Overclocking the 9800 PRO...

TuEKiD · Aug 3, 2003, 09:45 PM

Im gonna be OC'ing, my 9800 PRO and i was wondering if... 1. Anyone knows of a program to keep an eye on Memory Temps and Core temps, for the vid card that is... and 2. im putting on Tweakmonsters BGA Ramsinks ( http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/tweaktinbgar.html ) i have a tube of Artic Silver 3 already and im going to be using that to apply the Sinks, and i was wondering if the SINKS would fall off, i kno how 2 properly apply AS3, but this stuff isnt glue, so im not sure how their gonna exacly stay on thier unless the goop hardens or something?, does anyone have the anwser to that? Please Fill me in...

dipstick · Aug 3, 2003, 09:54 PM

There is no way to read temps on any R9800. Also do not use the AS3 on the ramsinks unless you also want to use superglue. AS3 is a thermal paste, I recommend using an adhesive like Arctic Silver Alumina.
http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_a...l_adhesive.htm

XxStichesxX · Aug 3, 2003, 09:58 PM

the only way to do it is to install a thurmastat like this thats the only way u can probly git temps on a graphic card

TuEKiD · Aug 3, 2003, 09:58 PM

according to reviews i've read on AS3 after hours of running the card the goop thickens and depending on the weight of the sink it will stay just fine... these Ramsinks are no were near heavy so i figured this would work, what do u think?

dipstick · Aug 3, 2003, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by TuEKiD
according to reviews i've read on AS3 after hours of running the card the goop thickens and depending on the weight of the sink it will stay just fine... these Ramsinks are no were near heavy so i figured this would work, what do u think?

I highly recommend you don't put it near your card. It's conductive and it will NOT hold the ramsinks at all. It's not worth it man, save it for your cpu.

Nuke209 · Aug 3, 2003, 10:20 PM

user thermal tape, i wouldn't go for adhesive...it'll stay on forever...thermal tape is much safer and can be removed and doesn't void the warranty of the card.

TuEKiD · Aug 3, 2003, 10:21 PM

i hear ya, i read all about the Arctic Silver Alumina just now and that is some complicated shyt to apply, nothing im not incapable of doing, just a pain in the ass... and i read about how the AS3 is conductive, SCREW THAT... thanks for the support, if i have more question on CO'ing my card i'll be sure to re-use this thread, tyme for sleep... PeAcE

EDIT: were can i find thermal Tape?, sounds like my best bet...

rockandchelle · Aug 3, 2003, 11:39 PM

I heard someone once say that if you mix Artic Alumina and Artic Alumina Adhesive 50-50, then the sinks will stay on just as needed, yet they are still easy to remove later. You may want to try that.

Sharkims · Aug 4, 2003, 04:14 AM

I am using those BGA sinks with Arctic Alumina Adheisive as recommended by TweakMonster...

TuEKiD · Aug 4, 2003, 07:10 AM

Sharkims do u use the stock heatsink/fan??? Thanks for the help guys l00ks like ill be using Arctic Alumina Adheisive...

XxStichesxX · Aug 4, 2003, 11:04 AM

i thought about it and u know what .. overclocking a 9800 is pointless theres no software to realy put it to the test i say wait for doom3 / hl2 then overclock .. save ur ati's life for now its kinda point less....

TuEKiD · Aug 4, 2003, 11:14 AM

when ya put it like that it kinda changes things, but i guess i wont push it too hard for now and when the newer FPS games come out i'll push her harder, honestly i've never herd of anyone say their card just deid outa no were, that was properly cooled anyways... Cause boy i'll tell ya i see the differences in 3D Mark...

Sharkims · Aug 4, 2003, 01:49 PM

I am actualy using liquid cooling.

TuEKiD · Aug 5, 2003, 10:24 AM

man i wish i could water c00l, but i have no idea how to

Logla · Aug 5, 2003, 11:19 AM

I use the same setup as Sharkims. I'm not bothered about the sinks needing to come off. Thermal tape aint anywhere near as good as the Alumina for conducting heat so it kind of defeats the purpose of putting the sinks on in the first place.

The main reason for me putting them on was cos they looked groovy inside my case but I was able to get some pretty good overclocks with them on.

Go for it man, you will be pleased with the results. You can check out my 3DMark scores with the sinks attached at the links in my sig.

Here's a pic of my 98 with the sinks installed.

studbagel9 · Aug 5, 2003, 12:45 PM

You could just put your thermal paste in the middle of the ram and then dab a little bit of superglue around the edges...

**MIG-31** · Aug 5, 2003, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by studbagel9
You could just put your thermal paste in the middle of the ram and then dab a little bit of superglue around the edges...

SUPERGLUE no way should anybody suggest superglue

TuEKiD · Aug 5, 2003, 03:28 PM

sw3333t the thermal Alumina comes Friday... i cant wait...

XxStichesxX · Aug 5, 2003, 03:46 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Logla
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The main reason for me putting them on was cos they looked [COLOR=red]groovy[/COLOR] inside my case but I was able to get some pretty good overclocks with them on.

havnt seen that word being used in a long time !

Logla · Aug 5, 2003, 04:51 PM

I'm just a child o' the seventies

TuEKiD · Aug 6, 2003, 07:22 AM

the only thing i use Crazy Glue for is for putting fans in places were i want them so they dont move or fall when i move my case, its accualy very affective, once i get my ramsinks i'll take some pics, i accauly have 2 fans glued and one includes the one i have ove the North Bridge. I dabbed a bit of Glue on the bottom of the fan, stuck it their turned the beast on and the air cooled it in secs...