chipset cooler dfi ulltra d sli

[drftkng]

My Team mate dargness has Artic Cooling Freezer 64 modified for chipset, very nice

http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=280

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That is a very ingenious idea.

How are the temps doing? Also I am guessing it won't work in SLI mode.

[s7e9h3n]

hmmm...how is it more accessible at the top? Seems just fine over on the right where most socket A boards had them IMO

I dunno, I read it somewhere

[CJ4]

My Team mate dargness has Artic Cooling Freezer 64 modified for chipset, very nice

http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=280

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Wow- that's great. Any temps?

Thanks,
CJ

[aMp]

My Team mate dargness has Artic Cooling Freezer 64 modified for chipset, very nice

http://www.short-media.com/review.php?r=280

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That...is ridiculous. And I want one!

Seriously, I've been looking for a viable replacement for the chipset fan on my Ultra-D, so this thread is great. The stock cooler isn't bad as they go, but the NF4 just runs hot as hell and that inevitable whining noise really brings out my OCD. I don't want to add any more restriction to my cooling loop (Eheim 1250 driving a TDX, Maze4 GPU, and a 2-199 already), but thanks to the layout I've got virtually no options for an aftermarket hsf cooler.

That Iceberq really didn't work out, eh?

-aMp-

[babalouj]

the iceberq didnt work well at all but i think the iceberq4 will do alot better. does everyone that has high chipset temps have a huge video card cooler that blocks the airflow or pushes hot air at the chipset cooler? I ask this because that is why my temps are so high. I installed a zalman vf700cu on my video card and my chipset temps dropped about 7-8C.

[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.

[s7e9h3n]

I had to dremel here to clear the crystal. Otherwise, the hsf wouldn't make full contact with the chipset.

[Seriola]

what r u guys using? ASC5 or AS paste? I have both, I'm assuming the paste would be better for long term so I dont have to keep re applying ASC5... I wanna apply some before I even start to oc

[s7e9h3n]

what r u guys using? ASC5 or AS paste? I have both, I'm assuming the paste would be better for long term so I dont have to keep re applying ASC5

I use AS5. It's thick enough that it sticks the hsf to the chipset relatively well. BTW, what AS paste?

[Seriola]

AS paste comes with their HSFs... its silicone compound paste, not sure if it even compares to the AS5... but they say to apply it for their HSF

[s7e9h3n]

AS paste comes with their HSFs... its silicone compound paste, not sure if it even compares to the AS5... but they say to apply it for their HSF

Oh, ok. It doesn't even come close to AS5, but it is better than nothing Use AS5 if you've got it, but if you don't then that stuff will do. Oh, btw, I'm pretty sure that's Arctic Allumina - their value stuff

[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.

[vapb400]

That is sweet....any more pics? and what- no fan? I want to see pics of his mount..thanx

that is insane, and I am highly considering doing that!
is the center just hacked out? or is there more modification than that.

[Kosmic71]

Anymore water blocks for that DFI nF4 chipset besides the one in Germany?

Mine is running dang hot!! 45C @ Tambient 20C, at idle (close case).

A new chipset fan cooler and HS is no option for me with 2 6800 Ultras exhausting hot air over it.

[thelostrican]

I had to dremel here to clear the crystal. Otherwise, the hsf wouldn't make full contact with the chipset.

i had to dremel too there, thx! with the iceberq4 my temps went down 5 degrees...

[babalouj]

well that settles it then, im gonna go to frys and get a iceberq4 and return the crappy iceberq.

[Dani]

Wow- that's great. Any temps?

Thanks,
CJ

Temps are here, dont know if he use fan on it...

[HKPolice]

How much did you have to dremel? Could it maybe be done with a metal file?

i had to dremel too there, thx! with the iceberq4 my temps went down 5 degrees...

[thelostrican]

very little, dont really need a dremel, you could use a drill, or a nibbler...

[kiwi]

I don't like noise very much, so I did something similar to this:



Chipset temps are ~41C idle

P.S. One side of my case is always opened

[MadMikeSS]

Anyone find any other chipset waterblocks that will work with this board? Perhaps one with 1/2" fittings? I really don't feel like downsizing my tubing for the one that someone listed here.

[HKPolice]

Thanks man, i just ordered an iceberq4

very little, dont really need a dremel, you could use a drill, or a nibbler...

[Kosmic71]

Thanks man, i just ordered an iceberq4

HK, from where?

[halcyon]

Any other ready-made sinks that would still fit dual graphics cards (both with big coolers)?

The Zalman NB47J mod doesn't work with big coolers (I've tried) and with dual long PCI-E cards.

Iceberq and the stock DFI fans both whine annoyingly.

Any other options?

[Minstadave]

I don't like noise very much, so I did something similar to this:



Chipset temps are ~41C idle

P.S. One side of my case is always opened

Hey thats mine! You'll get a huge temp drop with some decent airflow, mine idles around 30 degrees.