Video Heating Problem Resolved

[DougBob]

OMG, I got the VGA coolers installed and WOW is all I can say.
These things have knocked my idle temps from a low of 62 on GPU1/59 on GPU2 down to 46 on GPU1/43 on GPU2.

I just wanted to give a quick update, I'll be posted pics and such later.

Just some quick testing of COD4 game play revealed my FPS has picked up a little, but running at 91 fps and just jumping, shooting, running and turning to get more activity on the screen shows the cards have dropped a working temp as follows:
88 on GPU1/82 on GPU2
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Are you ready for this
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67 on GPU1/56 on GPU2

[K PhaNTOM]

Don't get it, but congrats

[Duke{CLR}]

Do you have any pictures of these coolers at work?

[juneau]

That's some impressive drop DB. I'm still hyped about my drop in GFX temps by just replacing my case.

Old case idle 61c
New case idle 49c



Not bad for a 8800 G80.

[Duke{CLR}]

Juneau is that 41 with a load?

[DougBob]

Do you have any pictures of these coolers at work?

Yeah, I'm going to post some pics as soon as this crysis loop finishes. I'm using it at max settings to load the video so I can see how high the temp gets. So far it's only hit 60 on GPU1 and 53 on GPU2.

[DougBob]

Here are some pics:

This one is before:



This one is during:



This one is after I got the heat sinks on:



Here it is assembled:



And last but not least, here it is in operation:

[Duke{CLR}]

Those thing look pretty sweet. I almost want to have a heating issue just so I would have an excuse to go out and buy one.

[Trooper110]

Who needs an excuse....just do it

And lookin good DougBob!

[{CLR}geneSW]

Wow, not a lot of clearance there is there? lol.

[juneau]

Juneau is that 41 with a load?

Hmmm. Are we having eye troubles Duke? New case idle temp is 49c as i said in my post.

Finally did a test of the load temp though. With the fan speed at 80% i hit 63c with the card overclocked. Room temp is at 24c.

[DougBob]

How-To Blog done!

Ok all, I cleared it thru Cain and it's good to go.
Here's my How-To on moding the cards for an overheating problem.
I hope you enjoy and I tried to put a little humor in. Please, if you have constructive critisizm on the site let me know.

http://pcinfo.thepebkac.net

Yes, thepebkac.net is my domain. In case your curious it stands for:
[T]he [P]roblem [E]xists [B]etween the [K]eyboard [A]nd [C]hair

Get it??? Enjoy

[Duke{CLR}]

Cool I will add that to my bookmarks.

[Hammy]

You should have a section in here called "Dear DougBob" where CLR's can write you and ask you for advice:

Dear DougBob,

This woman showed up at my doorstep and she claims that she is my wife. What do I do?

Signed,
Apparently it didnt stay in Vegas

Dear DougBob,

When I hold my breath for a really long time, I pass out. Do you think this is a problem?

Signed,
Blueface

Dear DougBob,

I like Peanut Butter and Jelly Sammiches when I am watching Spongebob Square Pants. Do you? Also, is Spongebob your cousin?

Signed,
A 50 year old man with a 4 year old's outlook

[DougBob]

you Should Have A Section In Here Called "dear Dougbob" Where Clr's Can Write You And Ask You For Advice:

Dear Dougbob,

This Woman Showed Up At My Doorstep And She Claims That She Is My Wife. What Do I Do?

Signed,
Apparently It Didnt Stay In Vegas

Dear Dougbob,

When I Hold My Breath For A Really Long Time, I Pass Out. Do You Think This Is A Problem?

Signed,
Blueface

Dear Dougbob,

I Like Peanut Butter And Jelly Sammiches When I Am Watching Spongebob Square Pants. Do You? Also, Is Spongebob Your Cousin?

Signed,
A 50 Year Old Man With A 4 Year Old's Outlook

Roflmao