Anvilator Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Gday all. At the moment my chipset constantly sits around the 45-50 degree celcius mark, and the fan is rather noisy. I understand this is not particularly bad, but I'm trying to push my system as far as it will go, while trying to also make it quieter is possible. If I'm not mistaken the chipset cooler is the low profile fan next to the top pcix-16 slot? My question is concerning the Swiftech MCX159-CU.(http://www.pccasegear.com.au/prod2833.htm) (http://www.swiftnets.com/products/mcx159-CU.asp) For a start, will this fit on the board (SLI-DR), or is it just going to get in the way of the graphics card? Secondly, can you rig the mobo to run a gc from the lower pcix slot at 16x? And lastly, is there a big benefit to running with a cooler chipset? I have read else where this can have a large effect on the overclockability of the system, with results increasing by up to 300Mhz on some systems. In any case I have written this hsf off, as it appears there is no way it will be possible to attach it to a nF4 SLI-DR with a full size graphics card. I already have over lap problems with a medium size gc and the oem fan. Does anyone have any other suggestions about dealing with cooling the chipset, and is it worthwhile. I'm looking for at least a 10-15 degree decrease. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenzox Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Hi, this cooler will likely fit in... but you won't be able to use the first PCIex 16x because the swiftech cooler is too high. For your two other questions, I let DFI experts answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostock62 Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 It will for sure get in the way. .Question do you have to use the first pcix 16 slot when running 1 video card? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvilator Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 Hmm, looks like it would fit on the Expert. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boppo Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 If I'm not mistaken the chipset cooler is the low profile fan next to the top pcix-16 slot? Yep, that is it. Secondly, can you rig the mobo to run a gc from the lower pcix slot at 16x? Nope. It is either 2x or 8x depending upon how you have the SLI jumpers. And lastly, is there a big benefit to running with a cooler chipset? I have read else where this can have a large effect on the overclockability of the system, with results increasing by up to 300Mhz on some systems. Never heard of such a thing. Actually probably quite the opposite. I've read it has pretty much little to no affect on OCing. In any case I have written this hsf off, as it appears there is no way it will be possible to attach it to a nF4 SLI-DR with a full size graphics card. I already have over lap problems with a medium size gc and the oem fan. Does anyone have any other suggestions about dealing with cooling the chipset, and is it worthwhile. I'm looking for at least a 10-15 degree decrease. Try the modifications forum. There is a huge thread there about mods people have done. Mine runs in the mid 40s under load and I have had some good success with my OC on air. I just point a 60mm fan at it from under the drive bays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusteeshdw Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 G'Day Mate I have the 7000B-Cu cooler too and its bloody huge. So big that it cuts off access to the orange slots. Do you have this problem? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryg Posted October 26, 2005 Posted October 26, 2005 Wouldn't it be possible to run 1 GFX card in the lower slot with the Swiftech chipset cooler mounted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 Sorry to bring back an old topic, but I have the same question. I just ordered the MCX159-CU chipset cooler and was wondering if I could use the lower pci-x16 slot instead of the top one. I don't plan to go sli with the board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 hmm, my signature didn't show up for some reason... anyways, here's what I'm running. edit: AAAGRR!!! there it is! AMD 64 3700+ DFI Lanparty UT NF4 SLI-DR Expert 2x 512 Mushkin PC4400 Dual Channel WD Caviar SE16 250gb SATA 3.0gbs Antec Trupower II 550W XFX Geforce 7800GT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowboy Posted August 25, 2006 Posted August 25, 2006 You can use at 8X not 16X the only chipset water blok the fit for sure is this. From MIPS:http://www.mips-computer.de/index.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 28, 2006 Posted August 28, 2006 I again apologize. I wasn't talking about a water block, the one I mention is this one HERE. If needed, I can cut some of the sink's copper fins off one side and mount the fan on the side to help it fit. Hopefully that will work and I can get some better cooling from it than what the stock one does. Lightly overclocked at the moment, my chipset is sitting idle at 54c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasr Posted August 28, 2006 Posted August 28, 2006 ...At the moment my chipset constantly sits around the 45-50 degree celcius mark, and the fan is rather noisy... If you can find one these down under Evercool VC-RE. It is a good chipset replacement; it is quieter than stock and a lot of people get a 5ºC - 10ºC drop in temp. Use AS5 when installing the new one. Search Evercool VC-RE chipset and Evercool VC-RE video, should get some hits. Sorry to bring back an old topic, but I have the same question. I just ordered the MCX159-CU chipset cooler and was wondering if I could use the lower pci-x16 slot instead of the top one. I don't plan to go sli with the board. To set your mind at ease, you will not loose any video performance by setting the SLI jumpers to 8X. You’ll need to change the VGA jumpers to SLI. Page 68 of the manual. A few people will run in slot 2 for better cooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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