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Northbridge cooler

Northbridge cooler
« on: February 15, 2011, 03:27:38 pm »
I am looking for a better northbridge cooler for this board. The pin holes aren't in the typical spots for most of the coolers I find. Does anyone have any suggestions or replaced theirs with an aftermarket one that they know works?

BTW, I already changed out the thermal paste with Arctic Silver 5. Still hoping for lower temps.

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Re: Northbridge cooler
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2011, 03:31:18 pm »
Hi there,

it might help if you actually told us what board you are using? ???
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Re: Northbridge cooler
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2011, 03:35:43 pm »
I don't know if it is the same as the Intel boards as far as fitting goes but I know these have been used a lot on that platform.

Xigmatek Porter N881 Chipset Cooler

http://www.candccentral.co.uk/Xigmatek-Porter-N881-Chipset-Cooler.html
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Re: Northbridge cooler
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2011, 07:30:48 pm »
Hi there,

it might help if you actually told us what board you are using? ???

Sorry GA-MA785GM-US2H