How to replace a chipset fan?

[AnotherMuggle]

Yo jfk,
Since you have one of these heatsinks there...can you tell me how close to the main chipset contact the pipes rise...I want to know if they are going to clear my PCI-E slot.
Thanks, Tom

[jfk]

Originally Posted by tomkear2006 Yo jfk, Since you have one of these heatsinks there...can you tell me how close to the main chipset contact the pipes rise...I want to know if they are going to clear my PCI-E slot. Thanks, Tom

Depends on which way you turn it, since (in theory) you can turn it in 90 degree imcrements. If you got the sli version, the pipes curve up about 1" from the center of the heatsink block. It's basically going to be one of those deals where you won't know for sure until you try. I would have had no problems if not for the accelero, and I couldn't put my vid card in the second slot and use it as the heatpipes would have hit the top of the card. I also couldn't rotate it 90 degrees, since it would have covered my SATA connectors on the mobo and another 90 degrees, though it would have cleared my PCIE card, would have come in contact with my XP120. Clear as mud eh? Just try it out and see what you get.

[jfk]

Originally Posted by tomkear2006 Thanks jfk, that's good to hear. My worry is the amount of space around the chipset. Please see this picture: http://kakaku.com/images/productimag...5403511905.jpg

Looking at that picture, you should be golden if you use the top pcie slot..............

[AnotherMuggle]

I managed to install it without too much of a problem but it's not 100% square over the die. However I don't think this maters as it is only meant to make contact with the shiny bit in the centre of the chipset anyway.

Seem to be running nicely so far...and the sound levels have dropped massively.

Once I get a nice shiney Zalman to go in there too...I'm gonna be wondering if my PC is on or not

[AnotherMuggle]

Originally Posted by jfk Looking at that picture, you should be golden if you use the top pcie slot..............

Thanks for your input, it's been encouraging