After Market Northbridge Coolers...Worth it??

[KennyC]

I have an AI7 board running at the spec in my sig. If I changed my default NB cooler to an after market one what would I gain?

Also any suggestions on a NB cooler?

Thanks!

[skate2snow]

It all depends on the mobo, some dont really care of the heat, but some are hating the heat, but a new NB cooler cant by bad

[kommando]

I guess it would increase your clocks as nb is preety important.

[saaya]

on 875 boards you only need them above 300fsb afaik...
on nf2 boards above...180fsb lol

[Hell-Fire]

Its a perspective question.

If you plan on overclocking to a heavy extent...yes, I would change the NB stock cooling.

If you are only thinking of going a little past what the board officialy supports, not worth the money.

[KennyC]

well I only run it tops at 240FSB.

Most of the time at 230-235.

Which ones do you guys suggest?

[Thelord]

hmm here i can run 300fsb on my 865, i didn't open it and put some ceramique, the board is 100% stock

PS: here is very hot