[EagleSpeaker]

ok I just got a new Intel Essential
why does my intel atom's northbridge chipset fan move? im not even using force but the fan moves around, has play !! is this a defect?

where can I buy an IDE to SATA power cable ? I just need one more
http://www.qvs.com/images/sata-power.JPG

sorry but first time builder here
im building a nettop or htpc

[underscore]

the fan has vertical play? that's fairly normal, this isn't a turbo

[EagleSpeaker]

the fan is fine. it's the heat sink unit. it has a lot of play even though it's secured down good.
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7165/300922.jpg

[underscore]

looks like it uses one of those spring loaded clamp systems, can you see if it's staying tight against the CPU?