ASUS P5W DH - Problems + Fixes Thread

[sesdave]

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I'm thinking I can get a small fan from work, and probably use that. I also have a couple chipset coolers (TT Spirit II's). If i get some time, I'll try that.

as for the PSU... I wish I could figure out a way to test if it's the PSU with out buying a new one. I don't want to spend $150 just to realize it's something else, any suggestions? Maybe unplug all but 1 of the hdd's and one of my Optical drives??? Would that give me enough leeway to work some magic?

Thanks,
AE

Lawrywild installed the spirit !! on the NB - search for his post re clip connection and removing existing heatpipe. To remove existing NB,mofset and Southbridge heatsinks use a click type pen barrel rather than long nose plier to compress the heatsink pins. It fits just right to compress the pins enough to allow withdrawl without any damage. Someone else posted that when you have removed NB and Mofset you can heat it up and it will just seperate else just cut it near the mofset. I wouldnt bother replacing the SB with a spirit 11 - it doesnt get that hot and the spirit !! would propbably get in the way of Graphic cards e.g 8800's. I found I had to offset the 40mm fan on it to allow the card install. I am not saying your PSU is a problem just that a good clean and accurate delivery of required voltage is important when overclocking. I thought you stated a 480w PSU in a previous post but I see you have a 600w gamestream - that will be fine.