I've seen many of you guys having dead DVIs after installing the AX5970. I'm gonna explain how you guys should install the AX5970 to prevent DEAD DVIs.
This GUIDE add-ons to the Installation Guide that comes with the AX5970 to make sure that the AX5970 installs properly. There are a few things that will be covered...
1. The x-plates screwing-in and weight pressure add-up
2. The DVI-ports
3. Thermal pads touching other components
1. X-plates screwing-in and weight pressure add-up
First off, here are some photos you should see.
The XFX HD5970 Black Edition STOCK FAN/SHROUD
The back of the XFX HD5970 Black Edition STOCK FAN/SHROUD
The XFX HD5970 Black Edition with the AX5970 IN USE
XFX HD5970 Black Edition STOCK FAN/SHROUD and AX5970 Comparison
Now having compared both STOCK Fan/Shroud and the AX5970. We will compare the area that both the cooler and PCB are in contact.
The STOCK FAN/SHROUD
The AX5970
Here you can see that the Stock Fan/Shroud is in nearly full contact with the PCB board if it is attached. However, the AX5970 does not touch the PCB board even half as much of the Stock Fan/Shroud.
Now here comes the Math.
1. When the Stock Fan/Shroud is attached, the cooler's weight is supported by all the screws around the back plate. Here the x-plates have about 10-20% added pressure because of the weight. The x-plates are generally at about 80-90% screwed in. The weight pressure added with the screw-in pressure is overall at about 90-100%.
2. When you attach the AX5970, the cooler doesn't touch the WHOLE PCB and not all screws are used. Thus, the x-plate and other screws have more WEIGHT PRESSURE.
3. Now I'll explain.
10kg carried by 10 people. Each person generally carries an equal weight of 1kg.
10kg carried by 5 people. Each person generally carries an equal weight of 2kg.
People=Screws/holding mechanisms/x-plates
4. With the AX5970 installed, each screw takes more pressure and if you screw-in the x-plate to about 80-90%, the weight pressure INCREASED because of the less number of screws will add in about 15-30% of weight pressure. With this added to the x-plate, the x-plate will take in about 95-120% of PRESSURE. To the lucky people who hit 95%, you better loosen them to about 60-70%. This is when the screws are popping out a little. IMAGES BELOW show the two GPUs and how the screws are popping.
Dual GPUs. DVI ports to the left
GPUs safely screwed with x-plate screws parallel to the back plate
Screw popping out a little
2. DVI Ports
Many people are scared about their DVI Ports touching the cooler and thus shorting them out. Here is a photo to PROVE that the cooler doesn't touch the DVI Port and isn't even near to doing so.
DVI Port to AX5970 Distance
3. Thermal Pads touching other components
More people are more than scared to realize that the thermal pad touching other components may short each other and cause the card to die out. This isn't true at all since MOST thermal pads are non-conductive. Here's another photo for the proof.
Thermal Pads touching component
Another photo for you guys. I just wanted to prove that the AX5970 has alot of space between each heatsink. Heres a photo from the front to the back.
Front to back
That's all I can help you to assure that your installation of the AX5970 is safer but not 100% safe and by reading this guide you assure that I AM NOT THE CAUSE OF YOUR CARD FAILING IF IT DOES SO.
Edited by jonboey - 6/14/10 at 3:57am
This GUIDE add-ons to the Installation Guide that comes with the AX5970 to make sure that the AX5970 installs properly. There are a few things that will be covered...
1. The x-plates screwing-in and weight pressure add-up
2. The DVI-ports
3. Thermal pads touching other components
1. X-plates screwing-in and weight pressure add-up
First off, here are some photos you should see.
The XFX HD5970 Black Edition STOCK FAN/SHROUD
The back of the XFX HD5970 Black Edition STOCK FAN/SHROUD
The XFX HD5970 Black Edition with the AX5970 IN USE
XFX HD5970 Black Edition STOCK FAN/SHROUD and AX5970 Comparison
Now having compared both STOCK Fan/Shroud and the AX5970. We will compare the area that both the cooler and PCB are in contact.
The STOCK FAN/SHROUD
The AX5970
Here you can see that the Stock Fan/Shroud is in nearly full contact with the PCB board if it is attached. However, the AX5970 does not touch the PCB board even half as much of the Stock Fan/Shroud.
Now here comes the Math.
1. When the Stock Fan/Shroud is attached, the cooler's weight is supported by all the screws around the back plate. Here the x-plates have about 10-20% added pressure because of the weight. The x-plates are generally at about 80-90% screwed in. The weight pressure added with the screw-in pressure is overall at about 90-100%.
2. When you attach the AX5970, the cooler doesn't touch the WHOLE PCB and not all screws are used. Thus, the x-plate and other screws have more WEIGHT PRESSURE.
3. Now I'll explain.
10kg carried by 10 people. Each person generally carries an equal weight of 1kg.
10kg carried by 5 people. Each person generally carries an equal weight of 2kg.
People=Screws/holding mechanisms/x-plates
4. With the AX5970 installed, each screw takes more pressure and if you screw-in the x-plate to about 80-90%, the weight pressure INCREASED because of the less number of screws will add in about 15-30% of weight pressure. With this added to the x-plate, the x-plate will take in about 95-120% of PRESSURE. To the lucky people who hit 95%, you better loosen them to about 60-70%. This is when the screws are popping out a little. IMAGES BELOW show the two GPUs and how the screws are popping.
Dual GPUs. DVI ports to the left
GPUs safely screwed with x-plate screws parallel to the back plate
Screw popping out a little
2. DVI Ports
Many people are scared about their DVI Ports touching the cooler and thus shorting them out. Here is a photo to PROVE that the cooler doesn't touch the DVI Port and isn't even near to doing so.
DVI Port to AX5970 Distance
3. Thermal Pads touching other components
More people are more than scared to realize that the thermal pad touching other components may short each other and cause the card to die out. This isn't true at all since MOST thermal pads are non-conductive. Here's another photo for the proof.
Thermal Pads touching component
Another photo for you guys. I just wanted to prove that the AX5970 has alot of space between each heatsink. Heres a photo from the front to the back.
Front to back
That's all I can help you to assure that your installation of the AX5970 is safer but not 100% safe and by reading this guide you assure that I AM NOT THE CAUSE OF YOUR CARD FAILING IF IT DOES SO.
Edited by jonboey - 6/14/10 at 3:57am
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Hey, the power supply too!
Amazing ! I think we are just men of taste.
