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How to remove the stock cooler off a 8800GTS?
- Thread starter Harbz
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When i fitted my EK 8800gtx waterblock i just unscrewed all the screws evenly i could see and pulled the stock cooler off.....
But make sure you got something first to clean all the Thermal Compound that's left on the card after removing the stock cooler....
I used ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover and Surface Purifier when i did my 8800gtx card..
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-AC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27
But make sure you got something first to clean all the Thermal Compound that's left on the card after removing the stock cooler....
I used ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover and Surface Purifier when i did my 8800gtx card..
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-AC&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27
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Thanks m8. I was going to use the mrs nail polish remover lol.
there are so many screws. I took off the 15 or so from the back, do i need to undo the screws around the sides and front also? Bit scary this, one false move bang goes a 230 quid gfx card!
there are so many screws. I took off the 15 or so from the back, do i need to undo the screws around the sides and front also? Bit scary this, one false move bang goes a 230 quid gfx card!
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Just got my EVGA GTS cooler out of the box to have a look for you.
There are 8 large silver screws with springs on the bottom that need to be removed and two on the pci backplate (2 black ones at either end). It should then come off. There is a lot of TIM on the cores of these cards so it will need a good cleaning.
You will not be dissappointed with the EK block. I have the same block and it is superb. Highest temp i have seen is 41 degrees under a torture test. Normally it is at 37 degrees when playing Oblivion, GTR2 etc. Looks good too.
There are 8 large silver screws with springs on the bottom that need to be removed and two on the pci backplate (2 black ones at either end). It should then come off. There is a lot of TIM on the cores of these cards so it will need a good cleaning.
You will not be dissappointed with the EK block. I have the same block and it is superb. Highest temp i have seen is 41 degrees under a torture test. Normally it is at 37 degrees when playing Oblivion, GTR2 etc. Looks good too.
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They do but it's for a big plate thingy that is seperate from the main heatsink. This one here 3rd and 4th pictures down. I think it's to protect the core so i left mine on. The block clears it anyway and it does'nt seem to have hurt my temps. The core is absolutely huge by the way.
thanks for your help guys, finally managed to do it. Took off only the 8 spinged screws and the 2 black screws on the pci bracket. Then it just needed a little wiggling while pulling off.
Just a case of not applying too much force when pulling the cooler off.
The system is just leak testing now for 24hours.
I will post some pics in my other thread here:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17742363
Thanks.
Just a case of not applying too much force when pulling the cooler off.
The system is just leak testing now for 24hours.
I will post some pics in my other thread here:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17742363
Thanks.
I never do this myself....Harbz said:
I myself think if it going to leak,then it's going to mainly leak right from the start....
Plus : i would never be able to use my PC if i did this,as am always stripping my PC and playing around with it...
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