New EVGA 7950 running hot...

[Gerr]

My father-in-law just upgraded his system and gave me his old video card, an EVGA 7950 PCI-E and after installing it, I noticed that it runs 52*C idle and 70*C load, which seems very high to me. I would like to over clock it as well, so need a good cooling option.

After a little research, I think the ARCTIC COOLING Accelero S1 VGA Cooler from Newegg with the Turbo Module and some thermal adhesive for the ramsinks might be the best option. Is that good, or is there something better for my videocard?

 

[cubanx]

I put the Accelero S1 on my EVGA 7900GT KO and it lowered the temps to 34C Idle. Was running at around 46C. I did not use the turbo modules. For about $23 shipped I think it's a great VGA cooler.

I purchased mine here for $18.99+ shipping at SVC: http://www.svc.com/fan-acces1.html

 

[Tullphan]

I'm getting a similar card...the EVGA 7900GT.
I'm already assuming it's going to be loud & it's going to run warm & i've been shopping for cooling solutions for it myself.
I haven't looked at the Accelero, but I have been hearing good things about the Zalman VF700/900.

 

[Chopstick217]

I have been using the Zalman VF900-Cu on my vid card for the past yr and a half. it runs great :thumbsup: