I need a new Video Card HS(F)!!!

[SpeedFreak03]

I have a Sapphire Atlantis 9000, which uses the ATI Radeon 9000 (non pro) chip. This card also has 128MB DDR memory, 4X AGP, and a ~1 inch tall silver HS to top it all off. I would like to replace this heatsink with a new one, preferably with a fan (I want this thing to be cool). What would you guys recommend? Also, I am a little worried about getting the old HS off. I have read about putting the card in the freezer (but watching for condensation), and then taking it out and the heatsink should pop off. Do you guys have any links/tutorials/guides about that? Also, what about installing the new HS(F)? Does it come with adhesive, or should I use some type of bracket/screws/etc? Here is my exact card, with pictures: NewEgg.

Thanks in advance,
Josh

 

[boyRacer]

Link... here you go. 😀

It looks like its probably held on by thermal tape or some sort of adhesive... i just twist mine off... 🙂

 

[SpeedFreak03]

Would you recommend any ones out of those? I like that solid copper Vantec one (like $9), but is it good? Also, about twisting it off, do you think it would rip the GPU out (like the processor under the heatsink)? Thanks for your help, Josh

 

[boyRacer]

I have the same video card in my parents rig... and its just like yours... its a passive heatsink. Honestly... you don't really need a new heatsink... but if you really want one that Vantec is ok... and the Crystal Orb but they'll be noisier than what you have now. 🙂 I don't think it'll rip off the core if you twist it off... you can try taking it off right after you use it so its a little warm. But all I did with mine was use Arctic Silver instead of that goo it came with... and put the same heatsink back on. 🙂

 

[DerwenArtos12]

I have a BBA 9000 pro 128 with the standard ati hsf on it and that works great. I can get 300/280 out of it. So on the NP version i would bet it would great. i bet you could find one on the FS/T forum off of someone's dead radeon.