HD 4850 With AC S1 Rev2 Inc 120mm Fan

[affiliate13]

Here is a quick job to bring down temps/noise on an HD4850

I have picked most of this up from various other jobs completed by other folks from the webnet.

I firstly checked GPU-Z for idle temps which were around 79c

I stripped the card from its stock cooling and cleaned the PWMs, GPU and RAM and Vregs with IPA

The silver sinks came with the S1, however there were not eneough to cover the back end of the card.

So i used some low profile zalman jobbies, i replaced their themal tape with sekisui stuff recomended by clunk, they stuck well and the AC sinks had something similar on them so i didnt replace their tape.

One thing to note is the memory module closest to the right heat pipe needs to be low profile to ensure the S1 will fit.







Then i applied OCZ freeze to the GPU and mounted the S1 using just screws and washers.

The 120mm fan goes on with the zip ties that came with my new PSU.


This quick job brought idle temps down from 79c to a much more pleasant 35c.

I will add some pics of this in the case when i get the cables sorted, i will also show some results with this card after some clocking next week after i get my new CPU.

[Clunk]

That's a big barsteward!

Great job though

[affiliate13]

Yes, hangs out a long way. Crossfire will be tricky with this HSF, but i think i can get around that when the time comes.

I am just using the middle PCIe slot for now as the Dominator Fan Module stops me using the card (without the S1) in the top slot.

I will come up with something using an 80mm fan for the RAM later, maybe pinch GD's RAM Fan design.

I'm still not sure what will fit.

Its really nice to be doing something interesting instead of just reading about it.

[Kelainefes]

Nice job, and i like the card's layout: i think it's possible to use a HR09 on the PWM.

[affiliate13]

I wasnt sure how much clearance i would have so i went with the lowest profile sinks i could find, the HR09 would look excellent if you reckon it could be wedged on there.

[godsdog]

What mouse have you got? ..I want it.


/slightly OT

[Kelainefes]

Originally Posted by affiliate13

I wasnt sure how much clearance i would have so i went with the lowest profile sinks i could find, the HR09 would look excellent if you reckon it could be wedged on there.

I reckon it is possible.



You would need to do some bending though.

[affiliate13]

Originally Posted by Kelainefes

I reckon it is possible.



You would need to do some bending though.

That looks healthy alright. Those little RAM sinks are a nice size too.

[Kelainefes]

They came with the TR cooler, the thing is that the low profile ones that go under the heatpipes dont get basically any direct airflow, i think it is holding my memory overclock back, in fact i'm looking forward to get either an Accelero S1 Rev2 like you, or a TR T-Rad 2, wich is rumored to be out in august.

[affiliate13]

Originally Posted by godsdog

What mouse have you got? ..I want it.


/slightly OT

sorry bud, i somehow missed this post. Its an el cheapo Sharkoon Rush-> I read a couple of reviews and thought it might be alright for the money, i will try out some games next week to see if its any good.