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My ATI(AMD) XFX 5870 Reference Cooler fan has seized after 2 1/2 years of use.
Looking for suggestions for a comparable replacement or slight upgrade.
Gaming on 23" 1920X1080.  The rest of system specs are in signature.

Yes I know an after market cooler is also an option.

Buck

Edited by Buck - 06 Aug 2012 at 6:33am

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Buck Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Topic: Graphics card advice Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 6:31am
	My ATI(AMD) XFX 5870 Reference Cooler fan has seized after 2 1/2 years of use. Looking for suggestions for a comparable replacement or slight upgrade. Gaming on 23" 1920X1080. The rest of system specs are in signature. Yes I know an after market cooler is also an option. Buck Edited by Buck - 06 Aug 2012 at 6:33am
	DS i7 920 2.66GHz OC 3.75 EVGA X58 3X SLI 6GB DDR3 1600MHz 750W Corsair TX 500GB Western Digital ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5170	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 10:21am
	I would search Newegg for 5870 coolers. After market coolers pop up from $50 - $150. Any chance the card is still under warranty? If so a RMA might be the cheaper route. When you asked for comparable replacement I'm assuming you meant the cooler. Edited by bprat22 - 06 Aug 2012 at 10:23am

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5170	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 10:29am
	If you meant a card replace, then the HD 7850 for about $230 is very close if not a bit better in performance I believe.

Buck Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 1:32pm
	Sorry, Yep I meant replacement card. Guess thats what I get for not proof reading my own post.
	DS i7 920 2.66GHz OC 3.75 EVGA X58 3X SLI 6GB DDR3 1600MHz 750W Corsair TX 500GB Western Digital ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5170	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 2012 at 2:28pm
	Not a problem. After I thought about it, I figured that was it. I can't link from this tablet so google Anandtech gpu bench....go to gpu2012 and select any two cards to compare. The 5870 is there. Good luck.

FrankW Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 22 Feb 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1308	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 7:09am
	Here is a link to the AnandTech Bench test. AnandTech Bench Test Frank
	HAF 922 EVGA X58 LE 6GB DS Certified Corsair 750TX HDD-1TB Optical Drv ATI Radeon 5870

Buck Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 3:49pm
	Thanks for the replies so far gents. AnandTech was a good read. Makes me realize that I need to make more money if I want that Radeon 7970 or GTX690. I got lucky. On a whim I stopped by a little local Computer Repair shop. They had a non working card that had the fan I needed. They were willing to cannibalize and I got the fan for $10. So I am back up and running. Buck
	DS i7 920 2.66GHz OC 3.75 EVGA X58 3X SLI 6GB DDR3 1600MHz 750W Corsair TX 500GB Western Digital ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Noctua Dual 120mm Fans High Performance Cooler

bprat22 Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5170	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 4:02pm
	$10 is lots better than $200 plus. Glad it worked out.