p5n-d optional fan

[XstollieX]

Picked up an asus p5n-d to run dual 9600gts for some folding. It comes with an optional fan for the nb heatsink. It says not to use it unless using passive or water cooling. I could see that if I were using a stock cooler. I will be using a arctic cooling freezer 7 pro. Anyone think it will be an issue?

[martini161]

i would use it just to be safe

[XstollieX]

That was my thought. I figured with a stock cooler it has a downward and outward airflow which could interfere with the chipset fan or vice versa. While the freezer 7 is only outward and will stay above the chipset

[DMB2000uk]

If your case airflow is decent you could get away without using it, but if you don't mind the noise, there is no harm in using it.

Dan

[XstollieX]

This set up is going into an armor case with the 250mm fan.