So I was thinking of switching out the standard ICE cooling solution in a Shuttle SN21G5 with something like an Zalman CNPS9500 or an Artic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro. Is this even possible for better cooling? I was thinking these heatsinks due to the fact that they push air front-to-back and not bottom-to-top.
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replacing Shuttle G5 ICE
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Start measuring, but I don't see how it would fit:
http://www.hothardware.com/reviews/images/shuttle_sb61g2/fulldown.htm
Get the dimensions from their website for the width, use a ruler to cut a piece of paper to match that distance and put the center over the middle of the socket. Those are probably the only two options that are slightly better than the stock cooling. If it works, let me know.
http://www.hothardware.com/reviews/images/shuttle_sb61g2/fulldown.htm
Get the dimensions from their website for the width, use a ruler to cut a piece of paper to match that distance and put the center over the middle of the socket. Those are probably the only two options that are slightly better than the stock cooling. If it works, let me know.
looking at the installation on the zalman website, I have a feeling the zalman won't work since Shuttle uses a proprietary method of screw placement on their socket 939 (SN21G5) board. 
EDIT: After checking both websites, I don't think either will fit. One, due to the size, (the Zalman MAY fit, it's a bit smaller), but two, due to the screw placement on the Shuttle. Guess the only thing left now is to replace the ICE fan and add a 120 using a duct in the rear and see how much room I have for a blowhole fan behind the DVD drive.
EDIT: After checking both websites, I don't think either will fit. One, due to the size, (the Zalman MAY fit, it's a bit smaller), but two, due to the screw placement on the Shuttle. Guess the only thing left now is to replace the ICE fan and add a 120 using a duct in the rear and see how much room I have for a blowhole fan behind the DVD drive.