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Started by tbean1 | | 2 answers
Help with aftermarket cooling for graphics cards
Hello,
I have my own homebuild which runs well for me but I have a duel screen setup and like to watch shows on one while playing games that aren't very graphic intensive. However I know running through a browsers puts stress on video cards and thus my system will be fine for awhile, but my cards get very hot. The CPU is fine though and I have a great ventilation system for my computer so I think it is just the fans or the cooling system on my cards themselves. I currently have two SAPPHIRE 100355L Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Cards through crossfire. I was wondering if I could get aftermarket cooling systems for the cards or at least one because sometimes only one seems to reach higher temps and also if I could how do I make sure I am purchasing something that will fit with my card and mobo. I love newegg and have been searching on there for stuff, but I am afraid of ruining my cards by trying something like this. I am capable of doing the project from what I've seen I just want to make sure I do not buy anything that won't fit for the most part. Any help on the subject is fine. Thanks!
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September 7, 2014 12:44:14 PM

As said before I am positive it is not my case or ventilatiin . under normal gaming the temps are either normal or below its just with web browsing that raises it so high, but either way I would like to have better cooling. My case isAZZA CSAZ- XT1 B Black Japanese SECC Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case. I have added more fans and I always clean out dust and dirt. I know general matienance for my computer, more curious about how to go about buying better cooling for my graphics cards.
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September 6, 2014 4:29:57 PM

I believe your case airflow is poor and also make sure there isn't any significant amounts of dust (if so then get filters or better filters).

Also, what case do you have?

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