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Heat sinks for graphics card memory ?

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I´m wondering if these make any difference ?
I have a powercolor 4670, and it does´nt come with any.

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I was thinking of cutting a chipset heatsink

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into 4 equal pieces and using some thermal adhesive.

Is this a waste of time, or just go for it. ?

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For that card, I would say it is a waste. Normally, if it didn't come with any, it most likely doesn't need them. (obviously if you are modding it or highly OCing it.) If you have them and aren't using them, go for it.
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For that card, I would say it is a waste. Normally, if it didn't come with any, it most likely doesn't need them.

It sits on 40 Idle 55/60 gaming , I´d like to see if it can come down a bit more.

I have to go and buy the thermal adhesive this afternoon. I´ll give it a go and post some after shots.
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It sits on 40 Idle 55/60 gaming , I´d like to see if it can come down a bit more.

I have to go and buy the thermal adhesive this afternoon. I´ll give it a go and post some after shots.

Isn't that the core temp? I didn't think those cards had temp sensor for the RAM. Also, that is not really that hot. Still, if you have them anyways, go for it.
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Isn't that the core temp?

Yeh your right , that is core temp. Think I´ll give a go Anyway.
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Keep in mind, core temps for GFX cards are not the same as CPU's GFX cards can run up into the 90C range safely. (so, 60C is not that bad)
i got some for my friends 8800gt for $4 shipped from ebay, they work.
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The answer to this question is...WHY NOT!!!


1+ for......WHY NOT!!!
lol
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pointless, ram doesnt need it honestly, ram sinks are more decrative.

I ran a 6800GT no ram sinks

x1900XTX no ram sinks

8800GS OC'd no ram sinks

3870 DDR3 no ram sinks

never a problem
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