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Element-Xero
01-31-02, 03:49 PM
Hey i ordered the Gainward Geforce 3 Ti450.

I was just wondering what people think:

Is the hsf/ramsinks on the Ti450 powerpack sufficient? Or is it worth the 40 bucks to get a crystal orb and 8 copper ramsinks, and some Artic Alumina Adhesive/Paste?

I was thinking maybe just buy the Arctic Alumina , and the Arctic Alumina adhesive for around 8 bucks and switch the thermal pads for AA...


It looks like Gainward put together a decent amount of cooling (and it looks badass too...) and this wouldnt be necesary, but if it gave anyone a decent OC boost to switch them out, I'll do it. Any opinions or experiences would be great.

Element-Xero
01-31-02, 06:02 PM
bump....

Malakai
02-01-02, 03:06 AM
man, mines rock stable at 240/552 w/stock cooling. im gettin over 8100 in 3dmark2k1. and shes easily got room to go higher. w/some good arctic alumina shd be SMOKIN!!!:burn:

Yodums
02-01-02, 06:55 AM
Usually all the GF3 series have good stock cooling just that you should remove their thermal compound and put your own for better use of it or lap it.

Yodums