noisey motherboard

[mykeowl]

I have had a Abit NF7_S motherboard for over a year now and the chipset fan started making so much noise its unbearable.
Would unplugging the fan cause a overheatung problem with the chipset? If so whats' another alternative.

[Strawbs]

Unplugging might cause overheat issues - if your case is generally "warm" at most times.

Look >here under "System Cooler>Chipset" for an idea of what you can do.

[mykeowl]

Thanks for the info Strawbs. I have a large aluminum case, the CoolerMaster TAC_T01. I think i"ll find a fanless heatsink somewhere.

[Terminator]

If you have like me a side panel with a good airflow mainly directed towards to heatsink then you should be ok but remember they put that fan on there for a reason!!!!
An alternative is replacing that whiny little fan with an alternative.

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[Billforce]

My Abit chipset fan went south in about six months....I replaced it (simple job) and the replacement seems to be O.K. With the fan off, I got an overheat alarm from the MB sensor.

[leprechaun_40]

Originally posted by Billforce
My Abit chipset fan went south in about six months....I replaced it (simple job) and the replacement seems to be O.K. With the fan off, I got an overheat alarm from the MB sensor.

Imagine that, LOL, I have 3 Abit boards that the stupid fan went south on, within a few months. I replaced them all and disabled the alarm for them, as the new fans didn't have the sensor wire. They used a really CHEAPO fan there. I didn't want to down my machines because of sending in a Mobo for replacement, I figured 9 bucks for a good fan was faster and cheaper in the long run. However, now I'm leary of Abit because of this, although the boards themselves work great.

[NDD]

DIY on the mofo
Or just unplug it, shouldn't overheat on stock FSB speeds ...