Cooling Question on a video card

[DPOverLord]

Greetings,
I have a slight problem I have a visiontek Ti4600 128mg card. This card is still fast I feel but the issue is that the heatsink and fan on the chip are falling off. The fan looks like its ready to die also. I am considering my options.
1. visiiontek will give me a 70$ credit on a xtasy 9600 XT 128mg card making me pay 120, or 40$ credit ona 9600 SE 128mg card making me pay 80$
2. I was wondering if it were possible to replace the heatsink and fan, and if so how can I get it to stay secure on the video card.
3. Maybe one of you have better options. I really appreciate any help you can give. Thanks a lot.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Mayberg

 

[Tiamat]

Im not so sure about compatibility with Ti4600, but check out teh Artic Cooling NV line at www.svc.com or www.sidewindercomputers.com

They might have a solution for you.

 

[DPOverLord]

If I do get those to work, how would I stick it onto the video card? Because the video card goes on vertically obviously. How does it clamp on?

 

[stevennoland]

Originally posted by: DPOverLord
If I do get those to work, how would I stick it onto the video card? Because the video card goes on vertically obviously. How does it clamp on?

Arctic Silver has a themal conductor that is also an epoxy adhesive as well. I forget what they call it. I'm sure someone will know.

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: DPOverLord
If I do get those to work, how would I stick it onto the video card? Because the video card goes on vertically obviously. How does it clamp on?

They would clamp together via two opposite holes that are around the graphics chip.

I personally would opt for replacing the cooler with a Arctic Cooling or Zalman one over trading up for a 9600 XT. Don't even consider the 9600SE.