MSI K8N diamond northbridge fan replacement
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necessarily need to replace the heatsink (unless I have to). It has
been making some noises like it is wavering between high and low RPMs
and I would like to replace it with a new one since I figured it might
be going. However, to replace the heatsink it looks like I would have
to pull the whole motherboard and that is a pain I would like to avoid
if possible. Any lubricant that I can apply that might help it?
Thanks
G
Paul
http://asia.msi.com.tw/uploads/Image/news_img/K8N%20Diamond_board_big.jpg
http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/13-130-502-06.jpg
The fan looks like one of those body-less types, that fits within the
confines of the aluminum heatsink.
Depending on the motherboard warranty, you could contact the tech
support of the motherboard manufacturer, and see if they'll help.
Some motherboard manufacturers will send a new heatsink/fan, if
there are problems within the warranty period. It might not
require sending the board back. They'd probably ask for the
board serial number, before sending it out.
Asus sells replacements for some of their motherboards. This
Asus site only services the USA. You would need to know
more about the pin spacing of your motherboard, and the
mechanical details of this part, in order to use it as
a substitute. The benefit of this one, is it is likely to
have a low profile like your MSI one.
http://estore.asus.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=231&catid=135
There are also third party substitutes. If purchasing
a substitute, I'd probably still want a fan on it. You
probably already have a good idea as to how hot it
normally gets.
Ones like this, would likely block both video card slots.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835108072
There are passives, like this one, but they may have stopped
making them.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109131
This is a copy of that design. You might be able to strap a
fan to a thing like this. When turned the right way, it
might only block one video card slot.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233021
Paul
Sjouke Burry
nobody >
For where to put that drop, peel off the label in the center of the
rotor. If there's no shaft there, the fan is probably a reverse design
which means you'll have to remove it and get to it on the backside.