Anyone ever downclocked a GF4 and unplugged the fan?

[Todd33]

I'm just wondering what a safe speed for a Ti4400 128MB would be in a tight case with low airflow with the GPU fan unplugged. I don't really want to pay $30 for a Zalman passive cooler.

 

[modedepe]

Somebody here did that

 

[Todd33]

Thanks, I remember that post now that you point it out. Anyone know the stock speeds of a 4400?

 

[Blastman]

Get a Zalman Fanmate1 for about $4 cut the 3pin off (with a little lead) plug it in the other side and splice it into your graphics card fan line.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-118-205&depa=0

 

[MDE]

I downclocked a Ti4600 to 75 core (lowest Coolbits will allow), unplugged the fan and it was fine in 2D.

 

[jjyiz28]

see if you can lower the voltages of the GPU as well. prolly more effective.

 

[PCTweaker5]

Originally posted by: MonkeyDriveExpress
I downclocked a Ti4600 to 75 core (lowest Coolbits will allow), unplugged the fan and it was fine in 2D.

lol

 

[Todd33]

I already have the Thermaltake HSF on it, so no splicing necessary right?

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thergef4chip.html

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: Todd33
Thanks, I remember that post now that you point it out. Anyone know the stock speeds of a 4400?

275 core/550 mem

 

[Blastman]

Originally posted by: Todd33
I already have the Thermaltake HSF on it, so no splicing necessary right?

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thergef4chip.html

Correct. Just find one of those Fanmate1?s (it's 3 pin), plug it in and you can dial down the speed of that Thermaltake to the point where it should be virtually silent.

 

[MDE]

I just upgraded the cooling on my Ti4600, I'll get a pic up when I can. It's a lot quieter than the Thermaltake.