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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/07 14:42:23 (permalink)
did you get the 120x92 SilenX fans?

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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/07 15:31:33 (permalink)
I got 6 of these
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0251791
4 on side and 2 on top.
 
At least I think it's these I can't find the boxes.  But they were 27.99 each also from micro center.  
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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/08 07:21:22 (permalink)
Those fans look like they would be quiet, but at the same time they only push 72 cfm (cubic feet of air per minute).  For comparison, the Silverstone FM121 fan that I mounted on my Corsair H50 pushes 110 cfm at max speed.  Your case may be heating up from either low airflow, or you need to work on your intake/exhaust air flow ratio in your case.

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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/09 14:34:10 (permalink)
Sigh, i even hit 96 on the top one playing empire naval battles...  Could i maybe go liquid cooling?  Do i have enough room in the case based off my pictures?
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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/09 19:16:45 (permalink)
You would get better results for physx if you use one of the 480s instead of the CPU. GPUs process physx much more efficiently than  CPUs do. Still you really need to improve your cooling, as others have stated. 90 to 100 degrees is very hot. Cable management can help with air restrictions as well.

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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/10 06:42:05 (permalink)
Sigh, I dont know what to do then.  I can't manage my cables any better than what I have.  The cards seem to idle at about 50ish and 40ish, but the top one again seems to hit 90 at nearly any of the newer games I play on max setting..  I switched the PhysX back to one of the GPUs.  
 
    Could i get something like this?  At least for the top card?
http://www.coolingconfigurator.com/waterblock/3831109830154
I just dont know if it would fit.  You can see the images on the previous page to see what my set up looks like.
Or what would you recommend?

Also I read on the OC forums that 480GTX just do run really hot and that being in 90-100 doesn't seem to ruin the card.  Just wondering.  
post edited by romansamurai - 2011/04/10 06:53:03
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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/10 08:54:50 (permalink)
Yea it can be hard to deal with all those cables. The case you have is a pretty good one. I think if you keep playing around with your fan placement/ configuration better results can be achieved. You might try resetting the fan profile as well. 480s are hot running cards by nature. They are obviously capable of surviving high temp. I noticed from your sig. that your hitting these temp. while running stock clocks. Doesnt give much room for OC. The block you linked to would work perfectly fine on a gtx480. However I dont think you would want to liquid cool just one card in an SLI config. I am by no means as smart as most members on here , but I am happy to try and help.

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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/10 13:02:32 (permalink)
Thanks for the reply. 
 
I could get it for both cards.  That won't be a problem.  With the summer coming I know the card is going to get even hotter on idle.  I'd rather it didn't.  I just worry that there is not enough room for the blocks with my current set up.  Do i have to remove the covers and the fans from the cards?  I have never done the liquid cooler on any card or anything before.  How hard is it to set up?
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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/10 19:03:48 (permalink)
There should be plenty of room in your case for a liquid cooling system. It is not overly dificult to do. You just have to take your time and follow the manufacturers instructions when installing the blocks. Yes you have to disassemble the cards and remove the fan and cooler. Keep in mind that you will need (This is by no means all conclusive) a pump, reservoir, radiator, tubing, various fittings, coolant, as well as the two GPU water blocks to complete the system. As you can see it can be quite involving and can get expensive. I think I spent between 400.00 and 500.00 on mine. My system is far from top of the line, but I am very happy with the results. The first place I would start would be right here on these forums. Look at some of the Mod Rigs members have put together. Also; Youtube has some really nice videos on block and cooling systems installations. Do some research and decide if you really want to attempt such an endeavor.  Again I am not as knowledgeable as a lot of the members here. I do have a pretty good grasp on the fundamentals involved though. Hope this helps some. 

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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/11 16:41:48 (permalink)
Thank you Ransan. I will do as you suggested and see where it takes me to.
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Re:Hi guys, new user here. Help with my 480GTX SC x2... 2011/04/11 18:37:11 (permalink)
Your welcome. Glad I could shed some light on the subject.

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