[3dfxvoodoo]

whats the max temp for pwm phase chips

my load at 65~75c
given the chip (5 on my mobo)
normal loads are about 50~55c
idle is about 38~42c

should I get a fan to put on the sink or just leave it as is

 

[Abs.exe]

Here is what I found.
Looks like it's normal

Same board as yours BTW

EDIT : He has a 60mm fan on it, which lower the temps by a good 10*C.
If you could grab an Antec Spot Fan it would be perfect

They cost around $15 bucks and can help your overall case temp !
I hope I helped !

EDIT 2 :
Without the fan :

 

[3dfxvoodoo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abs.exe;14128522
Here is what I found.
Looks like it's normal

Same board as yours BTW

looks like I fine
might put a fan on it tho

thanks for all the help
I night have an 40mm setting around here

 

[Abs.exe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dfxvoodoo;14128538

looks like I fine
might put a fan on it tho

thanks for all the help
I night have an 40mm setting around here

It would be an awesome decision.
Dust and Heat = Computer killers

It looks like you only need a tie wrap or two to fix it

 

[3dfxvoodoo]

found one
it's a old old radio shack fan lol
Quote:

Originally Posted by Abs.exe;14128578
It would be an awesome decision.
Dust and Heat = Computer killers

It looks like you only need a tie wrap or two to fix it

ya my mobo cam with clamps
just have to find them

 

[Abs.exe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dfxvoodoo;14128584
found one
it's a old old radio shack fan lol

It may just help

I see your heatsink are rather large, fitting it won't be a problem.
Just make sure it pushes fresh air on the heatsink.

 

[Lord Xeb]

Zip ties work too if you cannot find them.

 

[The Master Chief]

Or the Antec Spot Cool, it's purpose was to cool stuff like this.

 

[Abs.exe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Xeb;14128612
Zip ties work too if you cannot find them.

I should have taken a picture of that old 3450 512Mb fanless.
I Ghetto Zip Tied a 60mm fan on it.
Looked awesome ^^

 

[3dfxvoodoo]

so the radio shack fan was junk
but I found another one
checking temps