Fan for Asus a7a266 mobo

[griffen]

I was wanting to upgrade the fan on an old computer for use as a server as it was making a lot of noise. I was thinking of using Bitspower Silent Storm 120mm. But I'm afraid that there might not be enough space. Does anyone have any experience of this fan and how much space I would need inside the case? The PC has an ASUS a7a266 mobo. An image of the motherboard can be found at: http://www.firingsquad.com/media/article_image.asp?fs_article_id=847&pic_id=1

Thanks.

 

[Rugger]

Fan for the CPU HSF? If yes, then what HSF are you using and what size is the fan? Does the current HSF have the mounting brackets for a 120MM fan? If not, then you might be able to find one for it or get a new HSF for the system.

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[griffen]

Well the bitspower silent storm has a a heatsink built into it. Unfortunately I can't find a lot of information on this it. I was looking for a quiet fan for a socket A moetherboard. The HSF that I'm using at the moment came with the PC and is a standard heatsink fan with a minature fan on the top. The bitspower fan is very large so putting on top of the existing heatsink wouldn't be an option especially as it already has a heatsink. I take it you've never seen or used one of these fans before? A picture of it can be found at:
http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=306555&cks=SER

 

[Rugger]

Aha! I thought you were just looking for a replacement fan - not a HSF combo. That Bits looks similar to a Zalman CNPS 7700Cu or <A HREF="http://heatsinkfactory.com/shop/product.php?productid=16177&cat=254&page=1" target="_new">7000A-Cu</A>. They perform pretty well and are quiet.

Another option you might consider is the <A HREF="http://heatsinkfactory.com/shop/product.php?productid=16162&cat=251&page=1" target="_new">Thermalright SI-97A</A> with a <A HREF="http://heatsinkfactory.com/shop/product.php?productid=16195&cat=265&page=1" target="_new">Panaflo 92mm medium output</A> fan. I've got that setup in my current rig. It GREATLY reduced the noise in my system and dropped temps over 5 degrees C. If you want QUIET, then you could also look at something like <A HREF="http://heatsinkfactory.com/shop/product.php?productid=16284&cat=265&page=1" target="_new">this</A>. Before my SI-97 I had one of those small POS HSFs and hated it. The SI-97A was a great buy for me.

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[griffen]

The one you've recommended looks very good, but from what I can see it's not compatiable with a Socket A motherboard. Alas I think I'll just to have to risk it and get the bitspower. I have the Zalman and have been very happy with it. Thanks for your help.

 

[Rugger]

The <A HREF="http://thermalright.com/" target="_new">Thermalright</A> site says that it is compatible with Socket A.

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[ChipDeath]

Some HSFs will have clearance issues on some motherboards, you're right.

If you're unsure, but willing to go with a slightly smaller HSF, I can heartily recommend the <A HREF="http://www.thermalright.com/a_page/main_product_si97.htm" target="_new">ThermalRight SI-97</A>. Works very well (used to have one), and it's design means it won't suffer any fitment problems on virtually any socket A motherboard.

Only potential problem is it's fitting method is the standard springy clip, so it's not suitable for a PC that'll be moved around a lot.

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[Rugger]

Agreed with the spring clip. The only other issue that I have is it can be very close quarters for install in smaller cases. It may just be that I have mondo gorilla-hands, but I had to work hard to get the clip on...

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