GTX 980 SLI Cooler

[Solhokuten]

I have a GTX Matrix Platinum and a EVGA 980 SC on the bottom. In long gaming sessions my reference 980 gets up to 84c, the Matrix stays pretty cool generally in the high 60s under full load. My Question is should I get an aftermarket cooler like this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186068

Its worth noting that they don't throttle even at 1404 boost, but the reference EVGA card gets a bit loud.

 

[Armenius]

Move the reference card to the top and see if that helps.

 

[{NG}Fidel]

I would opt to replace the ref cooler with the link you provided or something equivalent.
Only for noise reasons, but still try the above suggestion.

 

[Solhokuten]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'll give it a try.

 

[n=1]

Why would moving the reference blower card to the top help? It'll just get heat soaked from all the hot air coming out of the Matrix. But I guess if the case airflow is such that bottom is exhaust, maybe?

 

[Solhokuten]

Why would moving the reference blower card to the top help? It'll just get heat soaked from all the hot air coming out of the Matrix. But I guess if the case airflow is such that bottom is exhaust, maybe?

Yep, and that's exactly what happened lol.

I think I'm gonna grab the Accelero Xtreme III. What Vrm heatsinks would you guys recommend? Would these work for the memory, and vrm? http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Copper..._sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NWTX320FVX53MMN69E4

 

[Viper87227]

Yep, and that's exactly what happened lol.

I think I'm gonna grab the Accelero Xtreme III. What Vrm heatsinks would you guys recommend? Would these work for the memory, and vrm? http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Copper..._sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NWTX320FVX53MMN69E4

Doesn't the Accelero come with some already?

 

[Solhokuten]

Doesn't the Accelero come with some already?

It does, but I'm a bit concerned about the quality, and sizes. I've read some negative feedback on those. That said, If anyone has experience with these I'd gladly take the advice.