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4870x2 cooling idea

physichull

physichull

physichull

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I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to computers and stuff but would it be a good idea to buy a case cooling fan and somehow position it over one of the chips on this card? Thats over the one that is furthers from the fan and gets quite hot?

Usually when dust builds up I use and air duster into the heats sinks and it keeps cooling channels open but its still pretty poor cooling when playing a demanding game. Wondered if that external fan would be worth it? It wouldn't come close to the chip but it might cool the opposite side of the board a bit.

Can I have your advice please? Wouldn't be comfortable taking the card apart to add 3rd party cooling devices.
 
Hi I had all the same problems and after 3 months of cleaning the graphics card i went and bought a accelero xtreme cooler. Absolutely amazing keeps it cooler at at fan speeds on 100% you still cant hear the thing above the rest of the PC. but be aware it takes up three slots inc graphics card and make sure you can take the extra 30mm in length in your case. Fab cooler
 
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