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Mar 6, 2006, 10:37 AM
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DriverHeaven Newbie
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Ati 1800xt Stock Cooler Question
would it be wise to remove the stock cooler and replace the thermal compound
with some artic silver? my temps dont go over 64 deg.F oc to 650-750 just curiuos if anyone else has done this and if it ran cooler? |
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Mar 6, 2006, 01:43 PM
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Uber Coffee Drinker
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Gatineau, Quebec
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Yes and no.
It would effectivly lower your temperatures by 3c - 5c but will void warranty. I wouldn't play around with a new 1800xt until you see it is necessary for you to do so, or are very compfortable with the procedure. |
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Mar 6, 2006, 03:25 PM
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 Powercolor HD2900XT 512MB @ 820/2000Mhz Have issues with your Catalyst driver? Please report it to ATi |
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Mar 6, 2006, 08:02 PM
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ATi Freak!!
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Its ok tho, nothing is wrong. 
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Powercolor HD2900XT 512MB @ 820/2000Mhz Have issues with your Catalyst driver? Please report it to ATi |
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Mar 7, 2006, 09:22 AM
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Noise? What noise?
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Mar 8, 2006, 06:12 AM
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DriverHeaven Newbie
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Well you can download a tool which lets you tweak the fan speeds according to your temps, and running games my x1800xt doesn't go above 65 degrees with the fan running on 90% of its max speed if the gpu temp reaches 67 degrees and it will run at 100% if it reaches 70 degrees. This is using the stock cooler aswell and a medium overclock nothing major. Its quite niffty and worth taking alook at.
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