Need help with X800XT over-heating

[dipsetrenegade]

I can't really tell if the video card is over heating or not.. I believe it is since fan is extremely noisy and games freeze all the time (video kind of freeze).

Whats a simple solution to this? I was thinking Arctic Cooling 5 but can I install that on my own? How easy is it if so?


Thanks.

 

[skadebo]

download and install atitool to check temps. Install latest drivers along with driver cleaner as well.

 

[unclewebb]

I didn't have much success with an Arctic Cooling 5 on my previous X800XT. I thought it was crap actually.

I found the Zalman VF700-Cu or VF900-Cu to work much better. The VF900 cools better and includes a fan mate which gives you a little more control over the fan speed.

They are extremely simple to install. Undo a few screws and remove the old one. Clean off the old paste. Apply some new paste to the core. The included stuff works fine but you can also use some AS5 if you prefer.

Apply it evenly in a thin layer. Drop the new cooler on and bolt it together. It really is simple and the difference in temps is amazing.
ATI and their partners should be shot for some of the horrible OEM coolers that they have dreamed up.

I'm presently using a VF900-Cu on my X1950XT. It's virtually silent and cools this little oven far better than the stock cooler running at any speed.
This is one computer upgrade where you won't have any regrets.

 

[dipsetrenegade]

is drive cleaner free btw?