7800GTX Cooling Solution

[Strings]

My 7800 is hitting some silly temperatures. It is probably a case of poor airflow, but when I migrate my system into a better cooled case that should be fixed.

In the meantime... do you guys think this looks feasible?

http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict02676rs.jpg

Here's where I found it.

http://www.ausfx.com/forum/index.php/topic,5429.0.html

It's just the fan taken from the stock cooler that comes with A64 chips. Do any of you guys think there could be any problems with this? Because it looks and sounds like a good idea.

Feedback would be appreciated.

 

[Strings]

I dont have SLI matey... just the one.

 

[Strings]

Well the update is, I couldnt get a fan to screw on top of the GTXs heatsink.

SO!

I just got a couple of your average elasticated bands, and just bound the fan to it.

Temps are now 45 load, instead of 70-80 load.

That is a ridiculous improvement, and this is still with the stock fan causing a little bit of turbulence.

So aye, if your looking for a curious way to try and lower temps, give this a go. It really is quite spectacular

 

[Strings]

All too much effort for me. The hardest part about my little trick was removing the stupid plastic cover that cases the 7800s heatsink. Due to the fact I couldnt find a small enough screwdriver.

Oh aye, and it's also quite quiet... I dont seem to be able hear the noise my 7800 used to make. Tis all good when you use your imagination a bit

 

[Strings]

So I was recently told by my flatmate, thank god.

Just good simple string doing it now, might try those hair bobble things.