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Is a GPU heatsink really necessary?

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I'm using this <a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3441351&sku=G458-8800&srkey=kfa2%208800%20gt">card and my temps in my Shuttle SB81P ran from 56-66 C.

I'm going to be putting it in an Antec Mini P180 and want it to be relatively silent so no loud fans.

Is it necessary to put an Accelero on it? Will I see major improvements in temp. drops? I think 56-66 C in a cramped Shuttle is pretty good and I should see a big difference in the new case.
 
My own personal opinion is that it's a waste of money. $30 or more for a heatsink, would rather just crank up the stock fan speed when I'm gaming, not that I would be able to hear it amidst the gunshots anyways. GPU isn't as "needy" as a CPU where an aftermarket cooler is definitely needed for higher clocks.

Maybe if you were tweaking GPU voltages would a cooler be helpful but the memory/parts/w/e in the video card will probably cap/artifact out before it hits the thermal threshold. More so if you're running stock,a video card's fan is pretty quiet to begin with and doesn't become noticeable until load is put on. More gimmicky than anything, who cares if the temps are 50c/60c load? These things can handle boiling temps - just look at the 48xx series and GTX2x0s.
 
lowteckh said:
My own personal opinion is that it's a waste of money. $30 or more for a heatsink, would rather just crank up the stock fan speed when I'm gaming, not that I would be able to hear it amidst the gunshots anyways. GPU isn't as "needy" as a CPU where an aftermarket cooler is definitely needed for higher clocks.

Maybe if you were tweaking GPU voltages would a cooler be helpful but the memory/parts/w/e in the video card will probably cap/artifact out before it hits the thermal threshold. More so if you're running stock,a video card's fan is pretty quiet to begin with and doesn't become noticeable until load is put on. More gimmicky than anything, who cares if the temps are 50c/60c load? These things can handle boiling temps - just look at the 48xx series and GTX2x0s.
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Thanks :D that's all I needed to hear. I agree with your opinion and I think the stock fan on that particular GPU is pretty good anyway. I just don't want my stuff to melt but since you're saying the temperature is negligible then I'll take your word for it. Also, I won't be tweaking any voltages cause I'm scared :X Thanks again for your comments
 
You're running a 8800GT too which afaik doesn't belch out heat like the new cards do. My 9600GT (think the 8800GT and 9600GT have similar temps) w/ stock reference single slot cooler idled at around 40c and 60c load with a 700mhz core o/c untweaked fan speeds. No way it'll melt, mine was warm to the touch at most unlike the 4850's egg frying ability.
 
lowteckh said:
You're running a 8800GT too which afaik doesn't belch out heat like the new cards do. My 9600GT (think the 8800GT and 9600GT have similar temps) w/ stock reference single slot cooler idled at around 40c and 60c load with a 700mhz core o/c untweaked fan speeds. No way it'll melt, mine was warm to the touch at most unlike the 4850's egg frying ability.
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The 8800GT and the 4850 both have a TDP of about 110W. It is possible that the 4850 operates closer to its TDP more of the time, but the cards are definitely in the same class in terms of heat generated. The 9600GT does put out slightly less heat but the difference isn't that great (I think it's about 10-15W lower?). The higher temps have more to do with the fan speeds of the 4850 stock cooler than actual heat output. Also many 9600 and 8800 GT cards use an aftermarket dual-slot cooler instead of the reference single-slot cooler. An aftermarket dual-slot cooler has no problem handling the ~100W worth if heat that these mid-range GPUs put out.
 
Shuttle 9584 said:
Hi there,

Do you still have your Shuttle SB81p system? My intel SB81p motherboard failed and I need a new one. Would you be interested in selling your base shuttle system or just the motherboard?
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Poster may be legit, but beware 1 day people trying to buy your stuff outside of the FST forum ... ones that post the same thing 7 times in 20 minutes ... holy crap this thread is 4 years old, necro thread.
 
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