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[Filter]

there any pure copper chipset coolers out there that will work when having bot vid cards installed? since they overlap the cooler.

[GazC]

A Vantec Iceberq does the job nicely here, practically the same size as the stock cooler but made of copper. My chipset is currently at 32 degrees @ 1.7v

[Filter]

no clearance usages? if both cards are used?

this the one \?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835110102

[babalouj]

I would also like to know what kinds of aftermarket chipset cooling (Air) that people are using that perform better than the dfi chipset cooler while still leaving the ist pci-e slot useable with a video card.

[EnJoY]

Vantec Iceburq or the standard copper cooler both work fine.

[babalouj]

is it this iceberq in the link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835110103? because that thing doesnt look like it will cool very well at all but neither does the stock chipset heatsink.

[dnottis]

no clearance usages? if both cards are used?

this the one \?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835110102

Maybe this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835110103

[s7e9h3n]

Maybe this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835110103

That one will work, I've used that one b4. I actually installed a new one last night:

I believe it has the same dimentions as the Vantec Iceberg VGA cooler, but I had to dremel out a bit to avoid an ic on the board.

[babalouj]

so both the vantec iceberq and the spire (looks like the iceberq 4) cool better than the stock heatsink?

[krazy_8s]

If you want a block for watercooling this is great

http://www.watercooling.de/catalog/p...ducts_id=27125

[thelostrican]

That one will work, I've used that one b4. I actually installed a new one last night:

I believe it has the same dimentions as the Vantec Iceberg VGA cooler, but I had to dremel out a bit to avoid an ic on the board.

were exactly did you dremel it? if is not to much to ask.
looks great thx.

[GazC]

The Vantec Iceberq works fine, it is one of the most underrated chipset coolers around and it's been around a long while.

Just make sure you get the copper one, the aluminium one isn't too good.

[Filter]

i'm ordering one up now as we speak.

trying to hit 3ghz and beleive my chipset is getting too hot. 60c+

http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc?id=16658

soon i'll have the 3ghz. this is on air.

[dnottis]

My chipset seems to top out about 52 load while priming, what kind of temps are u guys getting with the Spire and the Vantec coolers on there? Also I've got an X850XT PE the video card sits right on top of the chipset cooler - it's actually touching it. Also, I wonder what kind of CFM the stock DFI chipset cooler is actually pushing.

Dean

[s7e9h3n]

My chipset seems to top out about 52 load while priming, what kind of temps are u guys getting with the Spire and the Vantec coolers on there? Also I've got an X850XT PE the video card sits right on top of the chipset cooler - it's actually touching it. Also, I wonder what kind of CFM the stock DFI chipset cooler is actually pushing.

Dean

I haven't got a chance to test my new spire cooler out yet and I don't remember what my Vantec held temps at, but FYI, all the tests on with Venice (on my MSI neo2 plat) was done with the Vantec.

[babalouj]

Well I have just tried the Vantec Iceberq and the result was temps about 3-4C higher. Its kinda disappointing because the vantec cooler looks much better than the dfi one. Also, the Iceberq (not iceberq 4 or the spire look alike) needed some alteration to the mounting holes to fit the dfi. Maybe I will try the Iceberq 4 if I can make it out to fry's this weekend.

[dnottis]

Well I have just tried the Vantec Iceberq and the result was temps about 3-4C higher. Its kinda disappointing because the vantec cooler looks much better than the dfi one. Also, the Iceberq (not iceberq 4 or the spire look alike) needed some alteration to the mounting holes to fit the dfi. Maybe I will try the Iceberq 4 if I can make it out to fry's this weekend.

I ordered one too, maybe Ill send it back

[s7e9h3n]

Well I have just tried the Vantec Iceberq and the result was temps about 3-4C higher. Its kinda disappointing because the vantec cooler looks much better than the dfi one. Also, the Iceberq (not iceberq 4 or the spire look alike) needed some alteration to the mounting holes to fit the dfi. Maybe I will try the Iceberq 4 if I can make it out to fry's this weekend.

I didn't have any probs with the Iceberq when I had it. Temps were definately better and no problem with the holes. My new Spire (which is the same as an iceberq4) however, does need some dremel work to get it so it doesn't touch any smd's on the board.

[GazC]

Well I have just tried the Vantec Iceberq and the result was temps about 3-4C higher. Its kinda disappointing because the vantec cooler looks much better than the dfi one. Also, the Iceberq (not iceberq 4 or the spire look alike) needed some alteration to the mounting holes to fit the dfi. Maybe I will try the Iceberq 4 if I can make it out to fry's this weekend.

Weird, I had no problems fitting the Iceberq to mine although it is a tight fit when pushing the pins in, you must make sure they are in the inner recess of the mounting holes. I've got no regrets about using the Iceberq here.

[Techwarrior]

My chipset seems to top out about 52 load while priming, what kind of temps are u guys getting with the Spire and the Vantec coolers on there? Also I've got an X850XT PE the video card sits right on top of the chipset cooler - it's actually touching it. Also, I wonder what kind of CFM the stock DFI chipset cooler is actually pushing.

Dean

I have an ASUS AX800XL and the DFI Ultra-D mobo and the clearance between the chipset and the card is basically 0! The card is touching the chipset fan and sometimes it'll make those weird noises, like when you put your finger in a spinning fan. If the card isn't mounted correctly you could complete stop the chipset fan. So those out there that may be hearing that weird noise or notice you have high chipset temperatures, check to see how close your videocard is to the chipset fan because the fan could be stuck on the card. I really hope I don't have to do any modding to this thing so everything works nice.

[XiN]

I have an ASUS AX800XL and the DFI Ultra-D mobo and the clearance between the chipset and the card is basically 0! The card is touching the chipset fan and sometimes it'll make those weird noises, like when you put your finger in a spinning fan. If the card isn't mounted correctly you could complete stop the chipset fan. So those out there that may be hearing that weird noise or notice you have high chipset temperatures, check to see how close your videocard is to the chipset fan because the fan could be stuck on the card. I really hope I don't have to do any modding to this thing so everything works nice.

It's possible to put pci-e card in the second pci-e slot so they don't touch ... I have moved mine X800XL and I have set jumpers to SLI mode so second pci-e works @ 8x without differences in performance

[Techwarrior]

It's possible to put pci-e card in the second pci-e slot so they don't touch ... I have moved mine X800XL and I have set jumpers to SLI mode so second pci-e works @ 8x without differences in performance

Awesome! I didn't know that! Do you have to move the jumpers to SLI mode for it to work @ 8x?

[saaya]

removing the termal pad and using some termal paste with the original cooler is already helping a lot afaik... dont know if a new heatsink is really needed...

[flexy]

removing the termal pad and using some termal paste with the original cooler is already helping a lot afaik... dont know if a new heatsink is really needed...

agree ! the other coolers dont look that better......but the thermalpad they use is horrible. Just remove stock NF4 HSF, use a razor/alcohol and remove the pad, insulate the surrounding area with electrical tape and put a thin layer of AS5 on the chipset. Re-mount the fan.

[Filter]

well if i'm going to have to rip her off anyway i would rather replace her with a coppersink.