Problems keeping my RAM Sinks stuck!

Hamoodii · 13 Jun 2008 at 20:15

Right,

Got an 8800GT and have installed my MCW60 block along with some swiftchech ramsinks that came with it only problem is that when installed in my case they keep falling off!

Is using superglue a good idea, or will it damage anything?

J.D · 13 Jun 2008 at 20:42

I've not had to fit them before but superglue is a big no no.

Greebo · 13 Jun 2008 at 21:43

if you don't mind a permanent fix you need some epoxy thermal compound - basically glue and thermal compund mixed together. ocuk sells it I think.

Minstadave · 13 Jun 2008 at 21:46

I've superglued them before, it does the job, but thermal epoxy is better.

J.D · 13 Jun 2008 at 22:13

Minstadave said:
I've superglued them before, it does the job, but thermal epoxy is better.

I thought the glue would be terrible for the sink to actually dissipate the heat?. Conductivity affected I mean.

BloomerzUK · 13 Jun 2008 at 22:20

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_thermal_adhesive.htm

Give this stuff a try.

Minstadave · 13 Jun 2008 at 22:20

You can get a pretty thin layer, the superglue I used was watery stuff.

J.D · 13 Jun 2008 at 22:28

Minstadave said:
You can get a pretty thin layer, the superglue I used was watery stuff.

Going by your sig, you like to tinker so I'll trust you on it working lol

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Minstadave · 13 Jun 2008 at 22:32

Only do it as a last resort mate, it can be a real pain to get them back off.

I must update my sig sometime, its years out of date! The only thing I still have is the cooler.

J.D · 13 Jun 2008 at 22:38

Minstadave said:
Only do it as a last resort mate, it can be a real pain to get them back off.

I must update my sig sometime, its years out of date! The only thing I still have is the cooler.

LMAO Shows how much of a geek I am. Thought about conductivity before the actual purpose of glue :confused:

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Your sig is like a politician. Only telling 10% of the truth

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Jakus · 14 Jun 2008 at 13:27

J.D said:
LMAO Shows how much of a geek I am. Thought about conductivity before the actual purpose of glue .

You were correct to, Little point fitting sinks if you end up with a thermal barrier !
( the with of a fag paper can cost You 20oC !!!)

J.D · 14 Jun 2008 at 19:08

JAKUS said:
You were correct to, Little point fitting sinks if you end up with a thermal barrier !
( the with of a fag paper can cost You 20oC !!!)

. Some lower overclocks for you sir?

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20'C

that's just crazy :eek:

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Balb0wa · 14 Jun 2008 at 19:34

yes superglue a no no, last time i took some off my gtx , the ram came with them. :mad:

Very good superglue tho, did the job, lol

J.D · 14 Jun 2008 at 19:42

bobbyboy uk said:
yes superglue a no no, last time i took some off my gtx , the ram came with them.

Very good superglue tho, did the job, lol

"Why does it always rain on me, is it cause I lied when I was 17".

Was that the song that came to mind when you had RAM sink and RAM in hand?.

Sorry to hear though

. I take it the relationship between you, glue and PC hardware is over then?.

Balb0wa · 14 Jun 2008 at 19:45

J.D said:
"Why does it always rain on me, is it cause I lied when I was 17".

Was that the song that came to mind when you had RAM sink and RAM in hand?.

Sorry to hear though . I take it the relationship between you, glue and PC hardware is over then?.

Oh yes, i leave the stock heatsink on now on my 9800gtx

J.D · 14 Jun 2008 at 19:56

bobbyboy uk said:
Oh yes, i leave the stock heatsink on now on my 9800gtx

Aye, as would I. Although if extra cooling was needed for an extra overclock or I just generally wanted lower temps within my case then I'd fit them but only with proper conductive adhesive.

OFF TOPIC:

How do you compare the G80GTX to the G92GTX?.

Balb0wa · 14 Jun 2008 at 20:25

J.D said:
Aye, as would I. Although if extra cooling was needed for an extra overclock or I just generally wanted lower temps within my case then I'd fit them but only with proper conductive adhesive.

OFF TOPIC:

How do you compare the G80GTX to the G92GTX?.

I think the G92 is better yes, i get better frame rates with it, some say its rubbish, i like it though

J.D · 14 Jun 2008 at 20:39

bobbyboy uk said:
I think the G92 is better yes, i get better frame rates with it, some say its rubbish, i like it though

I think it's resolution dependant. My screen is capable of 2048x1536 so the G80GTX gives me better bandwidth for this. I think it's quite close if not even at 1920x1200 in a few benchmarks I've seen recently. Anything lower than 1920x1200 and I think the 9800GTX is faster.

Balb0wa · 14 Jun 2008 at 20:44

J.D said:
I think it's resolution dependant. My screen is capable of 2048x1536 so the G80GTX gives me better bandwidth for this. I think it's quite close if not even at 1920x1200 in a few benchmarks I've seen recently. Anything lower than 1920x1200 and I think the 9800GTX is faster.

well i run at 1920x1200, and overclocked its pretty good

J.D · 14 Jun 2008 at 20:56

bobbyboy uk said:
well i run at 1920x1200, and overclocked its pretty good

Nice. What OC did you get out of it?.