Fan Died On Abit NF-7S

LianadLianad
edited March 2004 in Hardware
Hey guys, been awhile since I dabbled in these forums, yet alone building computers. But my motherboard fan on my NF-7S just died and now my mobo is beeping an almost ambulance siren beep noise.

I "think" it's the fan on the NOrthbridge (sorry I've been away so long I forget exactly what it's called lol). Just wondering if somoene could give me a link or a place to buy a replacement that will fit right.

Thanks guys.

Comments

  • NebulousNebulous New York, The Empire State
    edited February 2004
    Why don't you email Abit tech support and ask for a replacement?

    Or you can get one of these here ;)
  • LianadLianad
    edited February 2004
    Thanks Nebuluous for the reply.

    Will that fan you linked fit perfectly ? I had a spare fan from my old Epox mobo I pulled off of the Northbridge but it didn't even come close to fitting right. Just want to make sure the one you linked will fit the NF-7S.

    I could email ABIT, but I can't track down my exact details on purchase date, I know it was less than a year ago but I"m sure they will want some sort of receipt copy to prove it is still under warranty. I might give it a shot though. Thanks again.
  • TmodTmod
    edited February 2004
    Don't mean to be answering for Nebulous but,

    That fan will fit perfectly. Running one now on my NF7-S and KD7.
  • Mark099Mark099 Vancouver, BC
    edited March 2004
    Email Abit tech support and ask for a replacement. I doesn't hurt to ask, however, they will likely refer you to here...

    http://www.excaliberpc.com/default.php?cPath=156_158&osCsid=95369eed6953311b2c2a1333cbcf4610

    I had the fan on my Ti4200 die, Abit basically said they would not replace the fan unless I returned the whole card. Factoring in shipping cost and time, I opted to spend a little bit more and buy a suitable replacement locally.

    To the contrary, MSI happily shipped a FREE replacement chipset fan within a few hours of me contacting them.
  • NebulousNebulous New York, The Empire State
    edited March 2004
    Tmod, it's all good :)
  • verselloversello New
    edited March 2004
    I'd get a Zalman northbridge heatsink. They're big-ass heatsinks that don't require a fan :cool:
  • DJ_EvergreenDJ_Evergreen MB, Canada Member
    edited March 2004
    i would recommend a heatsink as well, it's so much better than replacing those MB fans every year :D i just replaced mine and it's so much better, and quieter and it even brought the temp down as well :)
  • NebulousNebulous New York, The Empire State
    edited March 2004
    Yeah, but sometimes if you attach a large heatsink on the NB, you'll have trouble with the cpu cooler if you want to swap it out. Tho it has it's plus and minuses, i never had a NB fan go dead on me except the older ones.
  • GnomeWizarddGnomeWizardd Member 4 Life Akron, PA Icrontian
    edited March 2004
    the famous abit NB fan going out! happens everytime!
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