CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 I just want to show a little praise for a couple of new additions to my computer. I recently started hearing a crying sound coming from my video card. Being that it's a fairly expensive Asus Radeon X800XL (not too expensive anymore.. but it was stupid expensive when I got it so I want to take care of it). So I looked into new fans... I ended up with the ARCTIC COOLING AVC-AT5 (see it at newegg). It setup fairly easy, I did have to cut off the old plug and splice it to the new fans cord because the plug they provided was the wrong type. I don't have software to tell me what the temp is but I'm sure it's way cooler than before, especially since it now vents to the outside of the case... I will have to overclock it now . [/html] BUT! The best part is what I bought after I picked out the video card cooling. [html] Second... the new CPU cooler. My CPU in the past has idled as high as 65 First... the new video card cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 always knew you were the coolest guy around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 whoa quite a difference in temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 thats a really big difference in temperature ca3le. and its a dam nice looking setup you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 thats a really big difference in temperature ca3le. and its a dam nice looking setup you got there. Thanks.. I gotta keep up-to-date... it's how I make my money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 Just passing through , my CPU idles at the same temperature as me, 37d C ! spooky !!! ARCTIC COOLING AVC-AT5 , nice setup , I kinda like Arctic , quiet running and does the job well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 as long as your temps don't go up like your cpu's when you get active i don't see a problem there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 sick man just sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx Mazza xX Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 that comp you got is a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 very nice ca3le, im currently looking into the v-1 from thermalright for my video card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 changing out the thermal compound was probably half the benefit other than the aftermarket cpu cooler - mine runs @ 29c idle and 37 full load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 yea thermal compound really helps (AS5), my computer idles between 25-29c and around 36-38c full load. but when the cryo-z comes out there will be some very nice temps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 and some nice electric bills to pay also hehehehhe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 and some nice electric bills to pay also hehehehhe yep but that will be the price we pay for those kind of temps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 that comp you got is a monster. Thanks man, (I'm going to edit my original post and add my specs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 yea thermal compound really helps (AS5), my computer idles between 25-29c and around 36-38c full load. but when the cryo-z comes out there will be some very nice temps I should have Artic Silver 5 on the video card and CPU right now, but when I made the change I found out that my tube was empty, I need to buy more and wipe off the stock paste... it will go down a few more degrees for sure -- AS5 is magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 ca3le how do you like your 940b? I have a few and they are the best monitors ive ever had and used, and ive used alot of monitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 ca3le how do you like your 940b? I have a few and they are the best monitors ive ever had and used, and ive used alot of monitors. Oh, I love my 740B. Beautiful picture, killer contrast... awesome for high framerate games. I've never seen a hint of ghosting or bleed. A++++ monitor. Picture is extreamly crisp with DVI, I could never go back to CRT. Like the past 10 computers I've built for people have all had Samsung monitors (mostly the 740n though.. 17"). Not a single dead pixel in any of them and all the people I built them for have been 100% happy with them. Samsung all the way for LCDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 Nice... my cpu cooler is about the same as that one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 Nice... my cpu cooler is about the same as that one... pimp... does it run that cool? Post some pics. Hell, everyone post pics and specs. Lets turn this into a bragging thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 Probably cooler... I can't access any temperature sensors though. The base of the heatsink is just a bit warm to the touch with about 15% average usage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 Probably cooler... I can't access any temperature sensors though. The base of the heatsink is just a bit warm to the touch with about 15% average usage it may run cooler... but have you overclocked 20%? What CPU do you have by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 I wish I could overclock... (I'm gonna get a new mobo one of these days...) I have the P4 540 (3.2GHz HT, 1MB L2 cache, Prescott core) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA3LE Posted June 25, 2006 Author CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 I wish I could overclock... (I'm gonna get a new mobo one of these days...) I have the P4 540 (3.2GHz HT, 1MB L2 cache, Prescott core) right on.. so it's only your mobo holding you back from overclocking? Is your memory good enough? What's wrong with your mobo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAINMAKA Posted June 25, 2006 CID Share Posted June 25, 2006 my system specs: DFI LanParty nF4 SLI-DR (6/23/05) AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 2.7GHz (246*11 @ 1.35V) 25-29C Idle, 36-38C Full Load OCZ Gold Edition 2*1GB DDR492 (3-4-3- Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB NEC 16X DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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