Best graphics card fans according to redditors
We found 209 Reddit comments discussing the best graphics card fans. We ranked the 38 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 209 Reddit comments discussing the best graphics card fans. We ranked the 38 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Not the same idea, but works just as well for cooling. It is such a good design that it actually beats stuff like the EVGA FTW3 cards and comes close to using a 120mm AIO. The Raijintek Morpheus II is similar for cooling but costs more and also takes up more space so I rarely recommend it.
For the fan connectors, you can actually purchase an adapter like this for each one of the fans if you don't want to mess with cutting the cables. Just unplug the stock fan, plug in the adapter in its place, and then plug in any non-stock fan into the adapter (obviously this will create an excess of cabling though).
Alternatively, you can order one of the above adapters and then this adapter from Arctic (to replace the main stock cable with), but if you're outside of Europe you have to get a little crazy with ordering (I used Dutch VPN -> paid with PayPal -> shipped via German mailbox service to USA). After that, you can just split off the 4-pin/PWM adapter with a y-cable per normal.
I started working on a similar mod yesterday (using the second option) with a 2070 XC Ultra, but hadn't gotten to the mounting part yet since I run an inverted GPU so I can afford to be lazy with progress on it for now.
Both cards may throttle cause both coolers are meh. You could buy gtx 2080 or make an abomination cooler by removing shroud from blower card and slaping 2 good 120mm fans using zipties and connecting them to GPU using adaptor and fan splitter. Or use something like this https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1549976848&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=gpu+heatsink&dpPl=1&dpID=419l%2BFY-hpL&ref=plSrch&dpPl=1&dpID=419l%2BFY-hpL&ref=plSrch
It's this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007YLUCKQ/ref=emc_b_5_t The best way to keep GPU nice and cool in ncase.
At that price you could get an aftermarket cooler for $40-60 and come out ahead or break even, of the prices these cards will be in a couple weeks when manufacturers come out with theirs.
In my experience, these coolers work really well. Cool and quiet when switching from a blower, but they don't look very nice.
yeah you can get an aftermarket cooler
Like this thing https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1466459588&sr=8-5&keywords=GPU+cooler
But check with the producer for compatibility.
Had no idea you could get aftermarket coolers for the cards, this looks interesting
Still, I have some extra money if WC would be better/quieter.
'During load' - so it's not the case fans (which I'm assuming you're running off the fan controller at the 7V setting anyway)
> Gainward gtx580 i7 2600 stock cooler
This thing? Yeah the stock 580 cooler is definitely the problem. You can verify this using MSI Afterburner and just setting various manual speeds and listening to it.
You can try a few approaches:
1 and 2 will probably show mild improvements at best; you're basically forced to do #3 with a stock 580.
This generation the cost to performance difference between the Titan RTX and the 2080ti is just so small. I usually get every generation Titan card, however this generation is just really disappointing. I wouldn't be surprised if something like a 2080ti kingpin edition or one of the other higher binned cards would beat the Titan RTX in some games.
Also the stock Titan coolers are garbage, always have been. To really get the most out of them you will want either an aftermarket air cooler, or a watercooled setup. I've been using these for many generations of Titans on Air https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=gpu+air+cooler&qid=1563843625&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Buy a reference 480 and slap a cooler on it like this, if it isn't too wide. https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Mono-Graphics-Cooler/dp/B006DAD8HS
95° is nothing to worry about on a 290x, though throttling indeed starts at that point. PUBG is a piece of shit, so I would not be concerned about AMD performance on that nvidia game either.
But the sound of the fan makes me think your fans are in for a replacement, which is annoying. Card is most likely out of warranty as well. Undervolting, accepting the throttling for a while and waiting for vega sounds still like the best option. Your 290x should not throttle hard enough to make it a real problem.
You could try to ask gigabyte if they can send you an replacment cooler kit for your card or try a cheaper air cooler set for your 290x.
Arctic Accelero IV for example is just $50 and is actually slightly better than most 3rd party 290 coolers. Was the way to go when the 290x still had only reference design cards on the market and is cheap enough. Still, redoing the VRam pads might do the trick too, hard to tell.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Put a new cooler on the 660. E.g. http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Mono-Plus-Cooler/dp/B006DAD8HS/
Edit: if your case is super slim, an aftermarket cooler may not fit.
Hot damn I must be hallucinating hard. I coulda sworn this was on my other gpu.
ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II VGA Cooler - nVidia & AMD, Dual Quiet 92mm PWM Fans, SLI/CrossFire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FYCFG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K.eWDb8AT1XR0
So I have a reference 7850, which I only overclock to 1050/5500 at 1.075v because it at any higher voltages the temps get a bit too high for my liking, (around 84 degrees celcius at load, sometimes reaching over 90 degrees at 1.2v).
So in order to combat this, I've been thinking about buying an Accelero Twin Turbo. Does anyone have any experience installing this on a reference 7850? Would you recommend for or against it? Would I be better off just buying a 200mm side intake fan (though i doubt it would make much difference).
I understand that installing ram heatsinks are unnecessary and it also causes the card to take up 3 pci slots, is that correct! Any info/advice would be great!
Under 60c load and you decided to reapply thermal paste? I don't get it. Personally wouldn't risk sanding it down if you haven't had much experience with doing that type of thing, but if you do make sure you don't over sand one side or another, the more level it is, the better it will dissipate heat. Worst case, you'll have to buy an aftermarket cooler, or try and get in touch with customer service.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=25A3NDR525115&keywords=arctic+accelero+xtreme+iv&linkCode=sl2&linkId=7b5256c19e1eb953c53121cef7a7c302&qid=1554538179&s=gateway&sprefix=Arctic+Ac%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1
Arctic Accelero Xtreme IV for $62.99, pretty much the best on the market
Edit: Just read it’s an SC2, you’ll have to check for compatibility, but the main cooler should work and the thermal pads you can place where you need them so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work
The raijintech morpheous and arctic accerelo extreme IIV/IV are both fantastic aircoolers. The raijintech is cheaper but you need to use your own fans (120mm work best) so if you add two good 120s it comes out to about the same price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HHMJIIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521767391&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=arctic+accelero&dpPl=1&dpID=41kmBW0ekFL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071J21PMP/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521767417&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=morpheus+2&dpPl=1&dpID=413A4gpKn6L&ref=plSrch
https://youtu.be/K-9k5cRbrPU
You'll want to go ahead and order the ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo III Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler. The blower GPU's run much hotter than other models and with this aftermarket fan it will run much cooler.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IEO8H22/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm assuming they came with fans and he used something like this.
It's loud and it will hit thermal limit (83º) quite often under heavy load. I had an Aero 1070 OC, used it for a year and with some undervolting and a more aggressive fan curve i managed to keep it mostly under 70º while gaming. The only problem was that having the case literally next to my head, the noise was kinda annoying so i ended up selling it and getting a Strix.
If you wanted to get an aftermarket cooler, the Arctic Accelero Xtreme IV and Raijintek Morpheus II are the best air cooling options. If you wanted to go water, the Aero uses the FE's PCB so any FE compatible AIO like the EVGA ones will work.
That's how mine was. I bought one of these and now it barely hits 50c and is pretty silent. Too bad it's kind of ugly but oh well.
You can get a cheap heatsink like this one, attach some extra fans you have lying around and it will work. Will also give you lower temps than before https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-S3-Graphics-Compatible/dp/B00RVAEI1E/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1524727154&sr=8-12&keywords=graphics+card+heatsink
They also come with fans for a bit more https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Graphics-Efficient-DCACO-V820001-GBA01/dp/B00IEO8H22/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1524727154&sr=8-2&keywords=graphics+card+heatsink
Installation is pretty straightforward and simple too. I personally tied that shit with zipties until it stopped rattling and worked like a charm.
What you are looking for is the amount of heatpipes. 4 and 5 is good. 3 and below is on the low side and not recommended and will cause overheating.
Instead of liquid, I recommend accelero: http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Negligible compared to one of these mother fuckers.
How was the installation process? Currently have a Gigabyte 7950 and am Interested in the Accelero. Any tricks or tips?
This Is What I am looking into
I had a good experience with an Arctic Accelero Twin Turbo II, but for a RX 5700XT I think the best one would be a Xtreme IV: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
this is the compatibility for this Arctic cooler
So yes, this particular cooler will fit both cards.
ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV
Reviewed: https://hothardware.com/reviews/arctic-accelero-xtreme-iv-gpu-cooler-review-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-chill-out?page=4
There are some aftermarket coolers but no many, here's a pretty universal one I found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
You can also liquid cool your GPU, but I don't know if there's any all-in-one liquid coolers for gpus (other than the cards that already come with them like the Fury X). Most people that liquid cool their GPUs are overclocking heavily and have put together their loop from scratch.
I think 340 GBP is a great price for XT.
If you manage to solve your card issues, which I hope you do, you might want to consider getting https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-IV-Compatible/dp/B00HHMJIIO for 45 quid.
Fantastic cooler for your reference XT
Fan might burn out a little more quickly. But there are aftermarket cooling solutions for most cards. If/when that occurs you could make a change then?
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
If you hate the case, that's an easy decision: the Fractal Design Define S and C for example have acoustic padding inside. Or you could buy acoustic padding separately and install it inside the case of your choice.
Extra1: replace the case fans with the quietest Noctua fans you can find.
Extra2: anti-vibrations kit.
You could also replace the PSU with another that has a 0dB/0rpm mode.
Extra: a PSU anti-vibrations gasket.
Your cpu cooler is really good so you can remove one of the two cpu fans and still OC. It will reduce the noise a tiny bit. If you don't OC, you can remove both cpu fans but there must be sufficient airflow inside the case.
If you've got a hard drive, you can place it inside a silencer (requires a case with a 5.25" bay).
RX 480: replace it with a non-reference model or replace the gpu cooler: the Accelero Xtreme IV generates 23dB (0.4 sone) at 2000rpm according to the manufacturer.
Like $35-$80. The Artix Twin is a good one. https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-Cooler/dp/B005FYCFG8
Not sure if you want one with a big blackplate or not on a 580, though, or even just in general.
Ditch the blower motor for a aftermarket fan. With the reference card I push 60c under heavy load, 40c at idle. I did a swap with this bad boy ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV High-End Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler for Efficient RAM and VRM-Cooling DCACO-V800001-GBA01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ideKDb4DXY02N.
These cooler require you to glue on vrm heatsinks giving them better VRM temperatures but the heatsinks are permanent.
Not too familiar with Ryzen so I don't want to offer advice there. I can however tell you about the FE 1080. Just got mine a few days ago. It is quiet with default fan curve but runs at 82c. I set a curve that boosts up to 50% fan speed at 60c and from then it is a 1:1 ratio. so 70% at 70c and 80% at 80c. The card will thermal throttle at 82c and you can see the core clock drop. It is a tad noisier this way but I game with head phones.
If you are interested in overclocking it, let me know and I can expand more on that if so.
Other cooler options can include a Kraken G12 and a CPU AIO cooler or going for one of the Hybrid water cooling kits.
A cheaper route if you just want better temps and quieter fans is to buy something like this
here is a solusion that will last longer than replacing just the fan
The fans are pretty much dying or dead. If you don't have time to RMA it. You can purchase a an Arctic GPU cooler, to my knowledge their latest edition should cover the GTX 970 both reference and non-reference cards.
Its kinda expensive, but if you can wait I would RMA it instead.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Everything looks good imo, although you'll definitely want to pick up another Noctua A9 PWM fan for the cpu cooler as it only comes with 1 fan. Also I would look for some low profile ram as they will prolly interfere with the cpu cooler, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-2x16GB-3200MHz-Memory-CMK32GX4M2B3200C16/dp/B016ORTNI2/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=corsair+lpx+2x16gb&qid=1555870384&s=electronics&sr=1-6
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Also have to agree the 750 psu is prolly a bit overkill, but up to you lol.
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Some thermal paste as well if you don't have any: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJS8Q6S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Also, instead of watercooling later, why not slap on an Accelero III on the gpu instead? https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-III-CrossFire/dp/B007YLUCKQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=accelero+III&qid=1555870038&s=electronics&sr=1-1-catcorr
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I debated going watercooling for a while too, and unless you plan to do some serious overclocking, I personally don't see the need for it. I have an Accelero III on my 2080 with a custom fan profile, and I can barely hear the fans when running demanding games. I hover between 60-64 degrees Celsius with an overclock and my fans don't spin up past 1500 rpm.
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If you do plan on going with the Accelero, I'd recommend getting these fans on the bottom of the case as exhaust: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C5VG64V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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You'd basically get rid of the fan shroud on the stock Accelero and have the bottom fans set to exhaust. I have another A12 fan on the side bracket as intake as well, but that's up to you. I'm considering putting a 3.5mm hdd on there instead.
Pretty much, the mounting holes haven't changed much. You could go with an Arctic Twin Turbo for $40, and it should cool just as well as the best preinstalled 3rd-party coolers out there. It will, however, turn it into a 3-slot card.
Accelero mono plus: $38
Accelero mono plus on a zotac 1060 mini.
So basically all accelerero coolers.
I have the same PC, that is definitely the stock card and like 312c says it's an HP-made GTX 1060 3GB. The stock cooler is unfortunately pretty poor and causes a lot of thermal throttling, but I installed an Accelero Mono cooler on mine (https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Mono-Graphics-Cooler/dp/B006DAD8HS) and it overclocks VERY well with Afterburner. With the Mono cooler it never drops below 2GHz and runs all of my VR titles remarkably well. It did take a tiny bit of modding to the plastic fan shroud of the Mono to make it fit, but it wasn't too terribly difficult.
there are aftermarket coolers such as (this one)[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHMJIIO/] note I'm not sure if that one is compatible with your gpu but that is just an example. They also make waterblocks but you likely don't want to go down that route.
My 1080 blower was running extremely hot, 47c idle 70-83c under load), and I replaced the cooler last night with amazing performance. I'm now getting 31c idle and have not gone over 59C full load and stress testing. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, check out this cooler for $57.
[CPU Cooler] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZTE0XS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
[GPU Cooler] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHMJIIO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Yup, https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-III-CrossFire/dp/B007YLUCKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484968578&sr=8-1&keywords=arctic+accelero+xtreme
Can't you already do this with the regular XFX GTR though?
Red fan https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Hard-Swap-Fan-Kit/dp/B01LYMXSBO/Blue fan https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Hard-Swap-Fan-Kit/dp/B01M0L4UNT/And then just swap them in...EDIT: Dear lord those prices. I thought XFX had been selling those. :(
Is this the [arctic accelero xtreme] (https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-III-CrossFire/dp/B007YLUCKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483916131&sr=8-1&keywords=arctic+accelero+xtreme) I need?
Here's what I'd do if I were you:
If you really want quiet, the Arctic Accelro S3 is going to be your best bet at $30 for silent cooling.
Sorry I didn't see your post sooner. I ended up needing my AIO cooler for something else and didn't use it on the Mini GTX 1060 yet. As an FYI, I did have the Kraken G10 and AIO on my G1 GTX 970 and it worked fine. The G1 970 has the VRM's on the other side just like the 1060 does, so it would be almost the same thing.
Anyways, there are other ways. The best one I've seen so far is this: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Hybrid-Generic-120/dp/B0156R6VPY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1484008024&sr=8-8&keywords=GPU+cooler
It makes it so you can add the fan basically anywhere there's an extra hole. But to be honest on the Zotac mini GTX 1060 there is a heatsink sitting on the VRM's so they should stay pretty cool just with your case fans. My G1 GTX 970 didn't have a heatsink at all and no fans blowing directly on the VRMs and they never overheated.
Rajintek Morpehus II
Artctic Accelero
Both claim to be compatible with 1080TIs, no clue which is better though both will be a significant improvement though
What video card is it?
It might be in your interest to instead by an air cooler if cost is of concern.
ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II VGA Cooler - nVidia & AMD, Dual Quiet 92mm PWM Fans, SLI/CrossFire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FYCFG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DNqJAbQN70J3E
This link would be a good start. You could sell the EK block to further reduce your cost.
An aftermarket GPU cooler or zip-tie your own fans
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FYCFG8/
do you have ebay? I believe the cooler on the 390x fits on the new RX 5700. You might be able to sell the stock cooler for a bit unless it's a bad blower style, because some are desperate to replace theirs on the 5700 XT
Overall it's not worth liquid cooling, though. It almost never is. It's a hobby. If you want cooler temps look at the Artic Accelero maybe. Just like the NZXT mod, it does not help much with VRM and memory temps, but maybe those are not a problem on this card? I think your card also has to be a reference design, but that might be for the custom loop too..
like this one?
If you are ok with the performance you could just change the cooler. This is just the first one I saw. Rx580 will need to use lower settings to hit 144fps for many games (as I'm sure you know).
This is just the first cooler I saw. I'm pretty sure there are coolers like this cheaper ($20-30)
ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo III Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler for Efficient RAM, VRM Cooling and VGA Cooler DCACO-V820001-GBA01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IEO8H22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9HnmDbGQV458N
We'll be getting the aftermarket RX 5700 XTs around mid-August.
However, you can totally get a reference RX 5700 XT and slap an aftermarket GPU cooler on it instead.
Both the Raijintek Morpheus II and the Arctic Accelero Xtreme III are confirmed to work with the RX 5700 XT; these are aftermarket coolers that can be purchased and slapped onto the card. Some people have even reported success using an old R9 290 and R9 390 GPU cooler on the RX 5700, which has the same mounting holes as the RX 5700 XT.
Raijintek Morpheus II $75 (fans must be purchased separately)
Arctic Accelero Xtreme III $52 (much cheaper option that also comes with free fans)
-Optional Newegg Link for Accelero Xtreme III
Both the Morpheus II and the Accelero Xtreme III are coolers that will be more powerful than 90% of the aftermarket RX 5700 XT coolers out there.
I personally have the Morpheus II myself, which I managed to get brand new for $60; keeps my overclocked RX 480 8GB nice and cool.
$59 on Amazon or there a older generation for $52
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Me and my buddy did the exact same thing, and like OP said the cooler is massive but it's also silent extremely effective and cheap. https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Graphics-Efficient-DCACO-V820001-GBA01/dp/B00IEO8H22/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469134312&sr=8-1&keywords=accelero+twin+turbo+III We both have around the same results but we both used the included molex to hook it up straight to the power supply instead of through the board, still completely silent running at full speed and idle temps are around 30c, max under load is around 55c and that's with a slight overclock of 1300 with power limit at 25%.
Personally, I would not go with water. I'd get this:
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Another user on here has one and the GPU maxes out at 65C or some such.
You should look up the case's info, and see what the manufacture tells the max GPU length is. Then you should figure out the length of your r9 290
Edit: Max GPU length seems to be 320 mm: http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/47821-corsair-carbide-series-200r/?key=1352385580
The r9 290 seems to be 11.5 inches => 292 mm: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
You should try to look it up yourself, though. Just to have another source.
I have a 240mm on my 1080ti. That already is overkill as it hits 45 c maxiumum. . A 280mm for your 1060 would be a crazy amount of overkill. You'll be spending this 90+ on this, another 30 on the bracket and whatever else cost is needed.
I feel like if you're already spending that much and doing work on a 1060, you might as well sell your card and buy another card that's either a triple fan or some other card that's an upgrade. Any oc'ing you can do on a 1060 will likely not make up for the cost of the equipment you did to put it on a gpu.
Another option is to get a third party cooler such as this https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO . Would fix your problems but is likely still more money than it's worth on a 1060.
The other reply is probably your best bet. repaste it and see how it goes. If that doesn't help, I would just sell it and buy an upgrade or sidegrade.
ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV - High End VGA Cooler with 300 Watts Cooling Capactiy I Compatible with RX 480, GTX 1080, 1070, 1060 I Three 92 mm PWM Fans https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_A2yzDbZYRDRJJ wouldthis work?
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Graphics+card+cooler&qid=1564893571&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Aftermarket cooler with 3 fans that is pretty beefy. Not sure if it's money you'd want to spend, although it'd be well worth the money if you think it is worth it.
The accelero mono isnt that huge. It does an amazing job cooling though, super quiet as well.
size - http://imgur.com/YOwkP4r
only 44 a piece with free shipping if you have prime
http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Mono-Plus-Cooler/dp/B006DAD8HS
Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Technologies-Kraken-Bracket-RL-KRG10-B1/dp/B00ITTFO8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466696941&sr=8-1&keywords=kraken+g10
Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/Prolimatech-Black-MK-26-VGA-Cooler/dp/B00BKBMSFI
Picture of MK-26 mounted on a GPU: http://cdn.overclock.net/9/98/98cd2c9b__dsc11858lphh.jpeg
Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Picture of Accelero Xtreme IV mounted on a GPU (Some GPUs might have cooling separate from the stock heatsink as show in the picture):
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gjXTsy_jxsA/maxresdefault.jpg
http://www.microcenter.com/product/412668/Accelero_S1_Plus_Universal_VGA_Cooler
You're gonna have to check to see if your store has any. I bought the only two at New Jersey/Paterson. Otherwise yeah, ten whole dollars.
From the looks of it the Accelero S3 comes with a backplate cooler for the card too. It's $30 on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-S3-Graphics-Compatible/dp/B00RVAEI1E
2 packs mosfet heatsinks 38.72 with shipping
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Enzo-Tech-Copper-MOSFET-Cooler-10PK-MOS-C1-/272010182597
Accelero twin turbo III 78.99cdn
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00IEO8H22/ref=pe_386430_202053160_TE_item_image
1 pack vram heatsink 6.97cdn + 3.00cdn shipping
Total: 127.68cdn
I outline another way to cool the vrms by cutting the stock vrm cooling plate in the video so you could cut down on cost that way. I just wanted to see if they made a big difference.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-Cooler/dp/B005FYCFG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474045253&sr=8-1&keywords=arctic+accelero
Well, if you're not afraid of getting your hands dirty this is an option: http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Graphics-Efficient-DCACO-V820001-GBA01/dp/B00IEO8H22/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404315963&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=ZALMAN+VF3000F+gtx+470
Just need to unscrew the fan shroud/heatsink from your card, then attach all the bits in the link above with some fresh thermal grease.
Edit: Apparently there are a few different aftermarket ones, like here's a video of a installation on a 480, but this cooler also supports the 470 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IabXKKjUyqk
You can most likely replace it with an aftermarket cooler such as this. Not sure about using a cooler from a different card, there may be compatibility issues.
If you don’t want to wait for AIBs, get the reference card and this...
ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV High-End Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler for Efficient RAM and VRM-Cooling DCACO-V800001-GBA01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7zaoDb38H0HS6
You’ll be at the same overall price plus you might get better temps.
Do you know if this one works or know one that does?
ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV High-End Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler for Efficient RAM and VRM-Cooling DCACO-V800001-GBA01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHMJIIO/
I have this card. Bought it right before the GPU shortage for $710. I added the Arctic Accelero xtreme iii to it for $70. So for less than $800, I had a great card with a great cooler... seems like a steal now.
You'll want something like the Arctic Accelero although it is slightly over budget
Yea there are aftermarket cooling solutions like the arctic accelero or you can get a Kraken G12 + 120mm liquid cooler.
I wonder if buying through Amazon would help: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
That is indeed a tight fit! It seems it is the Cooler Master vertical mounting kit that is giving the issue. Perhaps an optional way would have been to just use the riser cable without that kit and instead opt to support the card with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T7VN3GR/ref=sspa_dk_detail_5?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOUJHOU4yNDJTVDVRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODIzNjQ1MU1DOFdCSVJOR0NKQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDkyOTQyMlNBRExQMjdIN1pCWSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbDImYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl#customerReviews
I'm not sure about the limits on your card. It can't hurt to check. I know the card's bios limited mine to 55%. MSI Afterburner let's me bump it up around 62% so it doesn't thermal throttle. Reapplying thermal paste might get you a couple degrees cooler. Or it might give you nothing. Probably not too big a loss if you're not comfortable opening the card up. If you do open it up, blow out any dust. If you want to sink some money into it, you can also get an aftermarket cooler like this one. That should lower your temperatures easily by 10+ degrees.
Other then water cooling, my case is already is good as it gets, other then quieter fans, which I plan on going all out in that regard come next case.
I don't remember which CPU cooler I'm running, Coolermaster hyper series I know that, and that it has 2 fans, but the exact hyper I don't remember. Bought it from a local shop so don't have the records on hand. Not running overclock on the CPU bbbbbuutt, might as well do that too.
As far as the GPU fan, I've narrowed it down to dis one or diss one
>accelero twin
Wait, so, my graphics card is a big black plastic rectangular prism, but I could break it open and remove a lot of that stuff and manually add something like that onto the actual GPU inside, kind of like how I added a cooler onto the CPU?
Sounds like the bearings in the fan shit the bed. Not a big deal, these things are really easy to replace.
Just look up your model of GPU and find a fan for it. I replaced the fan on my Zotac 1060 today with this. Ten bucks and a few minutes with a screwdriver. You just take the shroud (plastic part) off the heatsink, remove the fan, and stick the new one in.
If you registered your product, I believe your GPU comes with a 3 year warranty (otherwise it's 2): https://www.zotac.com/us/page/product-warranty-policy
In Europe this warranty is extended to 5 years with registration iirc.
Would definitely give contacting ZOTAC a shot. Sounds like a faulty fan and they should be able to fix it, it's a real easy fix. At the very least they'd hopefully be able to provide you with spare parts.
If worst case scenario they aren't able to fix it. You could look to Aliexpress or eBay for replacement GPU fans. They're inexpensive, although quality may not be as good as the OEM one. Ex. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Repairist-2Pcs-set-GTX1060-1070-GPU-VGA-Card-Cooler-Fan-for-MAXSUN-GTX1070-GTX-1060-graphics/32837174321.html
Plenty of companies also offer full replacement coolers. Arctic has a lineup of GPU coolers you could mod in yourself: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO?th=1
Much bigger than your mini, but much better cooling, and something you could carry with you into future GPUs (buy a reference/blower model to save some money and use the aftermarket to improve it).
I used this for my 1080 fe and it's absolutely amazing. Hopefully that's what you're looking for!
So with coolers like this how do I tell if it's compatible with my GPU? Are there different sized 1070 boards or is just the cooler that is different? Could I also get a shroud from another 1070 and put it on my GPU?
Why not just buy an aftermarket cooler (that will actually perform better than the Gaming X) and probably work out cheaper.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-IV-Compatible/dp/B00HHMJIIO £45
Edit: How this one works is it uses the large backplate heatsink to passively cool the VRMs and VRAM modules, whilst the fans blowing air onto them directly from the topside (underside when installed in PC), also aid the cooling. So the parts you are looking for (2+3 from your post, which are there to cool your VRMs and VRAM) become obsolete.
If you have clearance issues with the Accelero IVs backplate - I do in my PC due to the position of my PCI-E slot and my Noctua CPU heatsink, you can buy an Accelero III which comes with mini heatsinks you can put onto the VRMs and VRAMs instead of the backplate, again replacing parts 2+3.
Very good point. I didn't notice that. I think I'll order the case and try and make it work and worst case resort to air cooling the GPU with an aftermarket gpu cooler like this
How long have you had the blower gpu? Is it still returnable cause of all the options I'd pick that first. Otherwise its either change out the cooler on the gpu to something like this
ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV High-End Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler for Efficient RAM and VRM-Cooling DCACO-V800001-GBA01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V1u6Cb86JBNYM
or the nzxt option but that requires buying a aio and having room for it. What gpu did you have before? Cause 2080tis run hot and a better case might help too.
Arctic makes one. I'd just go ahead and sell the 580 though and get anything newer.
Hey OP, is this the one you bought?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TA4xzbMZQKFFX
I've been thinking about getting a GPU cooler, but was turned off by the tricky install. For only £45 it seems like a worthy investment.
https://www.amazon.com/T129215SU-Cooling-Video-STRIX-GTX980Ti/dp/B01J4E1J1G/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8JGB3R/
https://www.amazon.com/T129215SU-Cooling-Raptor-GTX980Ti-Graphics/dp/B01MECH12B/
Quite expensive holy crap. Maybe you find a cheaper vendor.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Graphics-Efficient-DCACO-V820001-GBA01/dp/B005FYCFG8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537110197&sr=8-1&keywords=arctic%2BACCELERO%2Btwin%2Bturbo%2Biii&th=1
Do you recommend this or the single fan version? For some reason the 2-fan is almost the same price as it
ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme IV High-End Graphics Card Cooler with Backside Cooler for Efficient RAM and VRM-Cooling DCACO-V800001-GBA01 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EyvKBbZ3B9F7K
See if this fits your gpu model
https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Hard-Swap-Fan-Kit/dp/B01M0L4UDL
As far as I am aware, there are no passively cooled modern graphics cards. You would need to install an aftermarket heatsink (like this, don't actually use that one as it doesn't work with any recent hardware) on your own.
A much easier solution would be to grab a card with a good cooling set up and get a case with noise dampening foam.
The cheapest would be Arctic Accelero which can keep the 1080 TI within 65c at max OC. Then there's EVGA Hybrid which probably would perform slightly better than Arctic with regards to temps. If you aren't planning to add a custom water loop in the future, I'd recommend returning the FE and getting a aftermarket card like FTW3 or Strix. If returning isn't possible, you can go with the Arctic or Evga cooler depending on your budget. They both would be a pain to install though.
The cheap solution would be just pull off the fans and jury rig a replacement from 2 regular case fans.
There are also mostly universal replacement coolers that'd most likely fit such as this https://www.amazon.de/ARCTIC-Accelero-Turbo-Grafikkartenk%C3%BChler-Spannungswandlerk%C3%BChlung/dp/B00IEO8H22/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1495992895&sr=8-16&keywords=arctic+accelero
Probably not replaceable, but you can get separate aftermarket coolers for them like this one, which is actually fanless.
http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-Cooler/dp/tech-data/B005FYCFG8/ref=de_a_smtd
Is that it?
How does it help with temps?
You can, in theory, look into if one of Arctic's aftermarket GPU coolers can be jerry-rigged to fit on a 5700xt. For ~$50 you can drastically improve those thermals.
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https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-III-CrossFire/dp/B00IEO8H22?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
You can try removing and cleaning the fan better, but if that doesn't help, I found a couple options that might interest you:
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-Cooler/dp/B005FYCFG8/
https://www.newegg.com/white-arctic-cooling-accel-l2-plus/p/N82E16835186053
This would be your best bet for the money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTXzD2EBIVc
ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II VGA Cooler ($40.99)
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-Cooler/dp/B005FYCFG8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ARCTIC+Accelero+Twin+Turbo+II+VGA+Cooler&qid=1573613791&sr=8-1
EVGA sold their ACX 2.0 cooler for Titan X.
https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-ACX-Cooler-TITAN-100-FS-2990-B9/dp/B00YJJB7JQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
It might be hard to find one.
I used this:
ARCTIC Accelero Hybrid III-120 (Generic), Graphics Card Liquid Cooler, 120 mm Radiator, High-End Backside Cooler, Dedicated VRM Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0156R6VPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Fg7JzbTGG1SKP
apparently there's aftermarket fans you can get, this kind of thing:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-VRM-Cooling/dp/B005FYCFG8
I also have a 290x but after changing to this cooler, the temps are way better and its not downclocking itself anywhere near as frequently. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_1
Got cooler from amazon uk.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ARCTIC-Accelero-Xtreme-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO
Instalation is quite simple but time consuming. Temps before ~60 idle, slightly over 80 under full load, and fans over 80%. I remember stock fans was pretty quiet until 60% where noise level started to raise quite dramatically. After that was just vacuum.
Anyway temps now: idle ~32 (no fans spinning), fans rarely reach 65% (where is still very very quiet), temps slightly over 70C under full load (tomb raider maxed out) but I use custom curve in afterburner so I'm not sure what would be in auto.
My case: coolermaster haf 912+, intake: 2 front, 2 top, outtake 1 rear, all intakes covered with demciflex filters.
Just need to mention - after cooler installation card get quite big ;)
http://i.imgur.com/AwWn4E6.jpg (now cables look a little more tidy).
It's not free but it also avoids a today legal battle that keeps you from gaming. Throw it on to the legal fees? Anyhow don't be Dr Frankenstein. MANY makers sell aftermarket coolers. The different sellers of 1080s are all just glorified gpu fan makers.
Nzxt does a pretty sick hybrid system. Evga has a solutuon.
I found a soltution from artic that should get you back to gaming in 3-4 days or so if it was just a fan dieing. And it's not too expensive. Link said like $65 ish. Amazon link. Arctic is a super solid brand. Up there with Evga for cs and reliability.
You could also look for someone else's dead card that's like yours. Make sure their 1080 is on the same pcb.
There's also fully custom waterblocks out there....
Don't be Frankenstein.
If you don't want to wait for them, they are also on Amazon for a bit more.
Did it look more like this one?
Don't run it like that.
Looks like there are multiple fans under the same model number. Some are listed as 88mm. Don't know why my google is working better than yours. (maybe leave off "everflow" and just search the model)
This is the second thing that came up: https://www.amazon.com/T129215SU-Cooling-GTX980Ti-GTX1060-Graphics/dp/B01M3NF4CC
Is that it? If so, find one of those...
Video probably not necessary as that would be extra work for you.
This is the adapter for PWM fan control from your GPU header. Splitter to go from that to pump+fan.
Sorry about that, here is the correct link: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Efficient-VRM-Cooling-DCACO-V800001-GBA01/dp/B00HHMJIIO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479736480&sr=8-2&keywords=gpu%2Bcooler%2Bamd%2Br9%2B390&th=1
You welcome :)
Edit: If you're buying from Amazon, i think these fans are officially sold by XFX so there should be no worries:
https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Hard-Swap-Fan-Kit/dp/B01LYMXSBO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480163527&sr=8-1&keywords=XFX+Hard+swap
https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Hard-Swap-Fan-Kit/dp/B01M0L4UNT/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480163527&sr=8-2&keywords=XFX+Hard+swap
https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Hard-Swap-Fan-Kit/dp/B01M0L4UDL/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480163527&sr=8-3&keywords=XFX+Hard+swap
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Mono-Graphics-Cooler/dp/B006DAD8HS/ should be <$50 delivered
Here are some pictures, and links https://imgur.com/a/3ceWQQr
Hope it helps.
New fans for the r9 390 are your best option.https://www.amazon.com/T129215SU-Cooling-Video-STRIX-GTX980Ti/dp/B01J4E1J1G
No, I am sure it is correct. Basically, when bitcoin mining was more profitable I ran it at load 24/7 and it took a toll on the cooler, both through dust and possibly fucked up thermal paste. The cooler wasn't good to begin with, and there is no way that I can see to take it apart and clean it out. I think I am going to go with this, because when my 6970 dies I can just put it on a new card.
So one of the 3-pin fans of my Gigabyte GTX 970 died and I decided to replace it (T128010SM).
The one which died is this one and has a male connector. Amazon link
I couldn't find a seller that ships this fan with a male connector to my country, so I opted to buy this one which has a female connector. Amazon link
Is it OK to use a JST PH connector to convert the female to male and connect it to the fan header? Do I need to be careful with the orientation of the cables?
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A 1060 isn't a lot faster than the 970 so I wouldn't bother with one of those.
I think he should do the third option for now. Saving most of his money for a GPU upgrade whenever a new gen comes out. An aftermarket cooler like an ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II or an NZXT G12 bracket and corsair H55. He should even be able to reuse them on future GPU generations.
He may also want to grab an I7 too, but I think trying to boost his performance without spending a lot of money should be his goal right now.
Yea, the GTX 580 cooler was $36 on ebay. So i was like maybe it'll fit. And I had the 7970 cooler left over from selling my 7970. And thought maybe I'll use them to cfx since they look and perform identical.
Fits perfectly in the 54mm X 54mm holes.
Wanted to save money as the AC4 ~$70 and AC3 ~$65 cost almost double for the same cooler with some additional accessories I don't need.
This is the one I got. It's a bit quieter than stock like I mentioned and it also comes with RAM heatsinks so you can overclock the memory as well.
EVGA used to sell a standalone ACX 2.0 cooler.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YJJB7JQ?fp=1&amp;pc_redir=T1
Unavailable now though, so you should try fitting one of those Corsair Hydro brackets or an EVGA Hybrid kit.
Quick question about graphic cards and aftermarket air coolers.
So I bought my PC used, and it came with a GTX 570 HD. Now one of the fans crapped out on the cooler for it, so I'm thinking about replacing the whole fan set up for it. Specifically, I'm looking at the arctic twin turbo III (Link right here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IEO8H22/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)
According to the product description, it is compatible with a Nvidia GTX 570. It does not state if it is compatible with a 570 HD. From a preliminary google search, apparently the difference between the two is that the 570 HD comes with an extra DisplayPort, but I do not know if the layout of the chip is changed.
So my question ends up being is that cooler compatible with my card? Thanks for reading!
The 3870 should be good enough for TF2, CS:GO, and LoL and Steam's in-home streaming if I ever try that out. But man, that HSF looks huge. The varying reviews on it make me a little wary though, and the loudness of the stock HSF on the AMD 9850 kinda makes a quiet cooler pointless. An Amazon review confirms the 3870 compatibility though.
http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Accelero-Plus-VGA-Cooler/product-reviews/B005I9IM4E/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1
I'll probably end up going with magefirm or keep looking for other HSFs if no one else comments on this post. Thank you for your reply.
Actually, Amazon reviews are much more positive than Newegg's. I'll have to give this some thought.
I know I'm late, but I had a GTX 660 Ti SC 2GB (EVGA) with the stock blower wind tunnel on it. It was incredibly loud and hot even at idle. I got the Accelero TT from Arctic (~$40), and now I get ~20F lower load temps and ~5F lower idle temps. I just leave the fans all the way up all the time because I can't even hear them!
WARNING
Do NOT get an aftermarket GPU cooler if you are uncomfortable around your GPU's shroud and around extremely ESD sensitive parts. Very nerve-wracking install, and it looks pretty bad in my case. But the temps and noise reduction are 100% worth it.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FYCFG8/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
I already ordered one that doesn't have it, so what I'm asking is should I order a GPU cooler right now, like this one
>accelero air cooler
Some ppl were able to get it fit w/ minor mods, but I still can't find this AIO irregardless . An air cooler looks like an easier and cheaper option. I found this one for my GPU. Would liquid cooling be a significant increase compared to an air cooler?
heres what i bought, i didnt even have room for the small fan on my graphics card so i just left it in the box.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013J7FQOK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I bought this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RVAEI1E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
with two Corsair SP120's to feed it air. I have two non PWM noctuas pointed at my GPU right now but they aren't perfect and the MSI Armor cooler (which is terrible) gets in the way of the quiet fans. I'm hoping to drop overall system temps and end up with a mostly passive system.
Stock bios had mine at 1000 mv. I upped mine to 1050. The timings helped a lot. Also my cooling is pretty top notch. I'm using these heat sinks, this thermal paste and this cooler. I removed the thermal pads that come on the heat sinks and I'm using the thermal grizzly for the ram heat sinks and the GPU its self. Not to mention that cooler comes with a huge back plate for additional dissipation.
Remove the card and use some dust off to get all the dust and crap out of the fans. Also spray the rest of your case down too. If you don't see a more normal temperature then get an after market heat sink. I got this and my avg temp is 35 C (down from 70+).
> I've looked at this and many others; there's a 2u blower as well from them that is closer but overall doesn't really address exactly what I'm looking for.
Yes, I've also started to consider a spare heatsink/blower above it from a reference design if I can't find something...
something like this perhaps since I don't actually have a card in the slots to consider...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007YLUCKQ?keywords=nvidia%20titan%20aftermarket%20cooler&amp;qid=1452016893&amp;ref_=sr_1_fkmr2_1&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr2
I could put a piece of ceramic that is non-conductive below it to wick it as well or do some testing and measure it with my flir.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHMJIIO/
I ended up buying http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HHMJIIO/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
because I couldn't find the Morpheus on amazon and doing liquid was over my budget. I am looking at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00637X42A/ref=pd_luc_rh_mrairec_01_01_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Vram heat sinks but not sure if I will need them, figuring I would need 3 packs to cover everything. What are the chances they will fall off or cause a short circuit in something?
Edit: also can I use any thermal paste for the gpu because I have artic silver 5 left over that I used for my cpu.
I had one of these on mine http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooling-Accelero-TwinTurbo-Graphics-Cooler/dp/B005FYCFG8
Pricey but amazing. Worth weighing up the difference between that and buying a new card.
stock cooler is really shit, this card has bigger performance than 780 and only two fans? For 50 extra pounds you can buy other one cooling kit Like this one, which would be perfect so there shouldn't be any problems with temperature ;)