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Passively cooling my 8800gts 320mb

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MarcVenice

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First things first, take a look at this picture. Thats my messy case, jeez do I wish I had a modular PSU with long enough cables. Anyways, as you can see that chipset cooler is REALLY close to my 8800gts INTAKE fan. I didn't really affect temps from my videocard, but I've got this feeling the chipset temps could be lower. Now, in the end, all that matters is, is that a new 'passive' cooling solution is going to fit, instead of bumping into the chipset cooler.

I'm thinking about ordering from this website: http://shop.freezinghardware.n...asp?Pagina=00002&c=159

I think they pretty much have all the videocard 'aftermarket' coolers listed, and their prices don't seem to be that far of. If you could tell me which one is the best, and which one is the best bang for buck, It would be of great help.

I've got a P182, with 3 fans, the top fan has been removed, and I put it in the middle HD bay. You think airflow would be enough to just passively cool my 8800gts 320mb ?

Thanks in advance,

Marc
 
First of all the intake fan of your videocard doesn't affect the temperature of the chipset, it can even have the opposite effect moving the air over the chipset heatsink.
The 8800 GTS 320 is a very hot card and I wouldn't go passive on it because the full load temperature can be very high. Your best bet is the Thermalright Hr-03 plus, but you should use a fan on it. A 1000 rpm 92mm fan I guess is almost inaudible and a very good choice to keep your card cool and quiet.
 
Is the Accelero S1 compatible with the G80 8800GTS? If so, that's your best bang for buck IMO. I'm under the impression that it and HR-03 GT/Plus offer comparable performance, with the S1 at a much lower cost.

I'm not sure what board you've got, but given the height of chipset heatsink in the photo you will probably have clearance issues installing the HR-03. Do you have enough room for top mount?
 
The S1 rev2 is compatible, however the site the OP links makes it seem like it isn't the rev2 based on the compatibility list they provide, plus the fact that the S1 they have is cheaper than the lower end S2...
 
What do you mean with a topmount ? And, I'll email the website and ask if the S1 is a rev2.

Thanks for the info so far.
 
Originally posted by: MarcVenice
What do you mean with a topmount ? And, I'll email the website and ask if the S1 is a rev2.

Thanks for the info so far.
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I'm pretty sure by top mount he was refering to chipset area clearance, i.e. wrapping the heatpipes around the card to put the fins on top of the card.
 
Yep. The HR-03 can be installed such that the fins are either above/below the card. The S1 can only be installed with the fins below the card. So, check your clearances before you buy.
 
Allright, I think a topmount is out of the question though, since 2 out of 4 ram slots will probably interfere, I'll check it out to make sure of it though. So I suppose I need to get my hands on a HR-03 Plus, expensive btw, or a Accelero S1 rev 2, lot's cheaper, can run with a single 92mm fan ? Can I use as5 or similar grease for my gpu as well ?
 
You can use the accelero with one single 92 mm fan, but why don't you use it with a larger 120 mm one that is more efficient and silent!? And yes, you can use whatever grease you like. 😉
 
Thermalright HR-03 plus seems to be the best cooler from that list, like I've said in my first post. Again sorry to misguide you.
 
Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Allright, I think a topmount is out of the question though, since 2 out of 4 ram slots will probably interfere, I'll check it out to make sure of it though. So I suppose I need to get my hands on a HR-03 Plus, expensive btw, or a Accelero S1 rev 2, lot's cheaper, can run with a single 92mm fan ? Can I use as5 or similar grease for my gpu as well ?
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yes you can, although the Accelero's come with a layer of TIM already applied (note the gray patch), so unless you don't have faith in it (works more than fine IMO) then you'll have to clean it off before applying AS5


Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Someone mentioned a 92mm fan, so I figured I couldn't use a 120mm fan ? What fan would you recommend ? 1350 RPM yate loon @ 28dba ? Or perhaps a 800 RPM scythe s-flex @ 8.7dba ?

Here's a list if you want to have something to pick from: http://shop.freezinghardware.n....asp?Pagina=00002&c=39
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well you might not really end up needing a fan, however it would certainly improve cooling performance quite a bit

the S-Flex fans are great, although the 800RPM one supposedly has issues with producing a faint clicking noise, so the general consensus seems to be to go with the 1200 or 1600 RPM model and undervolt them if they're too loud.

another great option I see on that list is the Sharkoon Silent Eagle. The 1000 (or the LED which appears to be identical except that it lights up and costs more 😛) should be pretty good 'as-is'


Originally posted by: error8
Ok, I guess I'm probably an idiot, but I haven't noticed that the acelero S1 rev2 DOES NOT fit on any of the 8800 GTX, GTS 640 or your GTS 320. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/vga2.php?idx=147
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right, rev2 = revision 2, there was an earlier model that is not compatible with newer cards.

the S1 on the site provided by the OP is suspicious in that it might not be the rev2.
 
Originally posted by: bunnyfubbles
Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Allright, I think a topmount is out of the question though, since 2 out of 4 ram slots will probably interfere, I'll check it out to make sure of it though. So I suppose I need to get my hands on a HR-03 Plus, expensive btw, or a Accelero S1 rev 2, lot's cheaper, can run with a single 92mm fan ? Can I use as5 or similar grease for my gpu as well ?
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yes you can, although the Accelero's come with a layer of TIM already applied (note the gray patch), so unless you don't have faith in it (works more than fine IMO) then you'll have to clean it off before applying AS5


Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Someone mentioned a 92mm fan, so I figured I couldn't use a 120mm fan ? What fan would you recommend ? 1350 RPM yate loon @ 28dba ? Or perhaps a 800 RPM scythe s-flex @ 8.7dba ?

Here's a list if you want to have something to pick from: http://shop.freezinghardware.n....asp?Pagina=00002&c=39
Click to expand...
well you might not really end up needing a fan, however it would certainly improve cooling performance quite a bit

the S-Flex fans are great, although the 800RPM one supposedly has issues with producing a faint clicking noise, so the general consensus seems to be to go with the 1200 or 1600 RPM model and undervolt them if they're too loud.

another great option I see on that list is the Sharkoon Silent Eagle. The 1000 (or the LED which appears to be identical except that it lights up and costs more 😛) should be pretty good 'as-is'


Originally posted by: error8
Ok, I guess I'm probably an idiot, but I haven't noticed that the acelero S1 rev2 DOES NOT fit on any of the 8800 GTX, GTS 640 or your GTS 320. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/vga2.php?idx=147
Click to expand...
right, rev2 = revision 2, there was an earlier model that is not compatible with newer cards.

the S1 on the site provided by the OP is suspicious in that it might not be the rev2.
Click to expand...

The revision 2 or even the first S1 fits on the 8800 GT(G92), 8800 GTS 512(G92) and 9600 GT(G94), but it doesn't fit on his 8800 GTS 320 (G80). The G80 core is just to big for the accelero to cover, and even the mounting holes are not centered.
Lets just try and find the OP's a cooler that might just actually work on his videocard.
 
Originally posted by: error8
Originally posted by: bunnyfubbles
Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Allright, I think a topmount is out of the question though, since 2 out of 4 ram slots will probably interfere, I'll check it out to make sure of it though. So I suppose I need to get my hands on a HR-03 Plus, expensive btw, or a Accelero S1 rev 2, lot's cheaper, can run with a single 92mm fan ? Can I use as5 or similar grease for my gpu as well ?
Click to expand...
yes you can, although the Accelero's come with a layer of TIM already applied (note the gray patch), so unless you don't have faith in it (works more than fine IMO) then you'll have to clean it off before applying AS5


Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Someone mentioned a 92mm fan, so I figured I couldn't use a 120mm fan ? What fan would you recommend ? 1350 RPM yate loon @ 28dba ? Or perhaps a 800 RPM scythe s-flex @ 8.7dba ?

Here's a list if you want to have something to pick from: http://shop.freezinghardware.n....asp?Pagina=00002&c=39
Click to expand...
well you might not really end up needing a fan, however it would certainly improve cooling performance quite a bit

the S-Flex fans are great, although the 800RPM one supposedly has issues with producing a faint clicking noise, so the general consensus seems to be to go with the 1200 or 1600 RPM model and undervolt them if they're too loud.

another great option I see on that list is the Sharkoon Silent Eagle. The 1000 (or the LED which appears to be identical except that it lights up and costs more 😛) should be pretty good 'as-is'


Originally posted by: error8
Ok, I guess I'm probably an idiot, but I haven't noticed that the acelero S1 rev2 DOES NOT fit on any of the 8800 GTX, GTS 640 or your GTS 320. http://www.arctic-cooling.com/vga2.php?idx=147
Click to expand...
right, rev2 = revision 2, there was an earlier model that is not compatible with newer cards.

the S1 on the site provided by the OP is suspicious in that it might not be the rev2.
Click to expand...

The revision 2 or even the first S1 fits on the 8800 GT(G92), 8800 GTS 512(G92) and 9600 GT(G94), but it doesn't fit on his 8800 GTS 320 (G80). The G80 core is just to big for the accelero to cover, and even the mounting holes are not centered.
Lets just try and find the OP's a cooler that might just actually work on his videocard.
Click to expand...

ah, good catch, your use incorrect use of double negatives confused me
 
I would highly recommend the thermalright hr03gt, especially if you want to go passive. Looks like you'll have room from the picture, you need 3 slots if you don't use a fan, looking at mine it appears to be about 4-5cm clearance over the chipset heatsink. My x1900xtx runs 40 degrees cooler under load with the hr03gt (with a fan).
 
Seems like the HR-03 is the clear winner, it's rather 'expensive' though, paired with a s-flex fan I'd end up paying 65 euro's to passively cool my card. That's like 1/3rd of what the card is worth, if even that ! I know it will have some extra resale value but people will also be hesitant to buy a card that has been tinkered with. I find it weird how none of the accelero's work on a 8800gts 320mb. Sigh, I was all for passively cooling my card, but for 65 euro's ? Thanks for all the input, I'm going to have to think it over for a little while, if I buy one I'll post pics and preload/idle temps and new load/idle temps.
 
P182 remember ? There should be enough space, because I'm not using the middle HD bay, and the original 8800gts 320mb is already about 8 inches long. I'm just a little afraid it's not going to fit because of the chipset heatsink. If performance is good, all I need to find out about is noise. Got a link to the madshrimps review ? Will go look for it myself, but I'm studying, so if you have it handy it would be nice 🙂
 
Thanks DA12,

I found a Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 8800 for 35$ after shipping, which won't break the bank. It's huge though, and I'm really worried that it won't fit because of the chipset heatsink. I've got some research to do this weekend.
 
Originally posted by: MarcVenice
Thanks DA12,

I found a Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 8800 for 35$ after shipping, which won't break the bank. It's huge though, and I'm really worried that it won't fit because of the chipset heatsink. I've got some research to do this weekend.
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Where did you find it?
 
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