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MM-K · 02-18-09

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Originally Posted by IEATFISH

Does that mean the temp doesn't matter? Or does that just mean I have no idea what my ram temps are?

Since we have the same cards....does yours ever wind up for no reason, even at idle for 2 -3 seconds then back to normal?

**IEATFISH** · 02-18-09

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Originally Posted by MM-K

Since we have the same cards....does yours ever wind up for no reason, even at idle for 2 -3 seconds then back to normal?

I believe that is a bug in all the 4870 series. Mine has only done it once, but it is a common thing. If you were to flash a custom BIOS using RBE, it has the option to fix it.

Pao · 02-24-09

I'm surprised you didn't get more temperature drop. I did the same thing with my reference 4850 with IC7 and it dropped that thing 15-20 degrees.

MM-K · 02-26-09

Maybe there was a problem with the way your cooler was seated? ^

MM-K · 02-26-09

IEATFISH: I ran Unreal 3/Fallout 3 to test for temps. At 65% it keeps everything in the 70's. I used GPU-Z to monitor temps (log). Which is pretty ****ty considering the noise it makes lol.....had to wear my ATH-700's headphones to eliminate that. I've got 6 120mm fans in my case running at 1000RPM ~, ambient temps where probably 23-24°c.

**IEATFISH** · 02-26-09

Yeah, something was weird with my stock cooler I think. I now have a TRad2 and it keeps my card idling in the 40's and loads in the 60's. I'm very satisfied.

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