ASUS Maximus Formula SE

[cadaveca]

Has anyone replaced the nb heatsink with a Thermalright HR-05?

Or how about a Thermaltake ES II?

(http://www.thermaltake.com/product/C...4/cl-c0034.asp)

If so, then what are your results?

I'm wondering if the aforementioned coolers would would be more effective than the stock Formula heatsink with a 40m fan. I used these coolers on my old ICFX3200 and still have them hanging around.

Also, are there any issues with mounting a Tuniq Tower on the non-SE version of this board?

Tt ES2 = abt 6c less than stock cooler.

PLS NOTE that this is due to the southbridge not being connected to the heatsink only...temps fare 1c or less without SB part of stock cooling, however this requires much more airflow than the Tt ES2 does.

The thermalright unit's old mounting would not let me use it on this board. I see that the new unit's(IFX) mounting system has changed, so maybe it will work...

And here, for the lazy new comers, and any one who missed it :-) all the discussion about that bug. If anyone can verify it with last bioses...

Consider it verified. Is not specific to voltage tho...it's current related. Once your cpu draws too much power... I get the same from B3 and G0, but G0 requires "phase-change only" voltages before reaching comparable power consumption to my B3.