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I have just upgraded my computer after the RAM failed. It now has a Coolit ECO ALC which is cooling the CPU. The CPU temperature before was around 65-72 degrees on idle (I know that is extreme). With the ECO it now runs at 27-30 degrees.
I couldn't afford to upgrade my computer, it was only because it broke that I was forced to. So I am looking for a cheap (Ideally free) method(s) to cooling down my GPUs: 2 x 8800GTS in SLI.
I do happen to have a 'Zalman VF1000 LED VGA GPU Copper Heatpipe Cooler' although I have never attached this heatsink. As the GPU is bigger than the cooler I was worried that it might not cool it more than the stock, plus I didn't have the underhalf to cool the RAM. I also have quite a lot of Zalman RAM heatsinks left over which I might use on the GPU.
N.B/ I have also taken the shrouds off the GPUs to let more air get to them. I did have mini fans, 40mm, taped to the cards though they fall off fairly easily. Especially as they hang upside down.
PCI-E x 1 - 8800GTS - 74 degrees
PCI-E x 2 - 8800GTS - 64 degrees
Obviously the first slot is working considerably harder: Even though both the GPUs are the same design and model they are made by two different companies. I have tried switching their positions but the top card, currently the bottom, would get to 80 degrees or higher. Massive difference in their heat dissappation.
I couldn't afford to upgrade my computer, it was only because it broke that I was forced to. So I am looking for a cheap (Ideally free) method(s) to cooling down my GPUs: 2 x 8800GTS in SLI.
I do happen to have a 'Zalman VF1000 LED VGA GPU Copper Heatpipe Cooler' although I have never attached this heatsink. As the GPU is bigger than the cooler I was worried that it might not cool it more than the stock, plus I didn't have the underhalf to cool the RAM. I also have quite a lot of Zalman RAM heatsinks left over which I might use on the GPU.
N.B/ I have also taken the shrouds off the GPUs to let more air get to them. I did have mini fans, 40mm, taped to the cards though they fall off fairly easily. Especially as they hang upside down.
PCI-E x 1 - 8800GTS - 74 degrees
PCI-E x 2 - 8800GTS - 64 degrees
Obviously the first slot is working considerably harder: Even though both the GPUs are the same design and model they are made by two different companies. I have tried switching their positions but the top card, currently the bottom, would get to 80 degrees or higher. Massive difference in their heat dissappation.
