Is watercooling just the GPU safe? What about the RAM?

babybunny · 08-01-2004, 11:10 PM

I've been harboring this question for some time now...

Is it beneficial to watercool a video card with only a GPU block? What happens to the RAM when the GPU block robs them of their airflow? I've heard that video card manufacturors specifically design the HSF so that the air gets passed over the GPU as well as the RAM.

I can't see video card cooling with only a GPU block as a viable or safe option...

Moony · 08-01-2004, 11:12 PM

Yes a GPU block will allow you to increase your core clock significantly over the stock cooler. For the ram, most people add ramsinks like the ones from Tweakmonster and have a case fan blowing over the card usually from the side panel. If you have a 6800 a new waterblock is coming out soon which cools both the core and memory.

babybunny · 08-01-2004, 11:18 PM

But that's gotta easily top $100, right? Too bad ramsinks are so permanent... not great for selling off the card later on.

rundymc · 08-02-2004, 04:49 AM

you have heard of thermal tape right?

Moony · 08-02-2004, 06:40 AM

Yeah just attach the ramsinks with thermal tape. Cost is probably about 50 bucks.

Mars · 08-02-2004, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by babybunny

I've been harboring this question for some time now...

Is it beneficial to watercool a video card with only a GPU block? What happens to the RAM when the GPU block robs them of their airflow? I've heard that video card manufacturors specifically design the HSF so that the air gets passed over the GPU as well as the RAM.

I can't see video card cooling with only a GPU block as a viable or safe option...

Yes, that is true. If you can utilize both watercooler, and airflow setup it would be best. Or if you have good intake and exhaust airflow through your case will also benefit. Ramsinks, like the other members mentioned will help with the memory. Although, some would say ramsinks are just a waste of money.

Butcher · 08-02-2004, 09:27 AM

What type of card is it? My 9800 pro runs just fine with a waterblock and no extra ram cooling, my casae airflow isn't even that great (most stuff is watercooled so I have few fans).

RedPhoenix · 08-02-2004, 10:36 AM

x800 uses DDR2... no need for ram sinks since they run so damn cool. My 9800pro.... defenitly getting ram sinks for them since it hits 70c+ :shrug:

Butcher · 08-02-2004, 10:45 AM

70C on the ram? Er, how? Mine barely tops 35C...

pauldenton · 08-02-2004, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by babybunny

But that's gotta easily top $100, right? Too bad ramsinks are so permanent... not great for selling off the card later on.

$125 i believe

DKPowers · 08-06-2004, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RedPhoenix

x800 uses DDR2... no need for ram sinks since they run so damn cool. My 9800pro.... defenitly getting ram sinks for them since it hits 70c+ :shrug:

No. X800 uses GDDR3 which run cooler than GDDR and GDDR2. GDDR2 runs much hotter than GDDR.

08-01-2004, 11:10 PM	#1
babybunny Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA - Ohio Posts: 120	Is watercooling just the GPU safe? What about the RAM? I've been harboring this question for some time now... Is it beneficial to watercool a video card with only a GPU block? What happens to the RAM when the GPU block robs them of their airflow? I've heard that video card manufacturors specifically design the HSF so that the air gets passed over the GPU as well as the RAM. I can't see video card cooling with only a GPU block as a viable or safe option...

08-02-2004, 09:27 AM	#7
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	What type of card is it? My 9800 pro runs just fine with a waterblock and no extra ram cooling, my casae airflow isn't even that great (most stuff is watercooled so I have few fans). __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...

08-02-2004, 10:36 AM	#8
RedPhoenix Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 266	x800 uses DDR2... no need for ram sinks since they run so damn cool. My 9800pro.... defenitly getting ram sinks for them since it hits 70c+ :shrug: __________________ rawr www.mysoarer.com

08-02-2004, 10:45 AM	#9
Butcher Thermophile Join Date: May 2001 Location: UK Posts: 1,064	70C on the ram? Er, how? Mine barely tops 35C... __________________ Once upon a time, in a land far far away...

08-01-2004, 11:12 PM	#2
Moony Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 48	Yes a GPU block will allow you to increase your core clock significantly over the stock cooler. For the ram, most people add ramsinks like the ones from Tweakmonster and have a case fan blowing over the card usually from the side panel. If you have a 6800 a new waterblock is coming out soon which cools both the core and memory.

08-01-2004, 11:18 PM	#3
babybunny Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA - Ohio Posts: 120	But that's gotta easily top $100, right? Too bad ramsinks are so permanent... not great for selling off the card later on.

08-02-2004, 04:49 AM	#4
rundymc Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 67	you have heard of thermal tape right?

08-02-2004, 06:40 AM	#5
Moony Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York Posts: 48	Yeah just attach the ramsinks with thermal tape. Cost is probably about 50 bucks.

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