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*R9 290X Prolimatech MK-26 Fitting Guide*
- Thread starter WalderX
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I would think if it's not a Pciex slot connection problem (heat and weight) it is a damaged card as nasty as it sounds minor flexing of the card should not cause disconnects of any of the components.
Personally if I was pursuing your route I would brace the card whether it be with the original sub plate or some other method and also mount the fans to a case supported sub tray.
Even if I had to hack the cooler I may also consider leaving the original ATI fan for a bit of airflow on the card as I doubt you have much air penetration around the VRM's.
Personally if I was pursuing your route I would brace the card whether it be with the original sub plate or some other method and also mount the fans to a case supported sub tray.
Even if I had to hack the cooler I may also consider leaving the original ATI fan for a bit of airflow on the card as I doubt you have much air penetration around the VRM's.
Caporegime
I know how you feel man. Had a few scary moments during my days of fitting an accelero to my 7970. 
Soldato
It seems to be an over-tightening issue rather than pcb flex 
Still, those GT's aren't lightweight and some bracing may help.
Still, those GT's aren't lightweight and some bracing may help.
I think this is a sound idea however I am fairly sure I don't have a damaged card now, have reinstalled it with the fan clips (tried cable ties but wasn't easily going to work). Still seems fine
PC is still on it's side though so when I put it upright I'm gonna pull the gpu power cables a bit tighter and cable tie them round the back if it looks like that will give sufficient support.It seems to be an over-tightening issue rather than pcb flex
Still, those GT's aren't lightweight and some bracing may help.
I think so too, as I said in previous post, it was still crashing after less than 30 seconds with the pc on its side and no flex in the board at all.
Fingers crossed eh?!
Soldato
Good one WalderX, thank you. Keep the good work mate
Yes it will fit, although due to the weight I would use the thermal glue rather than any thermal tape.
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Soldato
Make sure you post pics and results here, Rasch
How are you getting on, Walder? No more artifacts? Any overclocking adventures?
How are you getting on, Walder? No more artifacts? Any overclocking adventures?
Caporegime
Looks like our Accelero friend had the vrm cooling problem as well with his 290X's.
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040337058&postcount=27
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1040337058&postcount=27
Soldato
Oh dear... That's the only real problem with these things unless you take matters into your own hands.
It's also why reviewers need to be more resonsible and focus on more than just core temps.
For anyone interested in an epic and informative read on the subject, check here.
It's also why reviewers need to be more resonsible and focus on more than just core temps.
For anyone interested in an epic and informative read on the subject, check here.
Is that reference cards VRM's ?
Soldato
He's using the MK-26 with the big Alpenfohn sink and Enermax fans.
Those temps are with the Afterburner burn in test aka Kombustor.
Those temps are with the Afterburner burn in test aka Kombustor.
Caporegime
You can't beat the reference cooler when it comes to vrm temps. The reference fan sits right on top of the vrms. These custom coolers (MK26 - Accelero etc) are great at core cooling, crap at vrm cooling. AIB coolers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Soldato
You can if you do it Petey style 
Caporegime