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LewisCouch · 07-02-2005, 10:05 PM

It appears to be the Northbridge fan. I have a Gigabit board and it runs fine without the fan, however, if you choose to remove it be sure to monitor your temps closely. If you want to replace it, I have had good luck with this company:

http://www.3dcool.com/Products.asp?id=74

Normally, the 40mm fans come in two thicknessnes. Just make sure you get the right one; also, determine the number of pins that the current fan uses. If it has a 3 pin connector then it has speed sensing.

Another option is to replace the fan with a heatsink. Sometimes they're a bitch to install depending on the motherboard.

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LewisCouch Insane Location: Pacific NW	It appears to be the Northbridge fan. I have a Gigabit board and it runs fine without the fan, however, if you choose to remove it be sure to monitor your temps closely. If you want to replace it, I have had good luck with this company: http://www.3dcool.com/Products.asp?id=74 Normally, the 40mm fans come in two thicknessnes. Just make sure you get the right one; also, determine the number of pins that the current fan uses. If it has a 3 pin connector then it has speed sensing. Another option is to replace the fan with a heatsink. Sometimes they're a bitch to install depending on the motherboard. __________________ "The gift of liberty is like that of a horse, handsome, strong, and high-spirited. In some it arouses a wish to ride; in many others, on the contrary, it increases the desire to walk." -- Massimo d'Azeglio