1950XTX Cooling - Any good?

[schumi84]

Hi there, have built a PC for a mate and put the above GFX card in, and he is finding that the temps look a bit high with the stock cooler - sitting at about 63 degrees idle.

Was looking at a couple of alternatives and was wondering whether they would be any good and if anyone here uses them, as the reviews look promising.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SY-002-AR

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-025-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=787

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SY-008-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=787

Cheers very much

Edit - Can this be moved to Graphics section please, cheers very much

 

[schumi84]

Cheers for the reply, i am also thinking of getting one for my 1950pro, that currently sits at about 40 degress idle with the stock cooler on.

 

[schumi84]

I did have a look at the thermalright cooler, not sure how well it would work with the current setup as airflow isnt great with the current case. Is also quite a bit more than the Accelero.

If airflow was an issue then a 92mm fan would need to be fitted which would make it more expensive again. Will have a word with my mate and see what he thinks. All the results that you guys have given look very promising and a darn sight better than 63 idle.

Cheers for your help.

 

[schumi84]

He had a look on the net at temps, and it looks to be at the top end really.

He is also getting stability issues when playing games, such as Oblivion. As far as i am aware the game crashes an awful lot and the temps go up to 80+ degrees.

 

[schumi84]

The card 'as is' out the box with nothing being touched on it. Will pick up some AS5, as need some myself for my Ninja Scythe on my CPU as using the stock stuff.

Will let you know on the results when he gets back to me as to what he wants to do with it, may be goin watercooled in the near future so will have to have a look at some good components for NB, CPU and GFX.