Cooling NF4-SLI Chipset!

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I just got a used MSI K8N Diamond with the NF4-SLI chipset. I know this has been around for a while but its new to me. I am having clearance issues with the heatsink it came with (was not stock cooler) I am getting a Thermalright HR-05 SLI Cooler to help with the clearance problems, however I am only running a single video card. I was wondering what you all were useing to cool the Chipset while running in SLI. I don't know why they would put the Chipset where they did but I know they had a reason as all the boards with this chipset have it in the same location.
Pics would be awsome!
 
Jingting Forcetake, The Thermaltake rip-off of it, Thermalright HR-05 SLI, those will fit. Then again, I have no idea why they put it there. Worst possible spot, after the DFI location.
 
I don't know where the NB is on the MSI, but as Bbq stated, it can't be worse than the DFI lanparty series.... which I have.

Most people that replace the NB cooler (on DFI's) use the Evercool VC-RE. Same height as the stock DFI cooler, but made of all copper. Saw a big difference in my NB temps from stock.... but the stock fan also has that crappy white paste some people try to pass off as thermal paste.
 
NordicRX8 said:
I don't know where the NB is on the MSI, but as Bbq stated, it can't be worse than the DFI lanparty series.... which I have.

Most people that replace the NB cooler (on DFI's) use the Evercool VC-RE. Same height as the stock DFI cooler, but made of all copper. Saw a big difference in my NB temps from stock.... but the stock fan also has that crappy white paste some people try to pass off as thermal paste.
Yeah, Its in the same spot. I looked at that cooler on newegg and at about $13 shipped I think I am going to go ahead and get one for backup.
 
yeah, the evercool is a good option.

I like the Forcetake solution better as it can be run totally passive under the right conditions.
 
Arcygenical said:
yeah, the evercool is a good option.

I like the Forcetake solution better as it can be run totally passive under the right conditions.
Thats why I got the Thermalright cooler, it is designed to run Passive but has the option of adding a 70mm fan if needed, but I seriously dont think it will be needed on such a large heatsink.
 
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