Anyone Use a Pentium Cooling Fan on NrtBridge
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Anyone Use a Pentium Cooling Fan on NrtBridge
Got thinking about this topic and decided to look into my spare parts bin and found a Fan for a Pentium 233 Cooler. Turns out it's the same size as a Northbridge cooler but far quieter as it only spins at around 500 rpm. Of course it also doesn't move lots of air but I'm thinking it would move enough to ensure a passive cooler stays cool.
Of course it's also of interest If we can still get them http://www.directron.com/socket7fans.html has an OEM version listed but they're not carrying many versions anylonger.
So if anyone has suggestions as to where we can get the old style that run at <1200 rpms in either a 40/50 mm size fan, chime in.
Of course it's also of interest If we can still get them http://www.directron.com/socket7fans.html has an OEM version listed but they're not carrying many versions anylonger.
So if anyone has suggestions as to where we can get the old style that run at <1200 rpms in either a 40/50 mm size fan, chime in.
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The big issue is mounting. You can always use adhesive thermal paste. But otherwise, you have to do some fanagiling to get it to fit the mounting holes or clips or whatever your motherboard is using. I haven't tried with a north bridge, but I have done it with a VGA card before.
VGA with Pentium (Socket 7) heatsink
VGA with Pentium Pro (Socket 8) heatsink
VGA with Pentium (Socket 7) heatsink
VGA with Pentium Pro (Socket 8) heatsink
If you're thinking of buying a Socket 7 CPU heatsink for use with a NB chip or VGA card, be aware that some Socket 7 heatsinks have "ledges" overhanging two opposite edges. This makes for a more secure mounting onto the CPU, but it also might interfere with circuit board components if it's being used for something other than the intended use.
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