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Really nice review. I'm amazed that it compares so closely to the Thermalright HR-03 gt stats.
I just picked one up here
Confirmed via email in stock and shipping today. I may have missed it in the review, but is this the rev.1 or the rev.2?
(Great site, btw.)
Forgot to ask one other thing: did you have any issues with the sinks sticking to the RAM? (not sure why I'm asking considering I just bought one... guess I'll find out in 2-3 days lol)
This is the Rev. 1 unit, while the Rev. 2 unit has been announced I don't think it's supposed to be actually available until sometime in February.
I didn't have a single issue with the ramsinks sticking. I've said it before and I'll say it again - the people who had these issues DID NOT clean the BGA modules correctly. The thermal pads NVIDIA uses for the memory are so greasy and the BGA memory modules substrate is so pourous that it takes some chemical warfare to get them really clean. A few swipes with alcohol (99% or otherwise) isn't going to do it.
I use and totally recommend the 2 part thermal surface cleaning kit from Arctic Silver:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100010
This kit will last you YEARS probably and is well worth the measily $6 that it costs.
If you don't want to buy that then I suggest using a Xylene based cleaner like 'GOOF OFF' to dissolve and remove all of the greasy residue, and then use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to finish off.
You also need to use firm and even pressure for 20 - 30 seconds when applying each ramsink, this will help insure an even and tight bond.
isopropyl alcohol is rubbing alcohol. Strengths commonly vary at your local drugstore. Just be sure to use the 99% versions as opposed to the very common 70-80% garbage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol
isopropyl alcohol is rubbing alcohol. Strengths commonly vary at your local drugstore. Just be sure to use the 99% versions as opposed to the very common 70-80% garbage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol
What case are you using? I don't recognize that one from that angle. I see some people complain that the cooler sticks out too much and can keep the case door from closing.
Just to make sure, it's this one that you have? S1...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186016
So, what's the difference between revision 1 and rev. 2 of S1 exactly? thanks (sorry I'm too lazy to research right now )
I use and totally recommend the 2 part thermal surface cleaning kit from Arctic Silver:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100010
This kit will last you YEARS probably and is well worth the measily $6 that it costs.
Was wondering, what exactly does "flashed my card with the newer NVIDIA reference BIOS"? How exactly do you do this and where do you find the newest NVIDIA reference BIOS?
Also, is it possible to change the speed of your gpu fan? I mean do you need a program or does the access to the fan speed already come with the 8800gt?
Was wondering, what exactly does "flashed my card with the newer NVIDIA reference BIOS"? How exactly do you do this and where do you find the newest NVIDIA reference BIOS?
Also, is it possible to change the speed of your gpu fan? I mean do you need a program or does the access to the fan speed already come with the 8800gt?
Firstly check your board partner (the brand of your card) website to see if they've released an updated BIOS specifically for your card that addresses the cooling issues. Most of the board partners have released such a BIOS.
But if your card uses the reference 8800GT design then you can easily use a BIOS meant for a reference board design. Most notable for keeping up with the latest NVIDIA BIOS is EVGA, so I usually look for the most recent EVGA BIOS for my card.
For example, my reference design Asus EN8800GT card runs one of EVGA's 8800GT 512MB BIOSes that address the fan issue. (Although that doesn't really matter now that I have the Accelero S1 on my card anyway. )
Yes, you can use Rivatuner to change how the fan operates on your card. Or you can alter the BIOS on your card so that you won't need a third party utility to adjust the fan speed. See my howto thread on the subject.
OH WOW. I am very sorry Blue Falcon; you took the time to pratically address the entire problem of the 8800GT fan in a thread and a noobie like me comes along and asks how to address the same problem, I am very sorry. I did not know there were subsections in the Video Cards subsection that differentiates between nvidia and Ati which is especially foolish as there are subsections in the motherboard section that differentiates between Intel and AMD. Again, I truely apologize for such a blunder.
After reading your guide, I must say, it is extremely well done and it has helped immensely and answered my questions. Thanks again.
LOL stop apologizing, hell man I don't even know where I am here half the time and I've been around (in one form or another) since 1999-ish.
Got a couple questions for you regarding physical size.... can you take 2 measurements for me?
1. How high does the heatsink sit above the card?
2. How tall is the entire assembly from the top of the PCI-e slot to the top of the heatsink?
I only ask because I'm seriously interested in getting one, but I need to know if it'll fit in my itty-bitty micro-ATX case.
Thanks!
At this risk of sounding stupid:
Seems to me that someone should be buying reference boards - sans fans and cooling shrouds and aftermarketing these.
I'd probabily happily pay a premium to avoid the risk of screwing up my card attempting this myself (not that I'm not going to do it, just saying)
ECS is selling an 8800GT + Accelero S1.
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pr...goryID=5&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=54&LanID=0
ECS is selling an 8800GT + Accelero S1.
http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Pr...goryID=5&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=54&LanID=0
Got a couple questions for you regarding physical size.... can you take 2 measurements for me?
1. How high does the heatsink sit above the card?
2. How tall is the entire assembly from the top of the PCI-e slot to the top of the heatsink?
1- ~30mm
2-~39mm