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I have a HIS 6850 and a XFX 6850. Under load, no overclocking at 24c ambient temperature the XFX hits 72c but the HIS hits 82c. I've tried swapping the pci-e slots and aiming a case fan at the HIS card which didn't really help the temperature. For this reason I believe it's either: (a) a less efficient design or (b) the heatsink wasn't correctly mounted.
I'd like to attempt at least a modest overclock. I'm not sure "running hot" justifies an RMA but if I attempt to re-seat the heatsink it will probably void my warranty. What do you guys think?
I'd like to attempt at least a modest overclock. I'm not sure "running hot" justifies an RMA but if I attempt to re-seat the heatsink it will probably void my warranty. What do you guys think?
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