Mosfet Coolers for my Mars Mobo

[Spacegoast]

I plan on removing the stock NB, SB and Mosfet coolers on my motherboard. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/Picture035-1.jpg
So basically all the copper is coming out of this picture. Now I have Thermalright HR-05's for the NB and SB. My problem is I need a Mosfet cooler and the Thermalright HR-09 does not fit, unless I solder it on. Im not comfortable with soldering it to make it fit.
So what is my alternative?

And by the way, the area I am talking about is with the heat pipe that says Cool-Pipe on it. Thanks in advance.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

what case is that?

[Namslas90]

Here's a couple choices;

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=23204

http://www.acousticpc.com/mosfet_coolers.html

[Darknova]

2 things. Firstly, with the HR-05, it will interfere (ie short out) your graphics card because of how the mounting holes are positions.

Second, the mounting holes for the MOSFETs are not standard either, and I had to use zip ties to hole the HR-09 one (before I found out the HR-05 interferes with the graphics card that is).

To be honest, I've yet to find a set of coolers to replace the cooling on the Mars that doesn't interfere with either the HSF, or the graphics card.

[Spacegoast]

_FBi;736108']what case is that?

it is the Antec P180. i have a thread in my sig for the build

[erocker]

Couldn't you just use thermal adhesive for the mosfet coolers?

[Spacegoast]

2 things. Firstly, with the HR-05, it will interfere (ie short out) your graphics card because of how the mounting holes are positions.

Second, the mounting holes for the MOSFETs are not standard either, and I had to use zip ties to hole the HR-09 one (before I found out the HR-05 interferes with the graphics card that is).

To be honest, I've yet to find a set of coolers to replace the cooling on the Mars that doesn't interfere with either the HSF, or the graphics card.

That sucks. I have seen a few other ppl with the Mars mobo and have the HR-05 and HR-09 (soldered on) and they have reported no problems on it interfering with the gpu. How do the zip-ties work for you? I mean do they hold it down well?

[Spacegoast]

Couldn't you just use thermal adhesive for the mosfet coolers?

Like the Arctic Silver adhesive? As in the glue, not the paste? I could but then removing it would be impossbile.

[MKmods]

I use the AS epoxy. Removing is not easy (impossible) but I heard someone mention if you mix like 10% of AS 5 with it it becomes removable.

[Darknova]

That sucks. I have seen a few other ppl with the Mars mobo and have the HR-05 and HR-09 (soldered on) and they have reported no problems on it interfering with the gpu. How do the zip-ties work for you? I mean do they hold it down well?

Zip-ties work quite well to be honest. You get a nice firm contact, but the heatsink does move side to side a bit, but it doesn't look great and bends some of the fins.

I've been searching ever since I got this board for a better cooling system, but short of buying everything on the market and trying each one I really don't know what to get.

Also, I've got the HR-05 SLI because my Infinity is over the top of the N/B, so it would interfere.

[Spacegoast]

I use the AS epoxy. Removing is not easy (impossible) but I heard someone mention if you mix like 10% of AS 5 with it it becomes removable.

now that you mention it, i remember hearing that too. thanks MK.

To Darknova:

How exactly does it interfere though? I have the 2x HR-05 SLI too.

[Darknova]

It slightly covers the top PCI-E x16 slot.

[Spacegoast]

It slightly covers the top PCI-E x16 slot.

Cant you just use the lower pcie slot? I might have to do that, but I was trying to avoid it because then I will have to switch the mounting of my HR-03+ and put it on top of the GPU instead of the bottom.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/Picture038.jpg

[MKmods]

I got one of these, they are really small and would be perfect for the southbridge
http://www.petrastechshop.com/enslonfocoso.html

and this for the GPU
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=56782

[Darknova]

Cant you just use the lower pcie slot? I might have to do that, but I was trying to avoid it because then I will have to switch the mounting of my HR-03+ and put it on top of the GPU instead of the bottom.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/Picture038.jpg

The bottom is only 4x, not the full 16x, you wouldn't get full performance from your card.

[Spacegoast]

I got one of these, they are really small and would be perfect for the southbridge
http://www.petrastechshop.com/enslonfocoso.html

ya i was actually considering getting one of those. but with my TRUE 120 i couldnt fit anything else other than an HR-05 because it covers a lot of the NB. also i was going for an all thermalright theme, lol. or at least all silver. on top of that i already have 2 HR-05's that i plan to use and an HR-09 that i might not be able to use :(

[Darknova]

ya i was actually considering getting one of those. but with my TRUE 120 i couldnt fit anything else other than an HR-05 because it covers a lot of the NB. also i was going for an all thermalright theme, lol. or at least all silver. on top of that i already have 2 HR-05's that i plan to use and an HR-09 that i might not be able to use :(

HR-09 is useable, HR-05 is not, and I just got a simple heatsink/fan like mk suggested. The SB doesn't produce anywhere near enough heat to have such a huge cooler.

[Spacegoast]

well lets see what i can come up with. i am going to try to get the HR-09 on and the HR-05 SLI on the NB. i have one for the SB but if it doesnt fit I wont use it. i will check back later as my computer will be off for a few hours. thanks guys for all the help.

[MKmods]

And I must say I have had very good luck selling hardware i dont use here at TPU.
(its also a big + supporting the forum by selling/trading with others)

[Darknova]

Cool, let us know how it goes :)

[Spacegoast]

i finally finished installing my new NB, SB and Mosfet coolers. For the HR-05 to fit on the NB i had to adjust the stock mounting position and move it a little to the side and the SB cooler fit on easliy. i had no interference with the gpu and just barely fit in :rockout:.
the Mosfet cooler was another story. i didnt want to use the zip-tie method (thank you for that DarkNova) so i said F*** it. i went ahead and soldered it. it was actually quite easy. i expected it to be a lot worse than it actually was, so i was relieved once i got it mounted. i will post the pics here in a minute. thanks for all who helped.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/IMG_5090.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/IMG_5091.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/IMG_5093.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Cali2na/IMG_5095.jpg

[MKmods]

Nice job, the lower Hr 05 looks silly though. If you want I will trade you the Enzo one for the HR 05 for the SB.
http://www.petrastechshop.com/enslonfocoso.html
(mine is black, not copper colored. It didnt go with anything as copper)

Very cool job making the 09 mounts.:rockout:

[Spacegoast]

Nice job, the lower Hr 05 looks silly though. If you want I will trade you the Enzo one for the HR 05 for the SB.
http://www.petrastechshop.com/enslonfocoso.html
(mine is black, not copper colored. It didnt go with anything as copper)

Very cool job making the 09 mounts.:rockout:

you know what. i will take you up on that offer. it comes with the small fan on top right? if so, how loud is that fan?

[MKmods]

almost silent, very quiet.
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