Where exactly would you place temp probes on the GA-990XFA-UD3?

[soarwitheagles]

Hi again!

Ok, just getting ready to slap the GA-990XFA-UD3 back into the computer case, but remembered I need to think about where I will place 4 specific temp probes within the case.  In my Intel rig here is where I placed the temperature probes:

Channel 1 CPU
Channel 2 Northbridge
Channel 3 Southbridge
Channel 4 RAM

I see an extra heat sink on this GA-990XFA-UD3 [is that the marvelous Marvel controller]?  

Anyway, please give me some suggestions as to where you would place the temp probes on this new system.

As always, thank you very, very much!

Soar

[autotech]

You have the 4 most important already id do it right where you said. Those are the most important spot after all and the marvell controller you dont need to worry about.

[absic]

Just to add to autotech's advice,

don't do the stupid thing of trying to fit one of the sensors between the CPU and the cooler as I have seen some people try!

The cooler assembly on the left hand side of the CPU socket (Between CPU socket and the back panel) which I think you are referring to is, I think, the cooling for the MOSFET assembly.

[soarwitheagles]

Autotek and Absic,

Thank you for the good advice.  Yes, the NB and SB are clearly labeled on this 990XFA-UD3, but I was wondering about that other heat sink that you mentioned Absic.  And you are correct, it is clearly labeled as MOS HS.  What exactly are mosfets and do they heat up much?

And yes, I've never placed a temp probe between the CPU and heat sink...even though years ago I sincerely thought that is where it went!  Read up and discovered that is a recipe for disaster!  I usually place it on the Heatpipe Direct Contact block and use a little tape.  It has always worked well for me this way.

Thanks guys!

Soar

[absic]

If you are interested in MOSFET's check out this link at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOSFET which explains things better than I can.

And in answer to your question, yes they can get hot, hence the use of the cooler.