Will re-attaching stock HSF on 7500 w/ AS3 make a diff?

Mystik · May 18, 2002, 03:21 AM

Hey guys.. I'm thinking of removing the stock HSF on my Sapphire 7500 and re-attaching
it with some AS3.. but i'm wondering, will it make much of a difference?

I'm trying to up my 7500 as much as it can (because i'll be with it for a long while
before I actually upgrade).. Right now, I'm running @ 320/220.. anymore than 320, i
get artifacts.. anymore than 220 for the memory, i start getting errors as time goes
by..

Also, I'll be cutting up some old heat-sinks to use for my ram.. will it help in any way?

thanks.

Darksider · May 18, 2002, 05:21 AM

The short answer:

Yes, probably a little bit.

If you want some better results, buy a better HSF for the core and use the AS3.

Mystik · May 18, 2002, 05:23 AM

Which HSF would be good to use, best bang-for-your-buck?

DarkAngel · May 18, 2002, 11:00 PM

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Originally posted by Mystik
Which HSF would be good to use, best bang-for-your-buck?

I've read that the Thermaltake Crystal Orb is the best bank for your buck. I have a BlueOrb on my GF2Pro and I def. like it. The only downside is that you lose a PCI slot with the Orbs.

WyreTheWolf · May 19, 2002, 11:27 AM

I would suggest the Vantec IceBerg copper cooler...
You even get a couple of extra copper coolers to replace the motherboard north, and south bridges with...

May 19, 2002, 11:42 AM

ohhhhhhhh nice pic wolf, but I think you should really just save money and time mystik, save up, sell it and get a 8500le or something.

UberLord · May 19, 2002, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by Billy
ohhhhhhhh nice pic wolf, but I think you should really just save money and time mystik, save up, sell it and get a 8500le or something.

Nah - overclock it to hell. Plently of life left in DX7 based cards yet. Not like theres a load of DX8 games out...

WyreTheWolf · May 19, 2002, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by Billy
ohhhhhhhh nice pic wolf, but I think you should really just save money and time mystik, save up, sell it and get a 8500le or something.

That entire setup is only 15 bucks, and then you can even put a shiny copper heatsink on the northbridge, the southbridge, and your video card. 3 Heatsinks for $15, that makes each heatsink about 5 bucks... I don't think that is too expensive at all.

Mystik · May 19, 2002, 10:04 PM

I couldn't find any place that has that specific pack, but I found this one:

http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merc...gory_Code=0040

Would that be good enough as well? It's 20 dollars canadian, comes with the same
stuff as mentioned above, but it looks to be an older model..

edit.
i'll also be using AS3 that I have, and some crazy glue to attach them. =)

edperks · May 20, 2002, 03:22 AM

Im using the orb with homemade heat sinks for the ram it help make it more stable. But your not going to see that high of difference in the games or benchmarks. But it does look good too!!

WyreTheWolf · May 20, 2002, 03:58 AM

It is called the vantec Iceberg...

You can get it:
http://www.thecardcooler.com/
http://www.inflowdirect.com/vanicalvgach.html
http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/

Good Luck!

Mystik · May 20, 2002, 03:59 AM

The thing is, I can't order anything online.. it has to be a local store..

Jeff · May 20, 2002, 04:11 AM

Is it a 7500 Retail? Cause on Retail 7500's the mem comes at 230MHz, just curious.

Mystik · May 20, 2002, 04:14 AM

Nope, it's a Sapphire Tech 7500 OEM.. currently clocked @ 320/220..
Ram is Hyundai 5.5ns..

WyreTheWolf · May 20, 2002, 04:17 AM

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Originally posted by Mystik
The thing is, I can't order anything online.. it has to be a local store..

Tell you what. Find what you would like to have ... (keep it within reason) and I will will get it for you. PM me if you want to do this.

May 18, 2002, 03:21 AM	#1
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	Will re-attaching stock HSF on 7500 w/ AS3 make a diff? Hey guys.. I'm thinking of removing the stock HSF on my Sapphire 7500 and re-attaching it with some AS3.. but i'm wondering, will it make much of a difference? I'm trying to up my 7500 as much as it can (because i'll be with it for a long while before I actually upgrade).. Right now, I'm running @ 320/220.. anymore than 320, i get artifacts.. anymore than 220 for the memory, i start getting errors as time goes by.. Also, I'll be cutting up some old heat-sinks to use for my ram.. will it help in any way? thanks. __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.

May 18, 2002, 05:23 AM	Thread Starter #3
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	Which HSF would be good to use, best bang-for-your-buck? __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.

May 19, 2002, 10:04 PM	Thread Starter #9
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	I couldn't find any place that has that specific pack, but I found this one: http://www.bigfootcomputers.com/Merc...gory_Code=0040 Would that be good enough as well? It's 20 dollars canadian, comes with the same stuff as mentioned above, but it looks to be an older model.. edit. i'll also be using AS3 that I have, and some crazy glue to attach them. =) __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.

May 20, 2002, 03:59 AM	Thread Starter #12
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	The thing is, I can't order anything online.. it has to be a local store.. __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.

May 20, 2002, 04:11 AM	#13
Jeff Yarr... I be blind! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 3,191 Rep Power: 80	Is it a 7500 Retail? Cause on Retail 7500's the mem comes at 230MHz, just curious. __________________

May 18, 2002, 05:21 AM	#2
Darksider I Play NWN and UT2003 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 202 Rep Power: 0	The short answer: Yes, probably a little bit. If you want some better results, buy a better HSF for the core and use the AS3.

May 19, 2002, 11:27 AM	#5
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	I would suggest the Vantec IceBerg copper cooler... You even get a couple of extra copper coolers to replace the motherboard north, and south bridges with...

May 19, 2002, 11:42 AM	#6
Billy Guest Posts: n/a	ohhhhhhhh nice pic wolf, but I think you should really just save money and time mystik, save up, sell it and get a 8500le or something.

May 20, 2002, 03:22 AM	#10
edperks HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 780 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Im using the orb with homemade heat sinks for the ram it help make it more stable. But your not going to see that high of difference in the games or benchmarks. But it does look good too!!

May 20, 2002, 03:58 AM	#11
WyreTheWolf Wolfish Bastard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cave; Ozark Mountains Posts: 2,110 Rep Power: 0	It is called the vantec Iceberg... You can get it: http://www.thecardcooler.com/ http://www.inflowdirect.com/vanicalvgach.html http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/ Good Luck!

May 20, 2002, 04:14 AM	Thread Starter #14
Mystik i'm an errand. Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	Nope, it's a Sapphire Tech 7500 OEM.. currently clocked @ 320/220.. Ram is Hyundai 5.5ns.. __________________ For as long as the sun shines, there will always be darkness. -- me.