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CPU & Graphic Card Cooler

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/cpu-graphic-card-cooler.155653/

bloodlife
bloodlife Original post #1
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Hi,
I'm Starting my query as new thread as suggested by TDF members :boink:.. since the old thread contained most of the old stuff..

4 the ref.. *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/pc-components-configurations/150418-need-mid-range-config-within-35k-budget.html

I want to reduce the core temp of my Graphic card(ZOTAC GTX560 DDR5 1GB non-Ti version) at normal usage the Temp ranges b/w 45-48c when playing games like AC-Revelations and some other the Temp is around 85-93c
worried that the Card may overheat..

i'm looking for a compatible cooler for the Graphic card..

and yea..i'm NOT OVERCLOCKING Proc or GC :unsure:... And i don't want to do it, right now b'coz the system still new :p assembled in DEC/2011
pls suggest..

Thank You,
d3p
d3p #2
Apr 17, 2012 at 11:30 AM
The heating in the Graphics Card happens, due to absolute no air flow inside the cabinet.

Refer this image. In your case you have a CM elite 311.

*i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/caayotee/caseairflow.gif

So now try installing a extra fan in the side panel.

*www.coolermaster.in/upload/product/6700/featured/top4.jpg?828613302
saswat23
saswat23 #3
Apr 17, 2012 at 11:51 AM
^^ Nice one.
BTW whom are you asking questions to?
bloodlife
bloodlife #4
Apr 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM
for the cabinet fan..I'll install Front 120/140mm fan.. will that reduce the Graphic Card Temp..?
pcforumguy
pcforumguy #5
Apr 19, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Try this one -
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/power-supply-cabinets-mods/155230-best-case-fan-setup-cooling.html
V
VilioGrove #6
Apr 24, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Try the Arctic Accelero twin turbo ii.. It is pretty good:wink:
topgear
topgear #7
Apr 25, 2012 at 5:03 AM
@ OP - install a front CM LED 90CFM 2k RPM fan in intake mode - price is around 500 bucks

add a 120/80mm side panel fan and mount it as intake and if possible change the rear fan with CM LED 90CFM 2k RPM and set it as exhaust.

BTW, sometime gfx cards may be overheat due to TiM issue - so if possible re-TiM your gpu with some good TiM like CM Thermal Fusion 400.
saswat23
saswat23 #8
Apr 25, 2012 at 5:04 PM
^^
CM TF-500?
I think you meant TF-400. :wink:
MegaMind
MegaMind #9
Apr 25, 2012 at 6:49 PM
topgear said:
Read these ;-)

Which is the Best Place to Install a Case Fan? - Part 1 | Hardware Secrets

Which is the Best Place to Install a Case Fan? - Part 2 | Hardware Secrets
Click to expand...

This is a good read..