8800gt +s1 accelero

[jaws104]

I'm probably gonna put these two together - but I hear the S1 doesn't come with enough vram heatsinks. Anyone know where these can be purchased?

 

[Raikiri]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-014-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=787

However they're out of stock so you're going to have to look elsewhere, also we can't tell you any competitor names as it's against the rules.

I can suggest eBay though

 

[jaws104]

Cheers found some - I reckon that'll be all i need but not 100% sure

Be aware you'll want to have a few other RAM/PLL sinks handy for use on the power-stange components though.

 

[Troop]

+ sort out some thermal tape, as the stuff with the S1 sinks is poooop

 

[chrissss]

how much space does the accellero + fan need?

is it like a normal double slot cooler with a fan on? or even larger?

 

[Raikiri]

It's a double slot cooler + the fan, if you choose to use one.

 

[chrissss]

is that extra fan easily connected to the cooler?

also, where would the extra fan get power from. (please don't flame, I am new to extra fans in cases)

 

[Raikiri]

Depends, you can use the turbo module designed for it which just clips on and afaik uses a 3pin connector on the motherboard or you can fit your own fan with cable ties, elastic bands etc. and then plug it into the motherboard or a molex.

 

[easyrider]

Will this really increase my clock's

Over Paranoier of temps?

 

[Raikiri]

I don't know, you may be limited by volts rather than temps.

I got one because it's a hell of a lot quieter but it also has the added advantage of halving my temps.

 

[chrissss]

are you sure this cooler fits on the 8800GT?

Arctic cooling doesnt say that it is compatible.

 

[Raikiri]

Pretty certain.

 

[chrissss]

lol nice one.

so that fan goes directly into your mobo, nice.

also, what times do you have idle/load

 

[Raikiri]

33-38 idle depending on room temp, highest load I have seen is 49c (which was 96c with the stock cooler).

 

[tdream]

33-38 idle depending on room temp, highest load I have seen is 49c (which was 96c with the stock cooler).

did u put any ramsinks on there?

 

[Arcane]

I've heard good reports about the Enzo tech Ram sinks, copper and the tape's supposed to be better.

 

[555BUK]

I have never been a great believer in ramsinks. Past experience has shown me that fans blowing onto ram cools it better than cheap thermal pads and heatsinks. I'll try it with my GT (once the accelero arrives) and report back.