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Subject: P5k Chipset cooling problem

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Name: vanfanel2
Date: November 27, 2007 at 12:35:48 Pacific
Subject: P5k Chipset cooling problem
OS: vista 64
CPU/Ram: 2x 2.4ghz/4gb ozc reaper
Model/Manufacturer: intel/custom

Comment:

Hi im tryin to help out a friend here and ive always gotten my problems solved here. so here it is i just need to find out what optional fans they have for the P5K deluxe chipset. the system is water cooled everything runs good temps but in order to OC it i need to cool of the Chipset so what i need is a chipset fan for this Mobo. thx

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Response Number 1

Name: jam
Date: November 27, 2007 at 12:49:29 Pacific
Subject: P5k Chipset cooling problem

Reply: (edit)

What seems to be the problem with the Asus heatpipe setup?
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l...
http://hardwarelogic.com/news/132/A...

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Response Number 2

Name: vanfanel2
Date: November 27, 2007 at 12:56:20 Pacific
Subject: P5k Chipset cooling problem

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the problem is its not as cool as the rest of the system and he wants to start Overclockin and wants the whole system cooled off

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Response Number 3

Name: jam
Date: November 27, 2007 at 13:07:05 Pacific
Subject: P5k Chipset cooling problem

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The vast majority of people overclock using air cooling & do quite well, especially with a C2D / P35 setup. IMO, watercooling is a waste of money...the only time it's 'necessary' is for extreme overclocking or for when an extremely quiet system is desired. I could be wrong but don't think the Asus heatpipe system is designed to accept a fan. I suppose one could somehow be positioned to cool the chipset, but if the case is adequately cooled, it probably wouldn't be necessary.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums...
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/20...

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Response Number 4

Name: 02coled
Date: December 1, 2007 at 17:21:09 Pacific
Subject: P5k Chipset cooling problem

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Get a large but Silent 120mm fan and use some cable ties, strap it down and blow air over them, cheaper than any Asus supplied fan you will get and much more effective!
Core2DuoE6600ES @3.6ghz
2gb Elipedia 1066mhz5,5,5,15
EVGA 680i
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