Southbridge heatsink?

[drewK7VT2]

Hello. I have a newer kt266a asus motherboard with the vt8235 southbridge instead of the older 8233. i have a little heatsink and some thermal tape and i was thinking about putting it onto it because it's just the right size. would this be helpful in overclocking or just overkill? i already have good circulation in my case thanks to several intake fans and a big 80mm tornado exhaust fan. any input is appreciated.

thanks,
andrew

[Cricket]

Originally posted by drewK7VT2
I have a newer kt266a asus motherboard with the vt8235 southbridge instead of the older 8233. i have a little heatsink and some thermal tape and i was thinking about putting it onto it because it's just the right size. would this be helpful in overclocking or just overkill?I don't think it's necessary...but it wouldn't hurt.

:) Cricket

[Nuclear Krusader]

I have never ever seen a HS on the southbridge. It's not really necessary.

[Cricket]

Originally posted by Nuclear Krusader
I have never ever seen a HS on the southbridge.Here's a nice blue one for ya (http://forum.pcmech.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=249256) ;).

:) Cricket

[Spyda]

Out of my own interest, i just opened my case, my computer has been on for about a week none stop now, (doesnt really matter though cos the case temps are chilly anyway) but, i touched the southbridge chip and it was no warmer than any other chip without a heatsink, hardly warm at all.
Whereas the northbridge was hot, the heatsink was quite warm, so it must have been rather warm!

[drewK7VT2]

thanks for the input people :)

spyda: i ended up doing the same thing as you lastnight, and yeah, a southbridge heatsink isn't necessary at all on a kt266a board. the s.b. chip barely even gets warm. although there may be a different story for KT400 chipsets?????

-andrew