chipset coolers do they make a difference?

[zer0burn]

ive got an i845e chipset passively cooled think a chipset cooler would make a difference???

 

[Uclagamer_99]

nope...just more noise...i don't think any of these intel boards run hot enough to require more than a heatsink, i've run mine fine without a fan

 

[xpeter]

Chipset cooler's are good for extreme overclockers and for the rest a heatsink is enough. It's also
good to replace the heatsink with a bettrer one like ZALMAN ZM-NB32J

 

[THUGSROOK]

Originally posted by: zer0burn
ive got an i845e chipset passively cooled think a chipset cooler would make a difference???

yes ~ but how much of a difference will depend on your OC and case temps.

i use a ThermalTake T1 w/ 40mm fan on mine

 

[Richardito]

The cheapest (and best) way to do this is to slap on a fan on top of the passive heat sink. If you can't screw it on use a bit of glue.

 

[DizzyNT]

zeroburn of quintessence fame ?

 

[Wind]

There is different between passive & active cooling on the chipset. But the different is very minimal & I suggest u keep your passive cooling...as it's more quiet.

Ppl run 166 FSB w/ passive cooling.