fan for chipset

[tea_cooler]

what kind of model to replace chipset fan or hsf that fits for nf3? Mine is stop working. Is it ok to run it without fan?

[spikey_richie]

what kind of model to replace chipset fan or hsf that fits for nf3? Mine is stop working. Is it ok to run it without fan?

 

Which motherboard are you using?

[getterflash]

Sunon 40mmX40mmX10mm, ball bearing. Bolt-on replacement. Be carefull when installing the screws, they are easy to strip, there is not much material in contact with the threads. I used a little blue Loctite to hold them. My stock fan lasted two weeks, the Sunon fan has been going strong for a couple of months now.

[tea_cooler]

Ok thanks. Is there other alternative ? I live in a small town and can't find Sunon fan.

[getterflash]

I bought mine from Newegg . . . . .

[Webdev511]

I just replaced mine today with a Vantec Iceberq (copper) I got at Fry's

 

You may get a little warning with the nb fan emiting an intermittent squeel.

 

I've had more of those 40mm fans go out than I care to remember. One on my 4600ti was pretty peeved about that one.

[warrior420]

i just put a little WD40 on the stock fan every few weeks and its starts right back up.. that fan is fine.. just there is no lube.. :nod:

 

if you want a cheap and easy way... this is the one..

 

btw.. only a little little squirt under the sticker and then manually turn the fan until it goes good.. blow on it if you feel happy..

 

im to lazy to buy a new fan for it...

[getterflash]

I did just what you describe for a couple of weeks, but I was tired of pulling the pc out of the cubbyhole, opening the side, removing the fan, lubing it, then putting everything back. The $5 fan took care of it.