Graphics card advicePost Date: 2012-08-06 |
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Buck
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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 |
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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 |
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bprat22
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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 |
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bprat22
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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.
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Buck
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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.
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bprat22
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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.
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 7:09am |
Buck
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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 |
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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 |
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 4:02pm |
$10 is lots better than $200 plus. Glad it worked out.
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