Advice Needed For Adjusting the 2D clocks of the X1800XT Via BIOS ****Closed****

[ashishmishra]

So with RaBiT-2.1 I can finally edit the 2D/3D clocks and volts of the X1800XT. I have the Accelero X2 on the card running at 100% 24/7 at all temps on editing the BIOS. I'm currently without A/c so ambient temps are also high (around 80), and no A/c for 2 more months. The card is idling at 58C which for me is a little on the higher side for the said cooler. I was just wondering why don't I lower the voltage and clocks for the 2D mode, which should cool things down a bit. While gaming it maxes out at 85C which though hot is pretty normal for this card, which I'm ok with cause gaming is like max 2-3 hrs a day whereas rest of the time its 2D mode. By the way cause for the high temps is also the X-Fi which is right next to the card, cause the case is well ventilated, 1 120mm at front, 1 80mm at side window, 1 92mm at rear.

So in a nutshell, how lower do you recommend if at all. Also please give voltage suggestions with the clocks if possible.

Thanks

 

[ashishmishra]

Update: Never mind I pointed a spare silent 80mm at the area around the Voltage Regulator Heatsink inside the case. That has lowered temps tremendously (Idles at 48C now ) while mantaining low noise. Thread is now closed.