? about 4850 heat issues

[lady513]

So I have been searching different forums trying to help me decide on the best video card to get within my budget. I am almost sure that I wanna get a 4850 but have read alot of reviews and complaints about the card running hot.
I have never purchased a item from MSI, but I found their version of the card to come with a fan which keeps the card cooler.

Basically, is this an issue I should really be worried about? And if so will the card from MSI be enough to fix the problem
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127401

 

[octopus41092]

It runs hot, but it's made to run at those temperatures. Also, the ones with non-reference coolers should be able to run much cooler. If you're still concerned though you can put a Accelero S1 on it with a 120mm fan tied on (I use this). Keeps it under 50C on full load.

 

[error8]

Originally posted by: lady513


Basically, is this an issue I should really be worried about? And if so will the card from MSI be enough to fix the problem
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127401

That card will run very cool, so no overheating problems with it.

 

[Schmide]

I think the generation is mature, my 4870 rarely breaks 50c.

 

[speedfreak]

you can always change the cooler and use the aftermarket ones that runs much cooler.

 

[nerp]

I wouldn't worry about heat. It really only gets hot during gaming and is pretty cool during normal use. I bought a Gigabyte card with a Zalman fan on it. It's a great card and runs cool. My only issue was that the fan was VERY loud. Sticking a Zalman Fan Mate II controler on the fan line for the card did the trick. I now run the fan at the lowest speed setting, it's silent and really is just as cool as it is on full blast.

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: lady513
Basically, is this an issue I should really be worried about? And if so will the card from MSI be enough to fix the problem
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127401

The reference cooler on the 4850 was made of fail, literally, with a painted copper heatsink. The cooler on that card you linked will certainly be better, but in that price range you should really be looking at a 4870 512MB. Not only will it have an equivalent cooler, its also a faster card by default. Spending additional money for after-market cooling on low-end parts is rarely a good option imo, as you'll typically end up spending as much as you would've spent on a faster card with better default cooling to begin with.

Linked: HIS 4870 $128!