I have a new 7870 XT from Power Color, and yes it runs HOT. See: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tahiti-le-7870-7930-benchmark,3401-6.html
At rest, it is fine ~40-45c but in game 75-80c. The single fan is ok sound wise below 50%...after that mark it is noticeable. If I set the fan to run at 60% the card hovers around 75c.
I have tried to play with the fan profile but in the end the fan needs to run at 60% to keep from getting to 80C or above.
I have a HAF 912 case with 2x 220m fans, 2x 140m fans.
This is a budget card. So putting more money into it kinda of kills it for me but I like the performance. So I am inclined to look into an aftermarket cooler.
Questions:
1. Am I over reacting to the idea of having this card game at ~80C?
2. Given the price of $210.00 U.S for the card itself, what price would be balanced/ reasonable for an aftermath cooler especially if I can OC it ~match a stock gtx 670 performance level? See: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tahiti-le-7870-7930-benchmark,3401-5.html
3. Suggestions?
At rest, it is fine ~40-45c but in game 75-80c. The single fan is ok sound wise below 50%...after that mark it is noticeable. If I set the fan to run at 60% the card hovers around 75c.
I have tried to play with the fan profile but in the end the fan needs to run at 60% to keep from getting to 80C or above.
I have a HAF 912 case with 2x 220m fans, 2x 140m fans.
This is a budget card. So putting more money into it kinda of kills it for me but I like the performance. So I am inclined to look into an aftermarket cooler.
Questions:
1. Am I over reacting to the idea of having this card game at ~80C?
2. Given the price of $210.00 U.S for the card itself, what price would be balanced/ reasonable for an aftermath cooler especially if I can OC it ~match a stock gtx 670 performance level? See: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tahiti-le-7870-7930-benchmark,3401-5.html
3. Suggestions?
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