southbridge

[fadsarmy]

If your graphics card completely covers the southbridge,which runs hot anyway, can this cause temerature problems?

[Dark Mantis]

In a word yes. Anything that hinders the airflow over the chipset can cause an overheating problem. I would suggest using a small fan and make a bracket so that it points directly at the southbridge heatsink.

[bytheway_r]

Or you can buy something like this .

http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/chipset/hr05_sli_ifx/product_chitset_cooler_hr05_sli_ifx.htm

[absic]

Yes you can but double check for compatibility with your motherboard before buying and also check against your other components to make sure it will fit. You can always add a fan to these if you find you still need a bit more air-flow.

[fadsarmy]

I have already installed the graphics card and it completely covers sb. Temp feels ok to touch. I wish all motherboards had sb and nb temp sensors as standard.

[Dark Mantis]

Try running some heavy programs to stress it and thensee what the temperature feels like. If it is still not too hot then you shouldn't have a problem.