Does factory over-clocked GPU always need a cooler?

[chineerulz]

hi! i know that separate coolers are not required on stock cards but are the coolers necessary on factory overclocked cards?
i was plaining to buy a Evga GTX 560 ti but i also saw a Calibre GTX 560Ti factory overclocked of about the same price!
if i buy the Calibre then do i have to spend more money on coolers? coz i can just afford a single gtx 560 ti

 

[DelroyMonjo]

You don't need a cooler on a GTX560Ti. Read the review here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-560-ti-roundup-asus-engtx560-graphics-card-overclocking,2858.html

 

[chineerulz]

so i dont need a cooler on factory overclocked cards?

 

[DelroyMonjo]

NO! Did you look at the review I linked? That's a pretty impressive heatsink for a video card and it has 2 fans. Video cards can tolerate a lot of heat and case cooling is as important as the card cooling. The review offers up 5 overclocked cards. Read it and draw your own conclusions.
Only reason you might ever need an aftermarket GPU HSF is if you try to OC the voltage regulators off the thing and have a crappy case with poor air exhaust.
The Twin Frozr appears to run much cooler but it's clocked 150MHz lower. Look at frames rates as well.

 

[chineerulz]

hmm.. i also lookied at this card which is close to the 560 ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125353
its gigabyte 6850 and will it require any external coolers??

 

[chineerulz]

Best answer selected by chineerulz.

 

[DelroyMonjo]

If you had looked at the review it will give you operating temps. If you are constantly above 90C at heavy load, ya' need a water cooler.