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Abit NV8 chipset fans
We have a number of NV8 boards, which thanks to Microsoft's faith and trust in
us, via Product Activation, I really don't want to change. Some are showing signs of impending northbridge fan failure. (nForce-4 single chip motherboard, so I don't know if 'Northbridge' is appropriate any more). Anyone know of a source of replacement fansinks for the NV8 ? Jim |
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Abit NV8 chipset fans
In message , Jim Howes
writes We have a number of NV8 boards, which thanks to Microsoft's faith and trust in us, via Product Activation, I really don't want to change. Some are showing signs of impending northbridge fan failure. (nForce-4 single chip motherboard, so I don't know if 'Northbridge' is appropriate any more). Anyone know of a source of replacement fansinks for the NV8 ? Don't know about the nv8 specifically, but why not try a passive solution: http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/...t.asp?code=014 http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...=SEO&U=strat15 http://www.puresilence.co.uk/catalog...oler-p-40.html -- Chris |
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Abit NV8 chipset fans
Chris wrote:
In message , Jim Howes Anyone know of a source of replacement fansinks for the NV8 ? Don't know about the nv8 specifically, but why not try a passive solution: Interesting, but I'm looking for a fix that will restore the board to as-sold condition. While passive cooling would be quieter, these machines are general office environment under-desk systems, so standard noise levels are ok. If I were to put an HP DL385 2U server in there, there would be noise complaints.. Anyhow, since writing that, I have had a reply from Abit technical (although the original supplier is still not forthcoming with any response) stating that while the board is within warranty, I can write to them, with a stamped-addressed jiffy bag (A5), with two first-class stamps on it, enclosing a covering letter detailing the serial numbers of the affected boards, and they will send me a replacement fan within a week. An envelope is now on it's way to Stevanage, so I'll report back next week then ;-) Apart from crappy small diameter fans, I've always found Abit boards to be practical and well built. It's nice to know that there is someone alive at Abit responding to support requests, unlike certain internet service providers.... Jim |
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