A8N-SLI Deluxe chipset fan failure

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Mine failed this week. No strange noise; just quit, AsusProbe dutifully
reminded me. I am replacing it with a Vantec Iceberg.

This is an early Asus board (Dec 04). Has Asus improved the fan and are
they replacing the fan under warranty? Seems chipset fan failure been
higher than normal from what I have heard.

AMD 64 3500+. 1 gig ram, Antec Sonata, 6600GT

Ron
--
And it really doesn't matter if
I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.

Lennon & McCartney
 
Freedom55 said:
Mine failed this week. No strange noise; just quit, AsusProbe dutifully
reminded me. I am replacing it with a Vantec Iceberg.

This is an early Asus board (Dec 04). Has Asus improved the fan and are
they replacing the fan under warranty? Seems chipset fan failure been
higher than normal from what I have heard.

AMD 64 3500+. 1 gig ram, Antec Sonata, 6600GT

Ron
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Yes, Asus will send you an improved chipset heatsink/fan if you call them.
It is a bit quieter than the original, but not as good (nor as quiet) as
aftermarket ones. The OEM heatsink/fans have height restrictions because of
an extra long adapter card that may be used, but this is not a problem for
most people, so you are better off with a aftermarket one.
 
Freedom55 said:
Mine failed this week. No strange noise; just quit, AsusProbe dutifully
reminded me. I am replacing it with a Vantec Iceberg.

This is an early Asus board (Dec 04). Has Asus improved the fan and are
they replacing the fan under warranty? Seems chipset fan failure been
higher than normal from what I have heard.

AMD 64 3500+. 1 gig ram, Antec Sonata, 6600GT

Ron
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Yes, the chipset fans are being replaced under warranty, it appears. The
newer fan runs slower (about 5000 rpm compared to 8000).

Unless you want to install large PCI-E graphics cards with dual-slot
coolers, a passive heatsink like the Zalman seems the most reliable
cooling option, assuming that your case has enough ventilation to keep
it cool.
 
Nocturnal said:
I picked up a Zalman NB47J passive heatsink and it works very well.
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Thanks for your thoughts. I am thinking of putting in another 6600GT and
have discovered that the heatsink might get in the way. I am going with
the Vantec Iceberg.

Ron

--
And it really doesn't matter if
I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.

Lennon & McCartney
 
Freedom55 said:
Thanks for your thoughts. I am thinking of putting in another 6600GT and
have discovered that the heatsink might get in the way.
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The Zalman passive will get in the way - it did in my rig. I had to
break off a few fins for it to fit. You'll still need a fan to blow over
that Zalman too, as it gets very hot.
I am going with the Vantec Iceberg.
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I'm sure it'll be very nice.
 
RJT said:
The Zalman passive will get in the way - it did in my rig. I had to
break off a few fins for it to fit. You'll still need a fan to blow over
that Zalman too, as it gets very hot.



I'm sure it'll be very nice.
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I've got a Zalman on mine and two Leadtek 6600GTs, there is no clearance
problem. I suppose some cards might be slightly larger and therefore not
fit, however.
 
Robert said:
I've got a Zalman on mine and two Leadtek 6600GTs, there is no clearance
problem. I suppose some cards might be slightly larger and therefore not
fit, however.
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Good point regarding chipset cooling since my card is a Leadtek 6600GT.
I plan on getting another one for SLI.

Assuming you are into gaming, can you tell me what success you are
having with games optimized for SLI? Are you pleased with your decision?

Ron
 
Ron said:
Good point regarding chipset cooling since my card is a Leadtek 6600GT.
I plan on getting another one for SLI.

Assuming you are into gaming, can you tell me what success you are
having with games optimized for SLI? Are you pleased with your decision?

Ron
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I haven't done any benchmarks too recently, but there's definitely a big
difference in performance between two 6600GTs and one.

Only real annoyance I've found is that you can't use TV output when SLI
is enabled, so if you want to watch a movie on the TV output you have to
disable SLI in the driver and reboot, then do the same after to turn it
back on.
 
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