Hmm, connecting it directly to the PSU wouldn't allow for any fan control right? That sucks if you want it to be truely silent..mailpup said:I have the Silencer 4 for my X800XT PE and everything fits fine EXCEPT the fan electrical connector. I have to find an adapter to connect it directly to the psu. For different reasons Arctic Cooler's website recommends connecting it to the psu. It's not an immediate problem since I've upgraded my graphics card and this one is a spare.
Face of LA said:Wolfram u still freakin me out cuz i was supposed to get the Power color X800GTO
I have the X850XT, and I must say I love it. The stock cooler is annoyingly loud though, but since you're getting the ATI Silencer 5 that won't pose a problemwolfram said:It's a good card man, don't be scared. I no longer have heating problem (ambient was too hot), and it's damn fast.
But I saw a chance to upgrade to the X850XT, and I don't wanna miss it
Yeah, the X850XT is VERY fast (atleast for me).i_am_a_newbie said:I have the X850XT, and I must say I love it. The stock cooler is annoyingly loud though, but since you're getting the ATI Silencer 5 that won't pose a problem
Good luck!
Mine idles around 42-45, and loads max of 65.agi_shi said:Yeah, the X850XT is VERY fast (atleast for me).
The stock fan does make some noise, but I don't think it's worth it to replace it. While browsing the internet or something it idles around 36C, and I can barely hear the cooler. When playing FEAR (with loads of players) I can't hear it either, because I have my speakers on . But atleast it never goes above 58C... (I'm using ATI Tray Tools to control the fan and monitor the temps.)
But, if you wish to have a SILENT PC, yes, use the ATI Silencer.
I believe you are correct. They also suggest using a thermistor to regulate the current.i_am_a_newbie said:Hmm, connecting it directly to the PSU wouldn't allow for any fan control right? That sucks if you want it to be truely silent..
i_am_a_newbie said:My ATI Silencer is here!! I couldn't pick it up today though. I'm excited to attach that thing.
Ty! I just popped it in, and now my idle temps are 33C! (usually from 40-45).wolfram said:Glad for you mate!
Mine will arrive this Sunday But I still can't sell the X800GTO.
I should get the X850XT in a few weeks (or months )
Heh, these days (a bit cooler than in the summer) it idles around 33-34C, and under full load goes to max at 52 (that is, if I'm in a hot scene in FEAR and press "Quit" and immediately look at my temp sensor in the system tray)... How much does yours go to under full load (FEAR, FarCry, etc.)?i_am_a_newbie said:Ty! I just popped it in, and now my idle temps are 33C! (usually from 40-45).
I leave it running at 100% and it's silent as night. Very, very, very well worth the money.
Good luck on selling your X800GTO man.
Btw, sorry for hijacking your thread
EDIT
Side note, I misplaced my tube of AS5(at least 3/4 of it was still in there , used some weird white paste that came with my Zalman cooler) This stuff is probably decent paste anyways, so i don't think the AS5 would've made a dramatic difference.