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AnsweredGTX 1060 3GB SC - Aftermarket cooling solutions?

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2022/01/13 11:20:13 (permalink)
EVGA GTX 1060 3GB SC Gaming 3GB GDDR5 ACX 2.0 (03G-P4-6162)
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Hello all, normally i'd not consider upgrading the cooler on a "cheap" card but the current prices for cards has me wondering if there are any options for aftermarket cooling.
The card performs well for my needs, it just gets a bit loud when gaming. I have a custom fan curve (attached below)
Note: I have the game minimized while typing this, card is at 70C and 57% fan and not loud, but when I tab into the game it can rise to where the fan is more audible.
I have the card in a 'be quiet! Pure Base 500DX mid tower' which is a mesh type air flow case, so I believe the issue is with the card itself and not the case's ability to cool.
I know that replacing thermal paste can help improve temps but I assume it wouldn't be a drastic change so I thought i'd ask first for any aftermarket cooling options.

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Re: GTX 1060 3GB SC - Aftermarket cooling solutions? 2022/01/13 13:17:43 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby user23 2022/01/13 16:07:20
Might look around for an ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo II.
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Re: GTX 1060 3GB SC - Aftermarket cooling solutions? 2022/01/13 14:41:30 (permalink)
Thanks Sajin, that looks like what I need!
Unfortunately looks like they're no longer available. I will look around.
 
Do you happen to know much about the 1060 SC or the 10 series?
I'm curious if they use thermal pads to bridge the gap between the heat sink and VRM or if it's designed to not have the HS interfaced to the VRM.
Will search around and update if I find out.
post edited by user23 - 2022/01/13 14:45:13
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Re: GTX 1060 3GB SC - Aftermarket cooling solutions? 2022/01/13 15:02:40 (permalink) ☼ Best Answerby user23 2022/01/13 16:07:09
This video should answer your remaining questions... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Fx0FdlhL8
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Re: GTX 1060 3GB SC - Aftermarket cooling solutions? 2022/01/15 16:01:01 (permalink)
Just an update, decided I didn't actually have a cooling issue afterall.
The new game I was playing (ww2ol battleground europe) was rendering 200+ FPS while playing in 2160p.
I used NVCP to cap FPS at 80, card isn't constantly 80C now.
I still appreciate your time and help Sajin, that video is useful and will help when I likely soon decide to change the thermal paste just for fun.
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