Graphics cooler - 4870 X2 Series

[GazzaUK]

Which gfx cooler do you guys recommend?

How easy are they to fit? I have no experiance in how/where to fit them? would be nice if someone explains
Cheers.

 

[danielanthony]

I'm using Water, the best way forward, it isnt hard to do, there are plenty of posts on this forum about how to do it. I got the XSPC block.

 

[PaulyD]

for Air think there was only one being made but didnt follow its development and havent heard more since

Water there are plenty of options and really does help a lot!

 

[GazzaUK]

okay, what cooling system do you recommend? (water).

 

[PaulyD]

any full cover block, take your pick! i use EK one but was bought 2nd hand with it, aqua computers do very nice blocks

EDIT: you want a water system or already have it?

 

[GazzaUK]

I have no water cooling

 

[danielanthony]

I never used water before but my 4870X2 was too noisey. I've got a 120.3 rad cooling my 4870X2 and CPU, keeps the temps low and is almost silent. Only problem is rad/pump/res/block/tube/coolant comes to about £200, plus u need a case to fit it in.

Otherwise I heard there is a bit of an ugily mod which involves removing the plastic cover from ur card and strappling a 120mm fan to the heatsink with cable ties. If u fancy that.

 

[OVC]

Which gfx cooler do you guys recommend?

How easy are they to fit? I have no experiance in how/where to fit them? would be nice if someone explains
Cheers.

In my professional view there is only one try cooler if you don't want to use a WC then take a look at these http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/main.php?cPath=2 awesome coolers and one which I would personally recommend. I used this on my 4970 http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_&mID=101 and it rocked, easy to fit and up and running in just a few minutes.

Although if you have an NVIDIA card then they do these for NVIDIA as well.

 

[Hissingroach]

Not available yet for the 4870x2.

 

[GazzaUK]

In my professional view there is only one try cooler if you don't want to use a WC then take a look at these http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/main.php?cPath=2 awesome coolers and one which I would personally recommend. I used this on my 4970 http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_&mID=101 and it rocked, easy to fit and up and running in just a few minutes.

Although if you have an NVIDIA card then they do these for NVIDIA as well.

Hi mate, 1 of my mates gave me a brand new 'Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo Graphics Card Cooler'
Im sure thats the one you recommended? im not sure if it supports my card (x4870 x2) Does it?
Also, how do you fit it? I looked it and laughed as i have no idea.
Cheers.

 

[D D Danneh]

Hi mate, 1 of my mates gave me a brand new 'Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo Graphics Card Cooler'
Im sure thats the one you recommended? im not sure if it supports my card (x4870 x2) Does it?
Also, how do you fit it? I looked it and laughed as i have no idea.
Cheers.

No, that one won't fit, you need this one. I don't know about fitting, I would have thought it'd come with some instructions.

 

[Hissingroach]

Its not available yet