Choose a graphics cooler for me ;)

[int]

Accelero or Thermalright HR-03?

It's for a BFG 8800GT, the stock fan is fine at idle (if not running a little hot at 65degrees) but it's unbearable at load.

What temps would I expect if I was to use either of these coolers passively?

 

[subzero]

Arctic Cooling Accelero for me,I am now running with 37 idle and 49 load!

 

[int]

Is that passive?! If so that's bloody amazing :O

 

[subzero]

I didnt try it passive to be honest,i had a spare Yate loon 120mm fan which i attached to the Accelero,i have heard good reports about it running passive as well though.

 

[Ben M]

Accelero all the way.

 

[int]

The S1 Rev.2? I may pop an extra Yate on the list and cable tie it on

 

[*Chris]

Also thinking about this but it says it wants VRM Heatsinks for the 8800GT.

Any instructions for this / which heatsinks to go for?


Thanks

 

[Ben M]

Also thinking about this but it says it wants VRM Heatsinks for the 8800GT.

Any instructions for this / which heatsinks to go for?


Thanks

I think that it comes with them doesn't it?

from the product description:
"Together with the bundled RAM heatsinks"

 

[*Chris]

*feels stupid*

thanks a lot

 

[int]

^ that also comes with the accelero

/ordered

cheers guys

 

[subzero]

I recommend you buy some thermal tape to replace the stock thermal tape as its quite weak,or at least it was for me..

 

[Ben M]

I recommend you buy some thermal tape to replace the stock thermal tape as its quite weak,or at least it was for me..

I've heard this too. sorry i forgot to mention it in my original post.

 

[FrostedNipple]

Whats better for a 4850? I have no extra heat sinks or fans :/ won't be oc'ing

 

[int]

Thought I'd bump this just to say thanks for the advice. Got the accelero on my 8800gt running passively at 40 idle, 60 load! Cheers guys