Replacing the fan on Sapphire HD 4870 1GB - Overclock.net

Curoch · 04-30-09

Hi guys

I have one of these in my rig : http://www.sapphiretech.com/presenta...000101&pid=179

It runs pretty loud at full load, so I was thinking of replacing the stock cooling solution - but on closer examination I realised that it was running these already (with the black case over the top): http://www.zalman.co.kr/ENG/product/...ad.asp?idx=283

However, I don't think that they (Sapphire) use the same Zalman fans. Does anyone know if I can get some quiet fans that would fit? Even better, has anyone taken apart this video card already to see what the included fan is (and why its so damned loud)?

whe3ls · 04-30-09

id get some thing like this
http://www.petrastechshop.com/scmtwvgaco.html

Curoch · 04-30-09

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Originally Posted by whe3ls

id get some thing like this
http://www.petrastechshop.com/scmtwvgaco.html

Thanks for the quick reply whe3ls. Yeah I was considering these, but since I already have a non-reference cooling solution installed I was hoping that I could get away with just replacing the fan on the card.

If I can't find out any info about this I might just give up and replace the whole thing

whe3ls · 04-30-09

if you want to replace the fan id take off the shroud and you may be able to mount a couple 120 or 92 mm fans

**RonindeBeatrice** · 04-30-09

Take another look at your card. That heatsink is definitely not a Zalman design. I've both the 4870 1GB and that zalman heatsink myself and they're not the same.

Curoch · 04-30-09

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Originally Posted by RonindeBeatrice

Take another look at your card. That heatsink is definitely not a Zalman design. I've both the 4870 1GB and that zalman heatsink myself and they're not the same.

Oh. I was under the impression that its the same. In any case, now that I've examined it closely, it does seem to be lower profile than the Zalman design.

Does anyone know where I can get the Zalman fan then? I'd love to replace that stock fan with something less noisy and see if that works first before splurging on a full aftermarket solution.

Could you measure diameter of the fan on your Zalman please?

Curoch · 04-30-09

Nevermind - the Zalman fan is 80mm, frameless.

Will have to see if I can order one to replace the fan on my card.

Drivr3g · 04-30-09

I second the scythe musashi.

mistargill · 05-01-09

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Originally Posted by Drivr3g

I second the scythe musashi.

I want to know your temp and picture will be great. Will the musashi get in the way of crossfiring?

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whe3ls goad ting i r dislekxic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: spokane washington Posts: 15,869 Rep: 825 Unique Rep: 543 Trader Rating: 59	if you want to replace the fan id take off the shroud and you may be able to mount a couple 120 or 92 mm fans __________________ Total Posts: 666 (6.66 posts per day) Private Messages: Unread 0, Total 666. Project:Fishy updated: 5/10/09 best thread ever washington state overclockers the 450 dollars folding rig that will amaze you does your E21x0 have a fsb wall E6600@4.005ghz Q6600@4.005ghz click me 892/2000 spent

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