Associates encountered a specific problem using the Video card geForce 9800 GX2 and the motherboard asus striker II Formula on base of chipset nForce 780i SLI . the video make contact with (nForce 200 chip ) . This motherboard reached the threshold temperature of nForce 200 chip and south bridge temp was equal to 90 degree Celsius, then the power was disconnected .
The chip nForce 200 and south bridge are located between two upper slots PCI express x16, and the GeForce 9800 GX2 simply make contact with the radiator of nForce 200 chip . This causes dangerous overheating.
It was possible to solve this problem with the installation of supplemental fan, which blew out the south bridge region . Experiments with other motherboards proved that similar arrangement of nForce 200 chip can cause problems with the operational stability in case of video card geForce 9800 GX2. Related Products :
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