Where to get a CPU fan

I have a BTX motherboard and processor but need a fan. Where do I get one of
those in Australia? I can't find one anywhere.

Thanks,
Michael

Michael C wrote:
> I have a BTX motherboard and processor but need a fan. Where do I get one of
> those in Australia? I can't find one anywhere.

Thermaltake makes some BTX coolers. Here's where they say you can buy
in AUS:

http://thermaltake.com/wheretobuy/Oc...alia_index.htm

I was fairly disappointed by a couple of cheapshit HD coolers I bought
of theirs, but wouldn't necessarily judge them for it. After all, what
should I have expected for less than $5 apiece?

On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:06:09 +1000, "Michael C"
<nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>I have a BTX motherboard and processor but need a fan. Where do I get one of
>those in Australia? I can't find one anywhere.
>
>Thanks,
>Michael
>


The cooler has little to do with the platform type, choose
based on socket type.

Since BTX is meant to use the inflow chassis fan to cool the
'sink and since a hunk of metal (sink) isn't very prone to
failure, might I enquire what your goal is?

If it's only a matter of having a 'sink and no way to strap
a fan onto it, if you drill the appropriate sized holes you
can strap the (any typical framed type) fan on with nylon
wire ties.

Michael C wrote:

> I have a BTX motherboard and processor but need a fan. Where do I get one of
> those in Australia? I can't find one anywhere.

Have you tried asking at www.overclockers.com.au ?

"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
news:rqvsc3l3pe5a37ekp4fdorfcguat0k1jp3@4ax.com...
> The cooler has little to do with the platform type, choose
> based on socket type.
>
> Since BTX is meant to use the inflow chassis fan to cool the
> 'sink and since a hunk of metal (sink) isn't very prone to
> failure, might I enquire what your goal is?

I have 2 BTX boards I bought in a large auction lot that owe me nothing. If
I can get a heatsink and fan cheapish then it will be worthwhile. I don't
need a case.

> If it's only a matter of having a 'sink and no way to strap
> a fan onto it, if you drill the appropriate sized holes you
> can strap the (any typical framed type) fan on with nylon
> wire ties.

That I have considered.

On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:12:20 +1000, "Michael C"
<nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
>news:rqvsc3l3pe5a37ekp4fdorfcguat0k1jp3@4ax.com.. .
>> The cooler has little to do with the platform type, choose
>> based on socket type.
>>
>> Since BTX is meant to use the inflow chassis fan to cool the
>> 'sink and since a hunk of metal (sink) isn't very prone to
>> failure, might I enquire what your goal is?
>
>I have 2 BTX boards I bought in a large auction lot that owe me nothing. If
>I can get a heatsink and fan cheapish then it will be worthwhile. I don't
>need a case.
>
>> If it's only a matter of having a 'sink and no way to strap
>> a fan onto it, if you drill the appropriate sized holes you
>> can strap the (any typical framed type) fan on with nylon
>> wire ties.
>
>That I have considered.
>


I still don't see what you're looking for. Do you need the
heatsink itself? Since the fan isn't on the heatsink but
rather the chassis, a standard chassis fan is easily enough
found. If you only need a passive CPU 'sink, seek an OEM
part specific to some BTX system from Dell/etc as they are
the largest /users/ of these.