A8N-SLI Premium - Northbridge Temps

[amjedm]

Main computer has an Asus A8N-SLI Premium and the heatpipe cooler isn't doing a good job IMO.

Temps as I type this (comp is always on idle) are -

CPU 36C (X2 4200 S939 + fanless Ninja)
Mobo 39C

Would I be better off removing the heatpipe cooler and installing a Zalman passive cooler on the Northbridge (I would stick a quiet fan near the heatsink to cool it)?

I assume the other part of the heatpipe cooler sits on some Mosfets? If correct, could I get away with installing some GPU RAM Sinks on these?

Recently, I removed the heatpipe cooler and applied some MX1, I think the temps decreased a degree or two only

Or am I just paranoid?

[chuckskull]

Mine hovered between 40-45 when I had one, doubt 39c is going to cause a problem. Try putting a fan on the ninja, leave it on low just to shift some of the heat build up in the area.

EDIT: actually if it's always idle, then that's fine. Northbridges are quite hot.

[amjedm]

I haven't directed a fan at the Northbridge as there are no fins to cool

As the setup is in a P180, I've stuck a 120mm in the top blowing down instead of exhausting hot air, I think this makes a slight difference.

I did have a fan on the Ninja at one point but it didn't make any difference IIRC. Even tried using a 140mm fan in the setup to see if air could reach the top part of the heatpipe - no luck.

[Sierro]

I'd be very happy with those temps on mine (actually that's about what I think mine is right now).

Having said that I have no overclocking going on.

[WannaPiEcE]

Motherboard sensor does not mean MCP/Northbridge sensor, try Everest to find MCP/Northbridge temps.

Or am I just paranoid?

Its good to care about your temps but tbh I think you're fine.

[amjedm]

I think I may have a solution (thank God)

I've installed a 80mm fan (7v) pointing towards the Northbridge, this reduced temps by about 5C within a minute or two (thank God again).

Thank you all for your advice.

[sawyen]

Mine hovers around 35-39C.. nothing major really.. and I have almost perfect airflow in my case..

Your Athlon does pretty low temp.. where did you get that reading? Core Temp?..

I get 35C from those motherboard diodes but as soon as I chuck in Core Temp, temps seems to be 39Cish idle..

Load temps tho the diode sees only mid 40s while my core 2 hit 59C already.. and core 1 is anywhere BUT 45C.. they're around 53ish..

Not to say the higher temps are better to go by, but they seems reasonable to me as my Infinity feels rather warm..

[amjedm]

Mine hovers around 35-39C.. nothing major really.. and I have almost perfect airflow in my case..

Your Athlon does pretty low temp.. where did you get that reading? Core Temp?..

I get 35C from those motherboard diodes but as soon as I chuck in Core Temp, temps seems to be 39Cish idle..

I'd like to think I've got good airflow in the modded P180 I have -

2 front sections covering the filters have been removed as per MikeC's advice on spcr.com - silentpcreview.com | View topic - P180/182/190 Intake Airflow Restriction: A simple solution
Top fan blowing down to cool the Ninja, rear fan exhausting, no front fan.

CPU reading is from Asus Probe and I believe it's same in the BIOS. Currently CPU is 41C so I'll remove the top fan and stick it on the Ninja. Northbridge is now at 31C (thank God again)

[TooNice]

Mine is roasting too. I am not sure why, but Asus Probe claims that it is consistently about 5C less than my overclocked CPU. In contrast, my HD is about 28-38 (depending on drive).

[amjedm]

Mine is roasting too. I am not sure why, but Asus Probe claims that it is consistently about 5C less than my overclocked CPU. In contrast, my HD is about 28-38 (depending on drive).

Speedfan won't display the HD temp. Not sure if having it in a Scythe Quietbox makes a difference