF OR the Zalman NB47J.

Greg

 

[walkure]

Fisher999, are you happy with the Asus replacement fan? I am going to call today to order one. I have been ignoring this problem for nearly 2 months since I've had my system running. The fan buzzes like no other. So annoying. I have Antec Super Lanboy case with front and rear 120mm fans, and Thermaltake XP-120 CPU heatsink w/Antec 120mm fan on top. They make soooooo little noise. They are drowned out completely by the chipset fan!!! ahhh! I just wanna take it off and run with no fan there at all.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: walkure
Fisher999, are you happy with the Asus replacement fan? I am going to call today to order one. I have been ignoring this problem for nearly 2 months since I've had my system running. The fan buzzes like no other. So annoying. I have Antec Super Lanboy case with front and rear 120mm fans, and Thermaltake XP-120 CPU heatsink w/Antec 120mm fan on top. They make soooooo little noise. They are drowned out completely by the chipset fan!!! ahhh! I just wanna take it off and run with no fan there at all.

I'm not using the Asus replacement fan at this time (although I called Asus and I do have it). I also have an unopened Zalman NB47J. You see, I have not used my Asus mobo since I ordered it, I have never started my new system build

However, if you read the other posts in this long thread (I've been following it since May) you will find that a few people are happy with the 5000RPM replacement fan (it is the fan that Asus uses on the "Deluxe" version of the A8N-SLI) but MOST people prefer an alternate method; the most popular is the passive Zalman NB47J heatsink used with some other form of additional cooling.

I may just post my Asus A8N-SLI/A64 3200+ "Venice" combo in the F/S section and order a Premium Asus A8N-SLI with the heatpipe solution.

 

[DrZoidberg]

I know Zalman NB47J is recommended many times here as the replacement to noisy chipset fan. However has anyone here used the Zalman NB32J, the bronze looking heatsink thats very similar and same material?

NB32J link

1) Model: ZM-NB32J
2) Dimensions : 37(L) X 37(W) X 32(H) mm

I would prefer to use this as its 15mm lower in height than ZM-NB47J. Same length and width so it should only be a few degrees hotter than ZM-NB47J right? Then i wont have problem with it getting in way of large video card fan/heatsink. Please comment especially people who have this heatsink. I have a 120mm intake case fan at bottom of case and 120mm exhaust fan near CPU and 90mm intake case fan at side panel.

 

[walkure]

Called Asus RMA line when they opened this morning. Obviously she knew what I was calling about; as soon as I said, "I'm having trouble with the fan on the A8n-SLI", she asked for my address and said it'll be sent out tmrw.

I'll report back when it comes.

 

[runestone]

Originally posted by: DrZoidberg
I know Zalman NB47J is recommended many times here as the replacement to noisy chipset fan. However has anyone here used the Zalman NB32J, the bronze looking heatsink thats very similar and same material?

NB32J link

1) Model: ZM-NB32J
2) Dimensions : 37(L) X 37(W) X 32(H) mm

I would prefer to use this as its 15mm lower in height than ZM-NB47J. Same length and width so it should only be a few degrees hotter than ZM-NB47J right? Then i wont have problem with it getting in way of large video card fan/heatsink. Please comment especially people who have this heatsink. I have a 120mm intake case fan at bottom of case and 120mm exhaust fan near CPU and 90mm intake case fan at side panel.

I am running that 32J heatsink on my A8N-e, along with a 40mm papst fan on top. Works great-better than the original that died in 5 months, and the new style replacement that died in 2 seconds.

 

[DrZoidberg]

cool runestone glad your cooling solution is running so well.

Do you think it would be ok if I just installed the Zalman 32J heatsink only as I have good cooling in my case from 3 case fans?

How did u install the papst fan on top? Did u use screws or adhesive? I dont think I can find papst fan in Australia where I live so Im hoping Zalman heatsink is enough. My original chipset fan is still running ok, i took off the fanguard so 1 less thing hindering airflow so hopefully it lasts a while.

 

[runestone]

Dr Zoid, I have the Papst mounted to the top of the 32j with a couple of sheet metal screws that just catch the fins on the heatsink.
If I were to run just a heatsink without the fan, I'd go with the larger Zalman. Also, I think I had to use the mounting "legs" from the NB 47J that I had, because the original straight mounts from the 32 would not work on the board.
I liked the smaller profile of the 32, and the fact that the fan could be placed firing straight down, I'm not sure I would run one without the fan, but many others are. That N4 chip does get hot!
Other folks have used heatsink fan combos from other manufacturers with good results; check the threads.
Good luck to you.

 

[Pervez]

Use a Zalman fan controller, Easy quiet solution..

 

[Tamale]

Originally posted by: Fisher999
Buck:

Have you installed that Danger Den block on your nf4 chip ???

Are u happy with the results ???

I recently purchased the SLi-Deluxe and mounted the danger den chipset waterblock.. it's not a perfect fit, cleaning the stock goop off was a pain in the butt, and i'm still not seeing the kinda temps i wanna see, but it seems to be workin fine.

as clean as i could get the chipset:
http://acm.cs.uic.edu/~tamale/pics/even...5-08-move_new_comp/images/IMG_0593.JPG

kinda cock-eyed:
http://acm.cs.uic.edu/~tamale/pics/even...5-08-move_new_comp/images/IMG_0596.JPG

barely fits:
http://acm.cs.uic.edu/~tamale/pics/even...5-08-move_new_comp/images/IMG_0598.JPG

looks like another 7800 GT will fit fine:
http://acm.cs.uic.edu/~tamale/pics/even...5-08-move_new_comp/images/IMG_0638.JPG

amd x2 3800+ oc'd to 2.45ghz (4800+ speeds), bfg 7800 GT oc'd to GTX speeds

cpu runnin at 29C idle, 34C load, but the 'motherboard' temperature sensor has only dropped a couple degrees after switching the new components to water cooling.. (39C idle, 45C load) so i'm pretty darn sure the temperature sensor isn't right on the die.

hope this helps anyone who's considering the waterblock.. it's a well made part for sure and i'm quite convinced it's helped my over clocks, as on air i only got the fsb up to 225, now it's at 245, but the temperature thing still kinda eludes me

one last thing.. be sure to clean the sucker off good.. i thought i did a good enough job the first time, but my temps were actually HIGHER than stock.. it wasn't until i took some real time and energy in getting every spec of dirt off, then applying a fresh coat of arctic silver that i got the temps back down and saw a benefit in overclock speeds

cheers

 

[imported_Edwin]

I just bought and installed a Zalman NB47J for my A8N-SLI (non-Deluxe). Installation was relatively simple although it's kinda tedious to get the pushpins of the original fan out and to adjust the nut & bolt of the NB47J to fit exactly where the mounting holes on the motherboard are.

The NB47J almost touches my 7800 GTX (should be the same with all cards based on the reference design but just in case, I'm using the Leadtek Winfast PX7800GTX version) but it nonetheless fits. I have no fan on the NB47J and it's HOT to the touch but that hasn't affected the stability of my machine. I have been gaming on it and running 3DMark05 overnight with it and not had a single crash. I have pretty good airflow in my case though (two 8cm fans that blow almost directly at the heatsink).

Hope this helps anyone who's contemplating the purchase.
Edwin

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Edwin
I just bought and installed a Zalman NB47J for my A8N-SLI (non-Deluxe). Installation was relatively simple although it's kinda tedious to get the pushpins of the original fan out and to adjust the nut & bolt of the NB47J to fit exactly where the mounting holes on the motherboard are.
The NB47J almost touches my 7800 GTX (should be the same with all cards based on the reference design but just in case, I'm using the Leadtek Winfast PX7800GTX version) but it nonetheless fits. I have no fan on the NB47J and it's HOT to the touch but that hasn't affected the stability of my machine. I have been gaming on it and running 3DMark05 overnight with it and not had a single crash. I have pretty good airflow in my case though (two 8cm fans that blow almost directly at the heatsink).

Hope this helps anyone who's contemplating the purchase.
Edwin

Edwin:

The removal of the original fan's pushpins and the allignment of the NB47J's "arms" has been a repeated complaint in this thread. The fact that your 7800GTX ALMOST makes contact with the NB47J is not surprise as Leadtek's cards seems to be a bit longer than some others but at least they can both co-exist on your mobo. Thanks for the post.

 

[PoweredbyHonda]

I just got my replacement fan from ASUS!!!! I think ASUS paid for them to ship it slower. Anyways, taking out the mobo was a son of bitch...it was my first time. Oh god it took long...45min-1hour.

However, the new fan is quiet and running at about 5300rpm. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 2 weeks of hell. Feels so good now.

You know what tho. I think you can do it without taking your mobo out. Just get those cutting type plyers and cut the pins. The small pieces will fall behind and you can get them by opening the other side of your case. Then you just pop the new fan on.

I wish I did that. Once I saw the back of the mobo I relized I could have done that.

 

[darkhawk1126]

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: darkhawk1126
... Have fun putting the mb back in.

My mobo isn't in the case yet so I didn't have to remove it and putting it in will be easy as the case is empty right now

Lucky you.. granted after I put the mb back in it made me clean up my cables... system looks sweet..

 

[thodoroukos]

I am sure this helps. I wish I could have come across something like this when I was trying to solve this problem guys! It would have saved me hours of ?research?!


Here?s one of the BEST SOLUTIONS?


If your chipset is damaged just RMA the motherboard with ASUS and they will send you a new one, but don?t ask me how you will know, I simply don?t have a clue. RMA will take a couple of weeks. If chipset is alright you can still RMA it and they will replace the fan or even the motherboard. You?re still going to have the same cheap noisy fan in that case though!

First of all the ZM-NB47J heat sink that some people suggest fits perfectly but it will not reduce the chip temperature below 50-60 deg (I have tried it). You can go for it but it is not the optimal solution. It costs around £3.50 from MicroDirect.

Alternatively, go to http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=602745 and get yourself a Vantec Iceberq CCB-A1C VGA & Chipset Cooler (Copper) for £6.45 (it will cost you just below £10 with postage).

The slight problem with CCB-A1C is that it doesn?t fit unless you make a minor modification to it (so make sure you have a cutter and a small round file). Put the unit over the chip and see for yourself. All you need to do is chop-off the excess metal from the mounting wings? edges. Then use the file and work the holes slightly deeper towards the body of the unit. I would say the CCB-A1C is quiet.

You do not need to remove the thermal paste. Just add some more on the old (paste comes with the CCB-A1C unit).

Good luck