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Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 24
OS: XP Professional SP3
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CPU fan for A7V400-MX mobo
Hello all,
I have an Athlon XP 2400+ mounted on an Asus A7V400-MX mobo. I would like to install a larger than stock cooler setup on the CPU but the CPU socket is right about to the edge of the mobo and there is not much space between the socket/mobo edge and the power supply - maybe 1/2 inch. On top of that, the CPU cooler hold-downs on the socket itself are situated top-to-bottom instead of front-to-back meaning the power supply must be removed in order to service the CPU. Any suggestions for a heat-pipe type CPU cooler that would fit in there? Specs: Coolermaster Elite 330 case Thermaltake 80mm Silent Boost cooler Coolermaster 500w power supply I installed a Thermaltake Big Typhoon in my other box (A7V333 mobo). It fit like a champ and made a HUGE difference in CPU temps. Thanks in advance. |
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Re: CPU fan for A7V400-MX mobo
could you attach some pictures of your motherboard, case etc so we can get a better idea of your situtaion ?
best regards joe
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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OS: XP Professional SP3
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Re: CPU fan for A7V400-MX mobo
Joe,
Ok, I think this may be a BIOS issue with the A7V400-MX. I swapped mobos in the previously mentioned box to an ASRock K7Upgrade-600 and according to the new mobo BIOS the CPU is running at 32c with the same Thermaltake 80mm fan/cooler. While it's still a tight fit in the box with the new mobo I don't think the CPU will run much cooler than 32c. The old mobo has been downgraded to a "tester". Thanks, Bruno PS: I am a Server Admin during the day-job hours. I am frequently going through forums for fixes, tips etc and, I must say, this is a very well organized and extremely helpful forum. Keep up the good work! |
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Re: CPU fan for A7V400-MX mobo
happy to hear you got your problem sorted
well done32C is an awesome temp !
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