Zalman ZM-NB47J Silent Motherboard Northbridge Heatsink

Many new motherboards are now supplied with fans on the Northbridge chipset in order to give adequate cooling. These Zalman products take a different but refreshingly simple approach. By using the maximum possible area of the chip surface, and by having an oversize fin design, the motherboard northbridge is cooled safely and without any noise whatsoever. In some cases, the chip will run even cooler than with the noisy manufacturer-supplied HSF, enhancing PC stability.

Installation considerations
If your existing Northbridge cooler is secured using pushpins going into the motherboard, then the cooler can be removed and a ZM-NB47J can be mounted in its place. Sprung pushpins and a tube of thermal compound are provided with the product. Installation is easy, since a clever adjustable mechanism caters for a variety of pushpin locations, and the white thermal compound is spread on the mating surfaces for optimum heat transfer. The ZM-NBF47 can also be secured using push-pin holes, but it is only recommended for the very latest Northbridge chipsets.

Specifications
Number of fins - 80 
Weight - 54g
Dimensions (L x W x H), mm - 37 x 37 x 47 
Compatibility - All Northbridge chipsets with pushpin holes
Height - 47mm 
Colour - Blue anodised 
Material - Pure aluminium