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R.I.P. XFX 4870X2 :(
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Indeed it is. Let's hope it all works out.
On a side note, I've noticed a large number of 'dead 4870x2' threads, I'm getting pretty worried about mine now.
What do they give you through rma now? 5870? Apart from the new 5 series fetures they are very similar. Or do they attempt to be cheeky and send a pair of 5770's?
Indeed it is. Let's hope it all works out.
On a side note, I've noticed a large number of 'dead 4870x2' threads, I'm getting pretty worried about mine now.
What do they give you through rma now? 5870? Apart from the new 5 series fetures they are very similar. Or do they attempt to be cheeky and send a pair of 5770's?
I've yet to see what people have gotten back from RMA. But my guess is, they will go on price rather than spec. So seeing as the 4870X2 would be worth around £170, I'm guessing 5770 is the best bet. But who knows we could be lucky and get a 5870 lol.
So things have taken a turn....for the best I think lol.
I was getting the card ready for RMA. So after I put the stock cooler back on, I thought I'd give it a test to see if the problem still exists.
Lo and behold the damn thing boots into Windows. So I installed a couple of games (COD4 and Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY) and they both played fine for a good 30min each way.
I'm going to test it with Crysis tomorrow and see how it holds up. I have to admit, it does run excessively hot but then it has been a year since I used the stock cooler with it being liquid cooled til now. So I've set the fans to 70%. So if anyone knows where to get 3rd party air coolers for a 4870X2, I'm all ears as long as it doesn't take up 3 slots...2 at maximum please lol.
Oh and one more thing, does anyone know of anywhere that sells thermal pads? I've looked everywhere and they've either sold out or don't sell any at all. But who has used these collaboratory thermal pads and are they good? I need a set of either 0.5mm or 1mm thick pads in sizes of 20mm x 100mm or thereabouts. Think once I get these in (currently using thermal paste on one side of the VRAM) then I can hopefully get the card to not feel too hot to touch.
But other than that, fingers crossed I can get 6mths use out of this card before getting either a 5870 or wait for the 6xxx series lot.
Goodnight
PS. I'm going to dismantle my water cooling gear for the GPU. It's clear now that the XSPC block was the issue. But I dare not buy a block of a different make in case the problem happens again. This way I can leave it with stock cooler and still enjoy getting use out of it
I was getting the card ready for RMA. So after I put the stock cooler back on, I thought I'd give it a test to see if the problem still exists.
Lo and behold the damn thing boots into Windows. So I installed a couple of games (COD4 and Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY) and they both played fine for a good 30min each way.
I'm going to test it with Crysis tomorrow and see how it holds up. I have to admit, it does run excessively hot but then it has been a year since I used the stock cooler with it being liquid cooled til now. So I've set the fans to 70%. So if anyone knows where to get 3rd party air coolers for a 4870X2, I'm all ears as long as it doesn't take up 3 slots...2 at maximum please lol.
Oh and one more thing, does anyone know of anywhere that sells thermal pads? I've looked everywhere and they've either sold out or don't sell any at all. But who has used these collaboratory thermal pads and are they good? I need a set of either 0.5mm or 1mm thick pads in sizes of 20mm x 100mm or thereabouts. Think once I get these in (currently using thermal paste on one side of the VRAM) then I can hopefully get the card to not feel too hot to touch.
But other than that, fingers crossed I can get 6mths use out of this card before getting either a 5870 or wait for the 6xxx series lot.
Goodnight
PS. I'm going to dismantle my water cooling gear for the GPU. It's clear now that the XSPC block was the issue. But I dare not buy a block of a different make in case the problem happens again. This way I can leave it with stock cooler and still enjoy getting use out of it
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For coolers look for the Accelero Xtreme 4870 i no someone who had this and it made a big difference.
pads look for this http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?...s&type_sub=Thermal Interface&model=AK-TT12-80
never tried the above pads though , they use todo the Shin-Etsu type pads which was used by all Gpu manufactures at one point.
pads look for this http://www.akasa.com.tw/update.php?...s&type_sub=Thermal Interface&model=AK-TT12-80
never tried the above pads though , they use todo the Shin-Etsu type pads which was used by all Gpu manufactures at one point.
Thanks but that cooler I've seen already but it takes up two slots, meaning with the card it'll take up 3 slots therefore covering my only exposed PCI slot for my soundcard.
I'll look into those thermal pads though. I did also notice those Shin-Etsu ones too so will have another look. Thanks
In fact how will these fair with the 4870X2? http://www.zalman.co.kr/ENG/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=136 Cos I think they could be ideal for the VRAM under the card
never stripped one, but the heatsinks you posted are for when the ram is exposed, if your covering the whole card with the cooler and the heatsink id touching ram, they will be no good.
Fair point. I'll stick with the stock cooler and get some thermal pads. Thanks.
Well I've tested out COD, Batman Arkham Asylum and Crysis. The card is still going strong with the stock cooler. It seems the baking process worked but only for the stock cooler. So I'm not going back to liquid cool for this card.
Going to give Need For Speed Shift a try and then I will keep the card for as long as it can hold out. hopefully another 6mths should do the trick
Going to give Need For Speed Shift a try and then I will keep the card for as long as it can hold out. hopefully another 6mths should do the trick
Ah well I ended up sending the card off for RMA as it eventually stopped working over the weekend. But it's been inspected and they found it had the stock cooler removed, therefore voiding the warranty.
Well never mind. It was worth a shot in the end. I might sell it, or I might get thermal pads (still out of stock everywhere!!) and see if those work.
But thanks for everyone who has helped.
Well never mind. It was worth a shot in the end. I might sell it, or I might get thermal pads (still out of stock everywhere!!) and see if those work.
But thanks for everyone who has helped.