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    Cooler for HD 4870

    My XFX HD4870 fan has started making a hell of a noise, sounds like the bearing is shot. Any pointers for a quiet replacement cooler?Going to take it out tonight for a better look, but think I will need a new cooler.

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    I used the Scythe Musashi with mine, though it's pretty massive so might not be an option if space is at a premium.

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    If you want something cheap since the card is getting old you could get the Akasa vortexx neo and use a zalman fanmate with it.

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    Give it a little oiling. Which model is it btw; a reference PCB?

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    Sorry for not getting back, started a new job this week and its been hectic.

    Its an xfx hd 4870 1gb, I assume its reference.

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    I've got an Accelero S1 here which is fine..
    If you get real stuck I've got my stock hsf which I took off it when I put the Accelero on..

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    that Accelero S1 looks good, do you run it totally fanless?

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    got one of these on mine and keeps it in check

    http://www.scan.co.uk/products/arcti...idia-vga-cards

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    I run it with one of the turbo modules, I used to run my stock cooler at 20% all the time and then underclock it from its stock 780/1000 to 500/500 to keep it quiet as well as cool, it used to hit ~70oC playing CS:S and BF:BC2.
    However since sticking the Accelero on its hitting the same temps but with it back at 780/1000 clocks, and its quieter than the stock fan was at 20%..

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    I saw an akasa vortex cooler that may be worth checking out. It is pretty cheap and is compatible with most cards.

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    Re: Cooler for HD 4870

    take the fan palstic casing off and attach a 12cm fan on it with zip tie.!

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