GPU cooler mod

Discussion in 'Overclocking & Cooling' started by spook, Jan 7, 2014.

  1. spook

    spook Geek Trainee

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    any one know of or have done any mods to a GPU cooler?

    that doesn't LOOK SUPER GHETTO or tweekerish?
     
    spook, Jan 7, 2014
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  2. Sniper

    Sniper Administrator Staff Member

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    other than replacing it with quieter CPU cooler, not done anything widely interesting myself but did see someone use some huge CPU cooler that looked crazy.
     
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    i was looking on google last night, and im really not that worried bout the card being quite, just want something different for the card till i can upgrade
     
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    I've only modded the GPU fan to make things quite, are you looking to add something flashy? like led fans? similar to what I've used in the past http://www.quietpc.com/gel-icy-vision
     
    Sniper, Jan 8, 2014
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    i was thinking using some old heatsinks ,and was considering using LED fans but still not sure what im going to do with it yet
     
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    ah cool , i'm sure you can source some led fans from ebay.
     
    Sniper, Jan 8, 2014
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    if i do decide to redesign a cooler for it, would just be a tut., (im not planning on keeping this card long trying to decide what card i do want to go with) incase any one has an x2 card they need better cooling on :)
     
    spook, Jan 9, 2014
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    Some ideas: ghetto mods.

    Also, depending on your mod, zip-ties can work wonders...even with large heatsinks.
    If you can line up bolt patterns, certain CPU coolers can be used. My experience indicates the PCB can put up with quite a bit of weight. However, there is a limit, at which point you need to either abandon the original plan or reinforce the card. Aluminum is much lighter than copper, so keep that in mind.
     
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    Big B, Jan 16, 2014
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