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fr0sti3
post Oct 23 2010, 04:35 AM

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hmmm apparently XFX's custom cool 6850 temperature's alot better than reference

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http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1445/16/
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post Oct 23 2010, 04:00 PM

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i wonder how long would the 6870 is,
longer than my 4890 vaporx?
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post Feb 7 2011, 10:43 PM

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heya all, i'm on dual u2311h with 6850
i'm thinking of gettin my 3rd u2311h for eyefinity:

would gettin another 6850 for crossfire?
or single 6950/6970 ?

my sys specs is in my sig
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post Feb 21 2011, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(MrPotato1990 @ Feb 21 2011, 12:29 PM)
a quick question here

what power supply unit do you think can provide enough power for 2 Radeon HD6870 in crossfire??
on some site they suggest to use +700W... hmm.gif
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700w or more
http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-68...sfirex-review/4

look for renown brands like Corsair, Seasonic, Antec, XFX & Silverstone
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post Mar 2 2011, 02:42 AM

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hi all, my Sapphire 6850 idles won't go below 50c
load is no prob

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need to change thermal paste?

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post Mar 2 2011, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(shawnlut @ Mar 2 2011, 03:03 PM)
You can try increase the fan speed but do consider the noise as well...
If you know how to re apply tim, then go ahead & make sure it does not void the warranty...
The load is normal & nice...
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just curious coz previously using 4890 with zalman vf2000, idle at 41°
argh i guess i'm go clean & change TIM see how 1st

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