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After market GPU coolers?

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by i_am_alex, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. i_am_alex

    i_am_alex Regular member

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    I have a GeForce 9800GT. Is it true you can buy after market coolers? Because my GPU is hitting 65Cish, when idling. So.........Any help?
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    That's normal, some cards idle at 83C, which is again, normal. There's no need to buy an aftermarket cooler unless either it's too noisy, or you get graphical corruption/crashes.
     
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    But is it possible to get aftermarket coolers? And where from?
     
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    I disadvise this for a reason, I destroyed one of my cards trying to fit an aftermarket cooler (Arctic Accelero S1 rev 2) as per the instructions. Better coolers such as the HR-03s (which I have installed successfully in the past) work fine, but aren't cheap. Unless you're after quietness, there's no reason to get one.
     
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