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jlabit   03-22-2009 at 07:26:40 PM

I have an MSI 4850 video card that I just sent back to Newegg because it failed after 6 months. Looks like they no longer stock the model I purchased then. They will probably offer a refund, and in that case, I will probably purchase a 4870, since the price is now compatible to what I paid for the 4850 in September. I see a lot of complaints about excessive heat and poor cooling on many of the 4870's. Anyone have a recommendation for a high quality card with good cooling? Thanks.

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Kari   03-22-2009 at 07:55:22 PM
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The stock cooler will work fine if your case has decent airflow, just increase the fan speed a little, maybe to 40-45%. It'll still be nice and warm but it won't kill it :P

or get one of these
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814161265
HIS with IceQ4 cooler, one of the best custom coolers used by AIBs

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spathotan   03-22-2009 at 08:15:59 PM
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Buy a card with a better cooler. Dont settle for the stock reference cooler when you can get much better ones for the same price.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102810 $180

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102801 $190 for the 1GB model, recommended.


Message edited by spathotan on 03-22-2009 at 08:16:57 PM
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