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I was in the same boat after sending my HD4870 Vapor-x back for refund. Even with the fan from vapor-x , it was still quite hot.
For lower idle, lower operating temp, DX11, better drivers to arrive soon. I went with the HD5770.
You can pick these up for a £110 on web.
Tindale, kfother.
The 48xx series do run hotter than the 5xxx series. However they are also faster. The vapor X is a non standard shrouded cooler that vents the heat OUTSIDE the case.
As for it heating up your room, that is more likely the system as a whole. The loaded energy consumption of the 5770 (165w) is very close to the 48xx (230w) so you would not see much difference between the two when playing.
165w-230w isn't very close. its a good 65w .The loaded energy consumption of the 5770 (165w) is very close to the 48xx (230w) so you would not see much difference between the two when playing.
No they aren't. 4890 is quicker than a 5770/5750 but not the other 5 series cards.....The 48xx series do run hotter than the 5xxx series. However they are also faster.
no it's not. It vents the heat into the case. One of the reasons I sold mine.The vapor X is a non standard shrouded cooler that vents the heat OUTSIDE the case.
No, the loaded energy consumption is not close to a 48xx ...that's a difference of 65W which is quite significant.The loaded energy consumption of the 5770 (165w) is very close to the 48xx (230w) so you would not see much difference between the two when playing.