3rd Party Heatsink/Fan [nVidia]

-h4x0r- · May 22, 2009, 03:59 AM

Well I figured I would make a new topic and not relive my old thread that we all considered fixed, but only since im asking a new question.

For those unfamiliar:
My old problem reoccured a week after thinking we fixed the issue. My GPU crashes (either memory or gpu over heats) whenever I try to play games with higher video settings set. Id say its whenever my card is working to achieve an everage of 30-35 FPS. I have never seen the card above 57 celsius via RivaTuner before it locks. I have reformatted since then, tried other drivers, tried underclocking some, no go.

Whats the best 3rd party fan/heatsink to get for this card? Or should I just sell it on eBay and get a new one? Specs below

XFX Geforce 9600 GSO 1.5 GB stock
Gigabyte EP45-UD3LR w/ e6550 @ 2.8
2 GB DDR2 pc6400
500w PSU
Windows XP x64

EDIT- Replacement card to be GDDR3 w 512 or 1 GB. I think I saw a 9600 GTX on sale for $99 USD at the store the other day, thats what I payed for this GSO. It sounds as if I may be better off getting a GDDR3 with 512 MB if I get at least 60 back from the GSO. And the price difference would be about the same as an upgraded heatsink/fan no?

Chaos · May 22, 2009, 04:01 AM

i would replace the 9600 GSO

**kris23** · May 22, 2009, 04:07 AM

id get an ATi 4770 and ebay or even DH market that thing...

Mac Daddy · May 22, 2009, 04:12 AM

Nice choice Kris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

i would replace the 9600 GSO

I agree ...

-h4x0r- · May 23, 2009, 01:41 AM

Well I think thats all I need anyways, ill get it replaced, thanks for the help guys

DJ BIG T · May 23, 2009, 02:13 AM

if you do get a 9600GT get one with duel slot fan...

May 22, 2009, 03:59 AM	#1
-h4x0r- DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	3rd Party Heatsink/Fan [nVidia] Well I figured I would make a new topic and not relive my old thread that we all considered fixed, but only since im asking a new question. For those unfamiliar: My old problem reoccured a week after thinking we fixed the issue. My GPU crashes (either memory or gpu over heats) whenever I try to play games with higher video settings set. Id say its whenever my card is working to achieve an everage of 30-35 FPS. I have never seen the card above 57 celsius via RivaTuner before it locks. I have reformatted since then, tried other drivers, tried underclocking some, no go. Whats the best 3rd party fan/heatsink to get for this card? Or should I just sell it on eBay and get a new one? Specs below XFX Geforce 9600 GSO 1.5 GB stock Gigabyte EP45-UD3LR w/ e6550 @ 2.8 2 GB DDR2 pc6400 500w PSU Windows XP x64 EDIT- Replacement card to be GDDR3 w 512 or 1 GB. I think I saw a 9600 GTX on sale for $99 USD at the store the other day, thats what I payed for this GSO. It sounds as if I may be better off getting a GDDR3 with 512 MB if I get at least 60 back from the GSO. And the price difference would be about the same as an upgraded heatsink/fan no? Last edited by -h4x0r-; May 22, 2009 at 04:06 AM.

May 22, 2009, 04:01 AM	#2
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,269 Rep Power: 165 System Specs	Re: 3rd Party Heatsink/Fan [nVidia] i would replace the 9600 GSO

May 22, 2009, 04:07 AM	#3
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Re: 3rd Party Heatsink/Fan [nVidia] id get an ATi 4770 and ebay or even DH market that thing... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

May 23, 2009, 01:41 AM	Thread Starter #5
-h4x0r- DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 0	Re: 3rd Party Heatsink/Fan [nVidia] Well I think thats all I need anyways, ill get it replaced, thanks for the help guys

May 23, 2009, 02:13 AM	#6
DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	Re: 3rd Party Heatsink/Fan [nVidia] if you do get a 9600GT get one with duel slot fan... __________________