ASUS EAH 4870 DK third party cooling suggestions.

[infamouskid]

ok so i broke the screws on my ASUS EAH 4870 DK stock cooler when cleaning the sink of dust and putting new paste on.

currently i am holding the stock cooler in place with 2 screws and 2 zip ties.

i need a third party cooling solutions soon cuz i am a little uncomfortable with this setup.

i have done my own digging and research and i cannot find a good review on any cooler for my specific card. if i am correct my card uses a non reference board.

also after doing more digging i found that the vrms are a problem to cool. i can tell you right now i do not plan to overclock this guy too much as all my gaming needs are properly met.

what i do need is a good cooler that has room for future crossfire.

i am open to suggestions ppl.

also please note that i will be buying all my stuff from ncix.com since i already have about 200 bucks in credit.

[infamouskid]

bump

[mysticalinfluence]

I think the only cooler that would fit the bill is the Artic Cooling Accelero TWIN TURBO sells at NCIX for about $40.00 and won't blow your ear drums. The Accelero S1 Rev. 2 + Turbo module couldn't effective cool the HD4870. No idea if it fit since it's non reference board you may want to try contacting Asus for replacement cooler.

[Amourek]

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=252&Itemid=72&limit=1&limitstart=4

Is this your card? It has its own VRM heatsink so you won't have to worry about that. Measure the distance between the mounting holes - if it forms a 53-54mm square (measured between the center of the holes) then it's the same as the reference design. If so, I suggest an Accelero S1 with your choice of fan zip-tied to it, or a Twin Turbo.

[infamouskid]

that is indeed my card.
thanks for th replies guys.
after doing my own research i did indeed come to only 2 options.

trad2 with 2x92mm fans
or
s1 accelero with 1x 120mm scythe or noctua fan

it seems that 4870 and 4890 are a special breed that are picky with coolers because of the vrm overheating risk.

[Hello-]

Buy screws, bolts and washers from HD/Rona?

[infamouskid]

Buy screws, bolts and washers from HD/Rona?

these aren't normal screws you can buy over the counter.

[psycho3]

Infamous.
I guess you are trying to ignore my PMs and e-mails.
Can you please proceed with refund for unshipped parts?
This is only way I can communicate with you since you are not responding to my e-mails, phone calls, and PMs.
thanx

psycho3

[infamouskid]

shipped on monday. check your pm's man.