SUXBlade

I got a XFX GeForce 6800Ultra, and I installed a Zalman VF700 on it a while ago, but the temps hasnt dropped at all... They've gotten higher really..
Idle is at between 50 and 55, depending on the ambient temp, and the load temp is 86 degrees, sometimes 90...
With the stock cooler, i had idle temp at 46 and load temp at max 80.

What could be the reason???
*I havnt put AS5 on it, but i'm gonna buy it in the next few days... but that cant be the only "problem", can it?? when the temps has rised that much with an aftermarket cooler???

funkycasey

There is no thermal paste between the gpu core and the heatsink? Yeah that could definately be it...Thermal paste fills tiny air gaps so maximum heat can be transfered.

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SUXBlade

lol it IS thermal paste between the GPU and the cooler!! but it's the one that came with the cooler... and i dont think thats very good..! lol

Fusion Racing

if thats not it^^^^

its not seated properly or the fan isnt working well. check both, run the fan at full speed, its not like its loud!

if its not seated properly, its probably not done up tight enough

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SUXBlade

I'll check it out! Thanks!
I'm gonna buy some AS5 tomorrow, and at the same time buy a new chipset cooler! *Fanless*
How much AS5 do i need if i'm gonna put it on both CPU cooler and GPU cooler?

Any suggestions for good fanless chipsetcoolers btw???
*yes, i'm overclocking! lol*

Fusion Racing

for AS5 ya only need a grain of rice amount on the cpu and half that on the gpu. make sure you dont get any on your mobo, as its conductive.

as for fanless cooelrs, your going to want a zalman. below is a link to it

click me

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SUXBlade

Ok, thanks!

But is it enough buyin the 3.5 gram tube of AS5, or should I buy the 12 gram tube?

Fusion Racing

3.5grams will be enough for cpu and gpu and chipset. as long as you use a nice small amount like i said above

edit when you said chipset, you did mean the mobo right.....?

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funkycasey

You'll be good with the 3.5 gram if you are only doing the processor and gpu.

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SUXBlade

Alright! Thanks for all help!