hr-05 on k8ngm2-fid?
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hr-05 on k8ngm2-fid?
Any one know if the Thermalright HR-05 would fit on the MSI k8ngm2-fid?
My msi is in the silverstone tj08 case. After I've closed the side intake, the temp of the IC on the HDD's pcb dropped from 48C to 42C However, the HS on the NB went from 57C to 65C! That made me think about replacing the stock NB hs with the HR-05.
My msi is in the silverstone tj08 case. After I've closed the side intake, the temp of the IC on the HDD's pcb dropped from 48C to 42C However, the HS on the NB went from 57C to 65C! That made me think about replacing the stock NB hs with the HR-05.
I doubt it'll fit without problems. The HR-05-SLI seems possible, but probably at an odd angle. The MSI K8NGM2-FID 's allowable L x W dimension for the NB HS is just too small.
Edit: The HR-05-SLI may not fit too, if it uses the same mounting mechanism as the HR-05. This is because the K8NGM2-FID 's mounting holes are closer to each other than other boards. Not sure whether the shorter piece works.
Edit: The HR-05-SLI may not fit too, if it uses the same mounting mechanism as the HR-05. This is because the K8NGM2-FID 's mounting holes are closer to each other than other boards. Not sure whether the shorter piece works.
Last edited by winguy on Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:07 am, edited 1 time in total.
Its page is up now.
Thermalright HR-05-SLI
The base should fit, probably at a very slight angle (unless you round the corners to shave off 2-3mm of diagonal length ). But I think you gotta use a custom mounting mechanism, as the stock parts may not work.
Thermalright HR-05-SLI
The base should fit, probably at a very slight angle (unless you round the corners to shave off 2-3mm of diagonal length ). But I think you gotta use a custom mounting mechanism, as the stock parts may not work.
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has anyone been able to find a US dealer that will sell the HR-05 SLI? I'd love to ditch my current cooler, but the placement of the NB chip with respect to the PCIe x16 slot on my mb is...well, have a look:
note the position of the NB chip. it's not directly underneath with the stock HSF, but having replaced it with a more standard model (stock fan died, bit of an emergency), i find that the pcb of my video card sits squarely on top of the fan housing. doesn't impede the cooler any, but clearly no room for an oversize cooler, especially with the oversize passive heatsink on my video card
any help would be greatly appreciated
note the position of the NB chip. it's not directly underneath with the stock HSF, but having replaced it with a more standard model (stock fan died, bit of an emergency), i find that the pcb of my video card sits squarely on top of the fan housing. doesn't impede the cooler any, but clearly no room for an oversize cooler, especially with the oversize passive heatsink on my video card
any help would be greatly appreciated
As a recent user of the HR-05, I have to make this point: it certainly is a great chipset cooler, but you have to provide it with some cool airflow for best performance.
I have it installed on my aging Asus A8N-SLI Dlx, and there is a 7900 GTX installed in the lower PCI-E slot (it wouldn't fit in the upper). A thermal probe touches the HR-05.
Right now the HR-05 is about 45C, in a hot room (I'm wearing only underware), but when playing Oblivion it gets hotter, since hot air from the 7900 GTX reaches it.
So I have to increase the rpm of my case fans when gaming. If I had the SLI version, I could have installed the 7900 GTX in the upper slot and wouldn't worry about HR-05 temps.
I have it installed on my aging Asus A8N-SLI Dlx, and there is a 7900 GTX installed in the lower PCI-E slot (it wouldn't fit in the upper). A thermal probe touches the HR-05.
Right now the HR-05 is about 45C, in a hot room (I'm wearing only underware), but when playing Oblivion it gets hotter, since hot air from the 7900 GTX reaches it.
So I have to increase the rpm of my case fans when gaming. If I had the SLI version, I could have installed the 7900 GTX in the upper slot and wouldn't worry about HR-05 temps.
finally found a US supplier for the HR-05 SLI, for those who are still interested:
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556029205.html
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556029205.html
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I hope they end up only $1 more than the non-SLI version as they should be!
I've got feelers out over here for one
EDIT: I found a US supplier with them at the same price as the normal HR-05.
I've got feelers out over here for one
EDIT: I found a US supplier with them at the same price as the normal HR-05.
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And for those in Australia, PC Case Gear now has the HR-05-SLI in stock for $46 ($14 more than the standard HR-05). URL can be found here.
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Money Grabbers
PC Case Gear are profiteering as usual! I've already sent an email to check it isn't a misprint
I think I'll wait for a local supplier (who sells the HR-05 at AU$27) to get it in at the correct price difference: AU$3 at most based on US$ RRP to AU$ conversion...
I think I'll wait for a local supplier (who sells the HR-05 at AU$27) to get it in at the correct price difference: AU$3 at most based on US$ RRP to AU$ conversion...
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