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AlexLai
post Jul 21 2010, 11:21 PM

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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jul 21 2010, 04:11 PM)
Guys, just want to inform if some of you don't know already.

ASUS 5750 1GB is having a promotion - RM399 only. Currently still available in CZONE. Someone on the forum told me (can't find back the thread, wanna thank him)...i grabbed one, and another guy grabbed one yesterday i think.

So better grab it fast if u r looking for this card...almost RM100 discount from previous price!

Other 5750 no price cut yet.

Good luck hunting.
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I saw it selling at RM379 in a booth in WCG the other day. Felt like grabbing one but that there would be no point since I got a 5850 already.
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post Aug 7 2010, 12:36 PM

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Actually TX-2 and TX-3's difference in temps are usually around the 2-3C range.

But compared to the crappy stock thermal compoun being used, that's a hella lot of improvement.

But yeah, I've asked before and it's a no go for replacing the thermal compounds on Asus models as removing the stock heatsink voids the warranty. Luckily there are no stickers covering the screws, unlike Palit.
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post Aug 7 2010, 01:36 PM

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QUOTE(JoBigShow @ Aug 7 2010, 12:58 PM)
Initially I underestimated the ref. cooler... but when I opened the cooler, it consist of a block of copper with heatpipes which seems more than enough to cool down the gpu.
It's like ATi already thought of that these cards will be under overclocking heat stress, thus create a bit of an 'overkill' cooler if for non-OC usage and decent cooling headroom for OC usage.

The only part I don't like is how the Vram are cooled down, they use some sort of "plastercine" which looks likes Play-Do  doh.gif
With knowing that, I don't dare to OC the vram that high anymore...

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Also the way you applied it is also important, the rice grain method isn't that recommended since you can't twirl the cooler while pushing it against the gpu....
So as the credit card method since TX-2 is viscous.

Try to manually spread the paste all across the gpu in a thin layer.
I use plastic (from any plastic bag) and wrap around my index finger... very easy to spread the paste this way, even when the TX-3 is thick and stubborn as hell...
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Regarding that VRAM cooling compound, it's been used in a lot of recent graphic cards. I opened up a GTX295 before and all the VRAM chips were attached to that nasty stuff.

But I never knew you could spread the paste with plastic. I always thought it would just rub off or something. shocking.gif

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