VGA cooler for XFX Radeon 7870 Tahiti LE edition?

TwiztidHammer · Jun 10, 2014

So I have recently bought a 7870 tahiti LE chipset graphics card. After purchasing I saw some reviews talking about the card running pretty hot unless you get an independent cooler for it. So I was just wondering if anyone had an idea as to what I should be looking for? Links much appreciated and I don't want to have to spend too much money on this cooler. As in not much more than $100 if thats at all possible.
Please and thank you

i7Baby · Jun 10, 2014

You mean a custom cooler.

The XFX DD 7870 LE already has a custom cooler. http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/28156-xfx-radeon-7870-xttahiti-le/

damric · Jun 10, 2014

Stress the card and see if it actually runs "hot"

tiny voices · Jun 10, 2014

I seriously doubt you will have any heat problems with that card. As long as it stays below 85c or so, it will be perfectly fine.

photonboy · Jun 10, 2014

1) Your CASE cooling also has a big impact. You should have at least one INTAKE fan and EXHAUST fan.

2) If need be you can also rig up a fan to blow air more directly on the graphics card, ideally a SIDE CASE fan if that's possible.

TwiztidHammer · Jun 10, 2014

Ok thanks for the word of wisdom everybody lol. This is my first build so I'm new and learning. I haven't gotten all my parts for this new rig yet so can't stress test just yet. Like I said I just saw some reviews with ppl saying that they were having trouble keeping it below 90 so I was looking into coolers just in case. Once I have the last of my parts and I can assemble I will post again to let you all know how it runs.

TwiztidHammer · Jun 10, 2014

Lol Tiny voices you are the best, man. I just realized you have posted helpful answers on most of my questions since I joined this site.

TwiztidHammer · Jun 10, 2014

photonboy :

This is the case I have
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119160
It has everything you just described so I'm hoping it'll be plenty

tiny voices · Jun 10, 2014

That case is super huge and way overkill for a build with a single 7870 in it. It will provide GREAT cooling.

TwiztidHammer · Jun 10, 2014

tiny voices :

Well I plan on eventually acquiring another of the same card and crossfiring them. For now though I'm simply looking to finish the basics of the build

tiny voices · Jun 11, 2014

A mid tower case has more than enough room for dual GPUs WAY more powerful than 7870s. Don't waste money on a huge case.

TwiztidHammer · Jun 11, 2014

tiny voices :

Hmm, I'll keep that in mind as I haven't bought the case yet. Though with the case I linked how much more powerful could I go if I decided to upgrade in the future. Just out of curiosity.

tiny voices · Jun 14, 2014

You could build a computer with the most expensive parts out there. No limits really. But, I always recommend a mid-tower as they are standard and you can build a VERY high end computer in them. Generally only a $2000+ build actually needs/ can make use of a tower larger than a mid-tower.

TwiztidHammer · Jun 14, 2014

tiny voices :

Ok, so I did some looking at mid towers. Overall finding one that still has equal or better cooling than the HAF 932 full is going to save me $50. However, thinking about how much room and more cooling the 932 has, it could be my case forever. Appreciate the help everybody, just gonna pay the extra $50 for the case of this and more builds.

Thank you

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