The last video card I took the hsf off of was an 8800gts/640. That card still runs strong and is in my wifes part time gamer with a Q6600. I remember using just regular Artic Silver 5.
With my 13 month old EVGA GTX560Ti is the process going to be the same/similar? The only reason I ask, is because I came across an article the mentioned that it isnt grease they use, but more of a gum. I do not want to ruin my great running card, but I would like to drop temp and maybe play with some overclocking on weekends.
Idle temp: 35-40c.
Load temp: 55c-69c
Ambient @20c
65c = 70% Fan Speed.
70c = 100% Fan Speed
I could raise this, but I found during load, depending on game, it really didnt matter, the temp would eventually top @68-69c. The "problem" game is Rift (mmo). Once I log in, temps hit 65c+ and pretty much stay that way until I log out. Other games, like Dishonored barely take this card over 58c.
It is a big airy case with 4x 120mm fans, 1 of which pulls ambient air in and right across the gpu.
Thanks.


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