Hello, I've just bought a 9800 Pro and would like some advice on heat issues. Overheating seems to be a common problem with this card, and I wondered if anyone out there knows if this is relative to the GPU, the VRAM or both?
I am going to get some RAM sinks so this should help the memory stay cooler.
Also is the stock HSF ok or not? I don't intend overclocking the card at all.
Thanks in advance
2007-03-13 02:16:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
usually it's ambient heat mixed with the GPU getting too hot, if this card is prone to that, it's because it's got a crappy HSF combo...there are a few ways to fix this problem, the most cost effective is, make sure your case has a wind tunnel type cooling effect (i.e. a cool air intake at the bottom front, and a hot air outtake at the top rear, heat rises).
Replace the OEM HSF combo...that's the most cost effective, the best is water cooling, replace the OEM HSF with a copper water cooler that's designed for your card.
RAM heat sinks aren't a bad idea, but don't spend too much money there...focus on the HSF.
2007-03-13 02:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by dlancelot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a pc exhaust fan there about a £5er a locate it next to card to extract the heat... or do as above and locate high in the case to extract the hot air rising
:)
2007-03-13 03:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by Pulsar_GTI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're not going to overclock you'll be fine as long as it doesn't gain a lot of dust and is in a seriously crowded area that doesn't allow heat to escape
2007-03-13 02:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by robertisaar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but Liverpool rock! Start stitching that 6th star onto your shirt mate!!! YWNWA
2007-03-13 02:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by Les-Paul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋