Chipset overheats, I have a question
Chipset overheats, I have a question
Hello everyone, here’s a question I have.
I’m using an MSI gaming 970 motherboard. The issue I’m facing has been quite puzzling for me.
My setup includes:
- MSI gaming 970 mobo
- AMD FX 8120 CPU
- Sapphire R9 290 TriX VGA
- Asus Xonar DG 5.1 PCI sound card
For cooling, in my Zalman Z3 Plus PC case I have two fans for the front intake, two for the top exhaust, and a liquid cooling heatsink between them (Zalman LQ series).
I’ve documented all the relevant components related to the problem.
The main concern is that my chipset becomes too hot, which seems connected to the motherboard. I can feel it getting warmer than other parts. When I play games, the monitor reads 80°C, but when idle it drops to 60°C.
I’ve decided to purchase a Chipset cooler from Xigmatek and attach an 80mm fan to it.
A video showing this solution is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKUrYTdYBGU (skip to 23:03).
My question is, will mounting the fan facing down affect my VGA? Or could it actually help?
Additionally, I need to note that I can’t replace any parts in my case because the motherboard doesn’t have enough space or PCI slots.
Rubix and I have warned you about all the important details. If you're determined to follow through and think you have the right information, just be mindful not to damage your mobile or graphics board PCB. Good luck, buddy.
You'll have a higher chance to cause permanent damage to the board than having a warm chipset.
You best solution is a mount a fan on the side penal of the case pointing directly on the board. Don't risk everything for a minor issue.
This heatsink is going to be warmer than most components and it's designed to function at these temperatures. By removing the cooler and attempting to install your own, you run the risk of failing to install it correctly and actually causing permanent damage to the board either physically or thermally. You just need decent airflow in your case and you'll be fine.
I wouldn't be concerned about it. If you install that cooler, ensure you don't damage any traces on your motherboard during mounting, and verify the fan's airflow direction won't interfere with your GPU...also check that the cooler doesn't short out on your GPU's PCB.
I don't understand why it wouldn't be dangerous compared to installing an aftermarket CPU cooler.
I'll be cautious but why is it risky?
I know it's meant for high temperatures, but 80 degrees Celsius seems too extreme in my view. How does it differ from other CPUs? I've used three motherboards before and seen many with lower chipset temps. Also, according to what I've noticed, my computer starts to lag after just ten minutes of gaming. Other components aren't reaching higher temperatures—VGA stays at 60°C max, CPU at 45°C max, but the chipset is often between 80-85°C. That doesn't sound normal, does it?
if you're really after that cooler, i recommend bringing your tower to the computer store with you and asking a technician whether the cooler you're interested in will fit. before i proceed further... is that 'vga' mentioned next to the r9 spec?
Don't misunderstand the dangers of changing your mobo to fit an aftermarket cooler, unless you're certain. PCB may face short circuits when touching conductive parts like the cooler, which could ruin your setup. You mentioned stuttering and performance problems—what convinced you they stem from the mobo itself? An unstable overclock is just as likely. What power supply and GPU do you use? What are your current settings and voltages?