Is to hot, I'm sure you can install a fan on that heatsinkNew GFX card really hot
Also, my retailer stated that the card was clocked core 400Mhz and memory 800Mhz, but ATI Tool says both core and memory run at only 400MHz. Is there some obvious reason ATI could be wrong, or?
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007'']Is to hot, I'm sure you can install a fan on that heatsink[/QUOTE]Do you think it's a deficiency in the card though? And could you perhaps recommend some fan producers? (I've really never done research on cooling)
Try thermaltake or Akasa fans
[QUOTE=''dayaccus007'']Try thermaltake or Akasa fans[/QUOTE]Alright thanks, I'll look into it. I'm using a Qtec 450W PSU atm (not sure if you need the info but heck - powering an AMD 3400+, Asrock K8Upgrade, 2GB DDR, the 7600GS, cd,dvd, 250GB hd and the cpu + psu + other fan) - will it be able to power a GPU fan on top? I'm really not sure how much power they require.Also, if anyone can provide feedback on that, I'm still really interested in knowing whether it's supposedly a faulty card or not.
[QUOTE=''property2r145'']Also, my retailer stated that the card was clocked core 400Mhz and memory 800Mhz, but ATI Tool says both core and memory run at only 400MHz. Is there some obvious reason ATI could be wrong, or?[/QUOTE]When selling the cards they will almost always give the double memory frequency. Probably because it sounds better and they're not really wrong as DDR stands for double data rate. As for your temperatures, that does sound hot, but passively cooled cards do run hotter for obvious reasons (I would personally not use them in a gaming pc). Have you checked temps under load yet? I think, if it's giving you trouble (like significantly higher case temperature or artifacts) I would exchange it for an actively cooled one at the place you got it (if you still can, might cost you extra though) or try to improve your airflow. Installing an after-market cooler will most likely cost you more as well as void your warranty (you'll be fine as far as power is concerened). If it's not giving you trouble, I would make an effort not to worry about it ;) It is brand new and gpu's are designed to withstand much higher temperatures then that.
[QUOTE=''BLKR4330''][QUOTE=''property2r145'']Also, my retailer stated that the card was clocked core 400Mhz and memory 800Mhz, but ATI Tool says both core and memory run at only 400MHz. Is there some obvious reason ATI could be wrong, or?[/QUOTE]When selling the cards they will almost always give the double memory frequency. Probably because it sounds better and they're not really wrong as DDR stands for double data rate. As for your temperatures, that does sound hot, but passively cooled cards do run hotter for obvious reasons (I would personally not use them in a gaming pc). Have you checked temps under load yet? I think, if it's giving you trouble (like significantly higher case temperature or artifacts) I would exchange it for an actively cooled one at the place you got it (if you still can, might cost you extra though) or try to improve your airflow. Installing an after-market cooler will most likely cost you more as well as void your warranty (you'll be fine as far as power is concerened). If it's not giving you trouble, I would make an effort not to worry about it ;) It is brand new and gpu's are designed to withstand much higher temperatures then that. [/QUOTE]So I suppose that when reviews state they have overclocked a card to 900MHz, it's actually 450? Thanks for clarifying that.I was finally, finally, able to find a review of temperatures of precisely the MSI card I have [url=http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?id=1856%26cid=3%26pg=9]right here[/url]. Well, looks like the temperatures are right on spot. It did say they overclocked it to a stable 520/450 (or 900), but they don't mention temperatures and I'm not sure if that's something I'd want to have my card on for a year+ to come. I will check the card tomorrow to see how it does under load, and then oc'ed. God help me.Anyway, I'm sure I can't just take the card back to the shop after I've used it already. The card was just right for my budget (90 euros, the GT version costs 130+) and they don't seem to have any 7600GS with active cooling (not sure if there's any around at all). For the same principle, I don't think they take trade-ins either, of used products anyway. sigh.I would really appreciate it if you could take a look at [url=http://www.4launch.nl/4launch.php]this list[/url] and see if you could recommend any fans? I'm kind of tight in my wallet, but yeah. Do you have any idea how many degree C such a fan could save me? Thanks again for your time, man.
And bleh, I spent 20 euros extra on this card believing this one DID have a fan. Glad I get to spend another some for a separate fan. (I still so wish we had newegg here). I suppose it's recommended to take off the heatsink when placing the fan? Or could I use BOTH, gaining some advantage still?
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