WTB/WTTF Northbridge cooling assembly

[davidw]

I've got an Albatron PX865PE PRO II motherboard that the Northbridge cooling fan is acting like its about to croak. I need either A) replacement fan that might fit it, B) heatsink/fan kit, or C) location of a good one to purchase.

I prefer (but don't have to have) just the fan - I think its a 40mm fan, but not 100% sure. The one that is in it now is clear and has a blue neon light.
http://www.albatron.com.tw/images/product/it/mb/Picture/Big/PX865PEProII.jpg is a picture of what the motherboard looks like.

I don't mind buying the whole assemly (heatsink and fan) but am not sure what is compatible with this motherboard.
TIA!

[MDS]

Directron (http://www.directron.com/mw410m12s.html) Has several to choose from starting around $5 and upto $10 some with lights some without. 40mm fans

Newegg also has them for $5-10 just look under fans and choose 40mm for size

I have used fan from radio shack when the chipset fans die.

[JPMiller]

I HIGHLY suggest you get rid of the fan altogether and just get a good Heatsink...
Nearly ALL fans that small, die or make noise very soon after being installed...

http://www.svcompucycle.com./zanoco.html

[davidw]

I had previously checked at Newegg, Dealsonic, Cyberguys, Computergate, and a handful of others before posting here. Newegg's selection was slim, having only 1-2 in stock when I looked and I though 30.00 was a little high for what was available. I could have just bought one of their 40mm fans, however I don't know if it would have fit the heatsink currently on there - they had high db levels but I doubt it would make any difference than what is already on here - its pretty loud lol.

The one from Directron looks like the one that's on there now. Even if I don't use it, I still need one if I decide to sell my motherboard later. I have already considered the ZALMAN ZM-NB47J - as I think I saw that at one of the other sites too.

Thanks, everyone, for looking.

[Xaotic]

I have a spare Zalman at home, that hasn't been used. Just about any 40mm HSF can be used as well. I've used a variety over the years. I'll take a look at the model number tonight.

[davidw]

Cool. I just noticed that the fan is a 3pin (on the motherboard). Will having a 2pin affect it? It has a nice copper heatsink, but I'm just wondering how much of a difference it would be if I just disconnected the fan altogether (aside from the absence of noise).

[Xaotic]

I have the NB32J model.

Usually, I try to replace the fans as stability can be adversely affected. Last week, I put a 4000 RPM 40mm server fan on a 55mm HS. It's quiet(I didn't thnk it would be) and runs well. Epoxy or JB Weld can be your firend on these as well.

[rourkchris]

Send me your address and I'll ship you a fan/fans that should work well.

[pain_inbutt]

Heres what im using on my north and south bridge
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-110-103&depa=0

[davidw]

I thought about that - but decided against it as the limited space on my motherboard for the northbridge.

[roadtech]

CC you put the jink's on me dude.
I build a 2800+ for one of the kids.
Took her 2000+ down stairs to become a cruncher.
It kept restatring on me.......Checked it out and found the northbridge fan not running.......:D

Kev