Thread: Northbridge very hot

So, past these days I did some alteration around with msconfig as well as next thing I know my PC doesn’t POST as well as I get the 3 beeps, turn the comp on its side, reorganize CMOS and the whole thing works very well in the meantime I settle on, well I already have my PC laying on its side my as well run prime95 and check if heatsink getting enough air... so I touch and its nice and warm and slightly warmer towards the base but all core temps are under 60... so after that I look at the Northbridge and that’s where my question comes in:

its an Intel 975x chipset with a somewhat large aluminum heatsink on it, bout 2x1x1 inches and no fan... so I touch it and I couldn't keep my finger on it for more then 7 seconds it was more warm, I can't get the correct temps on it through speed fan, but comparing it to my 4850's I would have to estimate between 70-85C issue is should I be worried? I was already planning to stick a copper heat sink fan on it inside a couple of months

Try to set a fan on the heatsink, you’ll be amazed how much cooler it will be. Buy a 40mm or 60mm fan as well as use double sided tape (the one u use to stick towel hangers for example) to stick it on the heatsink. If it doesn’t work seek to reinstate it with an aftermarket one.