chipset fan dying - monitor temp

[John A Grandy]

does w2k have the ability to detect temperature at the chipset (not the
cpu, but the supporting chipset, where the smaller secondary fan resides)
.... ? if so, and the temp gets too high, will windows shut-down the
machine ?

 

[Bob I]

That would be a software feature supplied by the motherboard
manufacturer or a 3rd party utility. Also the hardware (motherboard)
needs to have a thermister at the monitoring location. Windows would
have to be notified by the software that you install to force the
shutdown. In the meantime replace the fan with a quality aftermarket fan.

 

[philo]

does w2k have the ability to detect temperature at the chipset (not the
cpu, but the supporting chipset, where the smaller secondary fan resides)
... ? if so, and the temp gets too high, will windows shut-down the
machine ?

that would not be a function of the operating system
you need to
consult your motherboard manual

 

[Russ Tanner]

my chipset fan died, I just hacksawed a piece of an old cpu heatsink I had
laying around and superglued it on. Works fine.

 

[John A Grandy]

any recommendation on brands for quality aftermarket fans?

 

[Bob I]

WWW.GOOGLE.COM + chipset fan + motherboard model number = SUCCESS

 

[Colon Terminus]

Try Motherboard Monitor ... it's free for download.

 

[Glenn D. - Audio & Media]

You might want to get a fan which reports its RPM (rotations per minute) to
the mainboard, if your mainboard supports it. Doesn't cost that much more
than a regular fan.

Glenn