Do I need a cooler?

groo028 · May 15, 2005

I have a 6800 LE which idles at ~50C and goes upto 65C under load. It just has the stock cooler and I was wondering if I need to buy a cooler for it.

TrueWisdom · May 15, 2005

Nope, as far as I know, that's standard. GPUs can get up to 80 Celsius without being in trouble.

qbackin · May 15, 2005

Ive had a 6800, and my buddy has one both idle @50

theMan · May 15, 2005

thats fine. if it get up in the upper 70s i would get a cooler. otherwise, you're fine.

fstime · May 15, 2005

Dont waste your money.

Your fine.

ddogg · May 15, 2005

Originally posted by: BouZouki
Dont waste your money.

Your fine.

yup...those are perfect numbers

Chode Messiah · May 15, 2005

the only reason you'd ever need to replace ur stock cooler is if you overclock or you want a quieter pc

imported_Noob · May 15, 2005

If you plan to unlock the pipes then I suggest upgrading from stock cooling.

ddogg · May 15, 2005

u can try the Zalman VP cooler if u really want to upgrade ur stock fan