should I replace my G4 fan? (Warning: Gone Feral)

[Malabooboo]

I've got an MSI G4 Ti4200 and I'm thinking about putting some extra cooling on it for better OC'ing.

The GPU HSF on it is pretty good--would it be worth it to replace it with a heavier duty HSF? If so, any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Fallen deity]

You can never have too much cooling..Especially since the video card is one of the hottest things in your system.

[Malabooboo]

what about this thermaltake one? anything better?

http://www.thermaltake.com/products/chipset/g4.htm

[Wiggo]

That's a good replacement for a lot of standard HSF's. :thumb:

[Malabooboo]

is it loud? the last thermaltake thing I bought was a smart case fan, and man, I don't think my wife will tolerate another loud fan... :no:

[Wiggo]

No they certainly don't make that much racket and I don't blame ya wife there with that fan. :D
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[Fallen deity]

http://www.directron.com/zm80ahp.html

or

http://www.1coolpc.com/jag.htm

You'll need Arictic Alumina.

[Malabooboo]

I think I'm gonna go with the thermaltake fan--anyone else here have it and can give me a mini-review?

[Wiggo]

http://www.tweaktown.com/document.ph...review&dId=270 ;)

[Malabooboo]

heh, I guess I should check TWEAKTOWN first before posting dumb questions... :D

[Wiggo]

No comment. :devil:

[ZeAliOuS]

I too have an MSI GF4 Ti4200
But i have no Heat sinks on the memory. Should I put heat sinks on both sides of the card or just one side, if just one side which side should i put it on for better cooling?
Thanks

[Thomas]

both dude. Cooling ram on just one side is a waste of money:bounce:

[Malabooboo]

ok, I changed the fan on my card--here are the pics:

comparison:

[Malabooboo]

done!