Maximus Formula NB SB Temps FYI

The NB and SB temps were running close to 50c at idle without OCing. I did
some research and two things helped the issue. Even with active CPU cooling
I installed the Asus provided heatsink fan, but what really did the trick
was installing an Antec spot cooling fan, adjusted to high and pointing
directly at the heatsinks/pipes. The NB and SB temps are now in the low 40s
and CPU (e8400) idles at 36.

HTH anyone with a similar problem.

john

 

How loud is the Spot Cool?
I've got the same problem but would rather not void the warranty on the
Maximus by adding a waterblock to the NB unless I really have to.
My buddy could use one too cuz he replaced the noisy NB chipset fan on
his A8N-E and installed a loud 120 mm case fan to cool the Zalman blue
passive heatsink.

Did you tighten down the screws in the NB cooler? Mine were loose but
they are spring loaded and I don't know if that was a good or bad idea?

 

I have a full tower Gigabyte case with a screened side panel and I don't
hear the spot cool at all. I tightened the NB screws, but it didn't help to
lower the temps. From what I've researched, Asus uses a cheap thermal paste
that's also very adhesive. I've read that people have removed the
heatsinks/pipes and reseated with Artic Silver, but it voids the warranty
and, frankly, that seems kind of dangerous. I RMA'd my board to newegg even
though I solved the problem. For almost $300 I don't think I should have to
deal with overheating NBs and SBs. I'll post what happens when I get my new
board.

good luck,
john