Abit IP45 Pro image, spec and feedback of course !

[Movieman]

The thing I most dislike about heatsinks these days--they all have a "top" cover. I think it looks stupid and it interferes with airflow directly on the board. I have a heatsink tower, meaning that on my IP35-E, the northbridge has less airflow. I have a 36cm side fan on my case--meaning that all air flows directly down to the board. I would personally prefer if those "top covers" were removable, since not many enthusiasts seem to be using after-market heatsinks that have air flowing down.

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Agreed, why can't companies stop looking at pretty and start looking at function. Use an old fashioned cooler that we can screw a fan into or God forbid, have the company do it that way and not a wimpy fan but something of substance.
All my boards have fans on both NB and SB and no heat issues.
If you want tgo have that plate for the masses that use the board stock then fine but attach it in a way where it can be removed.
Maybe some nylon hold downs that can be cut and tossed..
Other than that nice looking board..