Extremely Hot GFX Card!!!

[Ridlyn]

Ok, my video is getting VERY VERY HOT, now that it's starting to get warm. I ran the ATI Tool Artifacts tester went up to 102ºC


I'm buying this and AS5. I also need the alchohol and wipes needed as well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118117



Should i go for next day shipping and get it here now or should i be alright for a little while.

 

[Ridlyn]

I've also oced not one bit. I have a eVGA 6800 Vanilla.

 

[Maxx]

thats NOT good at all, order express ASAP and get that old stuff off, also get an aftermarket fan/cooler and make sure there is good airflow in your case.

 

[Ridlyn]

I took of the side and rigged my fan on my sade to blow air directly onto the video card. It brought the temp down to 80ºC. Also, i need to know where i can get the alchohol, and what wipes i need to take off the old thermal paste.

EDIT: Atleast its safe now.

 

[PZEROFGH]

Newegg has some artic silver cleaner. About 10 bucks i believe, its awesome i have it. One for removing it, and the other for shining the surface up

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100010

 

[Ridlyn]

Ok this is all the stuff i plan on buying.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118117
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835888602
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835100007
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835100010

Ok my next question what do i use to wipe off the thermal paste. Paper towel?

 

[PZEROFGH]

Lint free cloth like a coffee filter, but i just use a paper towel and try not to get it everywhere

If you have some extra money

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118001

 

[Ridlyn]

I just ordered and no i dont have the money for that.

Will a coffee filter work fine.

 

[PZEROFGH]

Lint free cloth like a coffee filter

 

[Ridlyn]

Ok, thx pzero. I manage to find a lint free cloth in my house. My dad needs them for his glasses. I got the 2-day shipping cus i couldnt afford the next day.