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zerox202   07-17-2008 at 05:45:15 AM

I got a Sapphire 4850 GPU and Arctic Cooling S1 Rev.2 today from newegg.
Should I replace the heatsink after I give it a try to see that it works? Does it void the warranty?
Also, should I replace all the "little" heatsinks(ram sink or vrm sink? idk what they're called) with the ones that come with S1? It'll be really helpful if any of you guys had a picture or even a diagram showing where to put them.

Thanks in advance.

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mrmez   07-17-2008 at 06:23:30 AM
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AFAIK replacing the sink on most brands DOES void the warranty.
The 4850 does run hot. I will replace mine when a good sink comes out, and yes, u do need the ram sinks too.

When i got my last aftermarket cooler (thermalright for 8800GTS) it came with the ram sinks.

------------------------------ Q6600 B3 3.0Ghz @ 1.125v
4850
P5B-D
8Gb 800mhz
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zerox202   07-17-2008 at 06:54:49 AM
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So, as far as RAM sink placement is concerned, just take out the original ones and put them on the same spot I guess? Any additional ones needed? Saw some articles talking about voltage regulators and some others needing the sinks.


Message edited by zerox202 on 07-17-2008 at 06:55:47 AM
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night_wolf_in   07-17-2008 at 07:18:12 AM
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http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] g-solution

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1032663056

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/for [...] ew-23.html

the above links will give you a good idea on how to fit the cooler you got into the card you have.

------------------------------ Q6600 @ 3Ghz | zalman 9700NT cooler | gigabyte P35-DS3L | Kingstone DDR2 667 2GB x 2 | HIS 4850HD with Accelero S1 Rev.2 | enermax Liberty 500w | Coolermaster C5 case |
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zerox202   07-17-2008 at 09:11:23 AM
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Thanks for the awesome links! I guess I would have to put 12 heatsinks on... Lot of work! lol.

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night_wolf_in   07-17-2008 at 10:39:51 AM
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ya, do it. i already have everything, tonight ill go n buy some alcohol to clean up the dirt left from stock cooler. then put the same cooler u have into my 4850. :)

------------------------------ Q6600 @ 3Ghz | zalman 9700NT cooler | gigabyte P35-DS3L | Kingstone DDR2 667 2GB x 2 | HIS 4850HD with Accelero S1 Rev.2 | enermax Liberty 500w | Coolermaster C5 case |
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