If you can't point that Freezer Pro 7 towards the back then why don't you try having it blow down towards the NB? It seems like the Freezer's fin design would help cool the NB too if pointed that way... just a thought.Originally posted by: StopSign
I have the Freezer 7 Pro as well and it doesn't fit very well with the DS3 Rev 2. NB heatsink. The instruction booklet recommends the fan blowing towards the back of the case but I can't fit it on like that because the NB heatsink gets in the way of the fins. I can only have the fan blowing upwards. With this configuration the fan sits right on top of the NB heatsink so there's no room for any high-profile active cooling.l
I think one of the ways to actively cool the NB heatsink is to use a homemade chute and force the air from a side fan onto the heatsink.
Originally posted by: Roguestar
7000 RPM? Seriously? You could clear up the yard with that kind of leafblower.
Because the air coming out of the fins is warmer than case temperature and if I point the fan downward, the warm air blowing down won't dissipate properly because it'd want to rise back up.Originally posted by: Beachboy
If you can't point that Freezer Pro 7 towards the back then why don't you try having it blow down towards the NB? It seems like the Freezer's fin design would help cool the NB too if pointed that way... just a thought.Originally posted by: StopSign
I have the Freezer 7 Pro as well and it doesn't fit very well with the DS3 Rev 2. NB heatsink. The instruction booklet recommends the fan blowing towards the back of the case but I can't fit it on like that because the NB heatsink gets in the way of the fins. I can only have the fan blowing upwards. With this configuration the fan sits right on top of the NB heatsink so there's no room for any high-profile active cooling.l
I think one of the ways to actively cool the NB heatsink is to use a homemade chute and force the air from a side fan onto the heatsink.
Originally posted by: spinejam
hey Duvie, does that scythe ninja keep your temps in check? what max temp do you run w/ it on that e6400? was thinking about getting one.
Originally posted by: Beachboy
I went through a box of fans and assorted computer junk and found a 50mm fan to attach to my DS3's NB heatsink. It's a little big but it does the job quite nicely. I leave the system at 8x400 right now with no worries.
Pics for those who are interested:
Pic 1
Pic 2
I attached the fan with some Scotch brand double-sided foam tape. It's on there good and solid and I can remove it if I ever have to return the board for warranty. The pics were taken with the fan spinning although the flash makes it look like it's off.
Your setup is definitely more aesthetic than mine. :thumbsup:Originally posted by: MadAmos
Originally posted by: Beachboy
I went through a box of fans and assorted computer junk and found a 50mm fan to attach to my DS3's NB heatsink. It's a little big but it does the job quite nicely. I leave the system at 8x400 right now with no worries.
Pics for those who are interested:
Pic 1
Pic 2
I attached the fan with some Scotch brand double-sided foam tape. It's on there good and solid and I can remove it if I ever have to return the board for warranty. The pics were taken with the fan spinning although the flash makes it look like it's off.
I have the same tape it on set up with a 40mm fan works great, you only need a small piece on each corner and it has been holding fro months. See my pictures on This Thread
Looks like the Rev. 1 heatsink is quite a bit smaller than Rev. 2's.Originally posted by: Beachboy
I went through a box of fans and assorted computer junk and found a 50mm fan to attach to my DS3's NB heatsink. It's a little big but it does the job quite nicely. I leave the system at 8x400 right now with no worries.
Pics for those who are interested:
Pic 1
Pic 2
I attached the fan with some Scotch brand double-sided foam tape. It's on there good and solid and I can remove it if I ever have to return the board for warranty. The pics were taken with the fan spinning although the flash makes it look like it's off.
But the problem with that is that he voids his warranty by doing that. I hope I don't have to use the 3 year warranty but it's nice to have.Originally posted by: rxblitzrx
Wow you drilled holes in the heatsink? That's pretty l33t. If I had the tools, that looks like a great idea.
Why would anyone? Just four dabs of glue and it'll work, though I tried that and the NB was still way too hot (was testing +0.2MCH at the time).Originally posted by: rxblitzrx
Wow you drilled holes in the heatsink? That's pretty l33t. If I had the tools, that looks like a great idea.