G groo028 Junior Member Mar 24, 2005 20 0 0 May 15, 2005 #1 I have a 6800 LE which idles at ~50C and goes upto 65C under load. It just has the stock cooler and I was wondering if I need to buy a cooler for it.
I have a 6800 LE which idles at ~50C and goes upto 65C under load. It just has the stock cooler and I was wondering if I need to buy a cooler for it.
T TrueWisdom Senior member May 9, 2003 277 0 0 May 15, 2005 #2 Nope, as far as I know, that's standard. GPUs can get up to 80 Celsius without being in trouble.
Q qbackin Banned Dec 26, 2004 1,900 0 0 May 15, 2005 #3 Ive had a 6800, and my buddy has one both idle @50
T theMan Diamond Member Mar 17, 2005 4,386 0 0 May 15, 2005 #4 thats fine. if it get up in the upper 70s i would get a cooler. otherwise, you're fine.
ddogg Golden Member May 4, 2005 1,864 361 136 May 15, 2005 #6 Originally posted by: BouZouki Dont waste your money. Your fine. Click to expand... yup...those are perfect numbers
Originally posted by: BouZouki Dont waste your money. Your fine. Click to expand... yup...those are perfect numbers
C Chode Messiah Golden Member Apr 25, 2005 1,634 0 0 May 15, 2005 #7 the only reason you'd ever need to replace ur stock cooler is if you overclock or you want a quieter pc
the only reason you'd ever need to replace ur stock cooler is if you overclock or you want a quieter pc
I imported_Noob Senior member Dec 4, 2004 812 0 0 May 15, 2005 #8 If you plan to unlock the pipes then I suggest upgrading from stock cooling.
ddogg Golden Member May 4, 2005 1,864 361 136 May 15, 2005 #9 u can try the Zalman VP cooler if u really want to upgrade ur stock fan