Accelero XTREME 4870X2 VGA Cooler Coming In March

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05-26-2009, 08:48 PM
nsegative

http://i44.tinypic.com/vyl3dl.jpg
Soooon my precious!
05-27-2009, 02:00 AM
herderien

damn switzerland is closer to europe should be here at least at the same time then the US :'(
05-29-2009, 08:37 AM
herderien

it seems to be really available at frozencpu this time

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/90...l?tl=g40c21s65

but how can it be in stock and pre order at the same time ? ^^
05-29-2009, 10:20 AM
Etihtsarom

$70. Un-effing-believable.
05-29-2009, 11:07 AM
HKPolice

Ya screw that. It'll be cheaper to buy 2x 4890 over a 4870x2 + the cooler.
05-29-2009, 11:30 AM
BababooeyHTJ

$70 and the gpus are cooled on the same block, screw that. For that price the gpus should be on seperate blocks with their own heatpipes.
05-29-2009, 02:15 PM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by BababooeyHTJ

$70 and the gpus are cooled on the same block, screw that. For that price the gpus should be on seperate blocks with their own heatpipes.

What do you mean? Because the botom plate is connected? Thing is between the two coolers the linker needs to be cooled as well as the other vr and ram stuff around the base. The plate looks like one from a watercooling setup.
06-01-2009, 08:44 AM
Frontl1ne

So anyone know what's going on with this cooler? Any reviews out?
06-01-2009, 10:49 AM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frontl1ne

So anyone know what's going on with this cooler? Any reviews out?

It's being shipped out tomorrow for me, I'll report in when I get it.
06-01-2009, 12:11 PM
iTravis

Looking forward to reviews b4 I make the jump. :up:
06-01-2009, 12:50 PM
reasons

Went and pre-ordered one. Nothing could be worse than the stock cooler when it gets going.
06-02-2009, 02:41 AM
Frontl1ne

Sweet, would love to hear some numbers from you guys :)

I heard that the VRM heatsinks are quite terrible for the Accelero Xtreme GTX280 version. If you guys could report the temps on your VRMs that would be good too!
06-02-2009, 05:06 AM
3NZ0

Quote:

Originally Posted by reasons

Went and pre-ordered one. Nothing could be worse than the stock cooler when it gets going.

There is something worse.

Two. :ROTF::rofl:
06-02-2009, 09:30 AM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frontl1ne

Sweet, would love to hear some numbers from you guys :)

I heard that the VRM heatsinks are quite terrible for the Accelero Xtreme GTX280 version. If you guys could report the temps on your VRMs that would be good too!

The gtx280 version uses a thin piece of metal for some stupid reason that doesn't cool at all. The hd4870x2 is using a full plate much like the stock vrm plates.
06-02-2009, 11:05 AM
LiquidReactor

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKPolice

Ya screw that. It'll be cheaper to buy 2x 4890 over a 4870x2 + the cooler.

Not everyone has full 2 x PCIE x16 Crossfire supporting motherboard. I personally know that if I can keep temps down on my HD 4870x2 I'm good for at least 830 core. If this cooler can help me reach 850/1000 whats the point of buying 2 x HD 4890s anyways? Might as well wait for HD 5870x2 or GTX380.
06-02-2009, 02:12 PM
nsegative

My order was shipped out today, coming thursday. Will post my results then.
06-02-2009, 04:56 PM
Chickenfeed

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKPolice

Ya screw that. It'll be cheaper to buy 2x 4890 over a 4870x2 + the cooler.

I would agree with that comment today but by this point most 4870x2 users most likely bought their card before the GTX295 launched, making this sink's late release all the more retarded. However given I don't intend to buy a new gpu until my 32nm I7 build, I'll problaey pick one up. When my X2 was working I was happy with it other than the turbine noise it made ( reminded my of my old X850xt ) As long as all the extra internal heat doesn't melt my northbridge, all should be well.
06-03-2009, 12:14 PM
nsegative

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=FAN...62a45e519a2bd5

44 dollars right now.
06-03-2009, 04:04 PM
Frontl1ne

Dammit! No one's posted any numbers yet. I couldn't wait so I ordered one for AUD$93 including postage.

:mad:
06-03-2009, 06:23 PM
LiquidReactor

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsegative

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=FAN...62a45e519a2bd5

44 dollars right now.

Wow...comes out to just $52 shipped. Thats for the link, great deal.
06-03-2009, 07:58 PM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frontl1ne

Dammit! No one's posted any numbers yet. I couldn't wait so I ordered one for AUD$93 including postage.

:mad:

It's coming today for me :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidReactor

Wow...comes out to just $52 shipped. Thats for the link, great deal.

Found the link today after mine shipped yesterday XD.
06-04-2009, 12:54 PM
nsegative

Initial impressions: whoa its huge. It didn't take that long to install (just the screws that hold the plate were a bastard because they have springs, you gotta REALLY push down on the screws).

Stock cooler idle 29% fan speed temp: core 1 51c core 2 46c
Accelero hd4870x2 29% fan speed: core 1 35c core 2 31c

Sound stock 39% is 2x LOUDER then accelero 100% fan speed. That's insane!
VDDC with accelero temps:
41c 42c 42c

Ingame: going to test in a second
06-04-2009, 01:13 PM
Nedjo

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsegative

Initial impressions: whoa its huge. It didn't take that long to install (just the screws that hold the plate were a bastard because they have springs, you gotta REALLY push down on the screws).

Stock cooler idle 29% fan speed temp: core 1 51c core 2 46c
Accelero hd4870x2 29% fan speed: core 1 35c core 2 31c

Sound stock 39% is 2x LOUDER then accelero 100% fan speed. That's insane!
VDDC with accelero temps:
41c 42c 42c

Ingame: going to test in a second

so far so good... actually EXCELLENT!
06-04-2009, 01:36 PM
nsegative

Ingame fan speed of 60% on accelero. It's so quiet I can ever hear my cpu fan on my true which I cant usually hear!

Stock 46% fan speed Left 4 dead (VERY loud stock fan, my biggest gripe was because it was so damn loud. very shader intensive, gives me high temps).

Core 1: 82c, core 2: 81c
VCD: 92c 95c 95c

Accelero hd4870x2 60% fan speed (Dead silent).
Core 1: 46c core2: 44c
VCD: 69c 70c 71c
06-04-2009, 02:03 PM
nsegative

UT3 ingame temp. Left is core 2, right is core 1
http://i43.tinypic.com/2edb7zc.jpg
06-04-2009, 02:42 PM
Justigador

cant wait to get mine!
06-04-2009, 02:42 PM
shazza

Looks good. Just ordered one today as well. Thanks for posting initial data.
06-04-2009, 02:49 PM
nsegative

I'll post pics of it when I get my camera back tomorow. It does take up 3 slots. Idle temps:

http://i39.tinypic.com/bgsho4.jpg

The one odd thing is that when you plug in the 8 pin adapter and the 6 pin the ends of those extenders are both 6 pin. Card works fine without issue but still.
06-04-2009, 03:02 PM
musso

what kinds of gains are you suppose to see with this cooler.
06-04-2009, 03:46 PM
Frontl1ne

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsegative

I'll post pics of it when I get my camera back tomorow. It does take up 3 slots. Idle temps:

The one odd thing is that when you plug in the 8 pin adapter and the 6 pin the ends of those extenders are both 6 pin. Card works fine without issue but still.

The pin numbers sound a bit odd but damn, those temps are impressive. And the sound! :shocked:

Thanks for posting some numbers :up:
06-04-2009, 03:52 PM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by musso

what kinds of gains are you suppose to see with this cooler.

You can oc more but I was looking for quietness more then anything. Temps haven't broken 50c in any game I tried, even at only 60% fan speed.
06-04-2009, 04:24 PM
Frontl1ne

Will you still be able to use Catalyst's auto fan speed? Or will you have to set it manually?
06-04-2009, 07:17 PM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frontl1ne

Will you still be able to use Catalyst's auto fan speed? Or will you have to set it manually?

You can use auto. Although you really don't need much more then 60% and 60% is inaudible (and so is 80%). Seriously I use noctua quiet fans (1200rpm) and this thing is as quiet as them.
06-04-2009, 09:33 PM
Jakethesnake011

Just ordered mine today from SuperBiz.com for 52 shipped, which is a good deal. So I am hoping it will let me overclock some more and get some more Vantage points, maybe let me break the 20000 point barrier, I need another 1500 points to do it.
06-04-2009, 10:17 PM
Etihtsarom

$45 is more like it.
06-04-2009, 10:39 PM
mak1skav

Can you tell me if it takes 2 slots when you mount it on the VGA card like the stock cooler or do you need to have more space?
06-04-2009, 11:07 PM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by mak1skav

Can you tell me if it takes 2 slots when you mount it on the VGA card like the stock cooler or do you need to have more space?

3 slots.
06-04-2009, 11:18 PM
mak1skav

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsegative

3 slots.

You have just killed me. :(
06-05-2009, 12:17 AM
iTravis

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsegative

You can use auto. Although you really don't need much more then 60% and 60% is inaudible (and so is 80%). Seriously I use noctua quiet fans (1200rpm) and this thing is as quiet as them.

60% and still quiet? That's great since I start to hear noise with the original fan at 40% already. Is it really worth the purchase in your opinion? And btw it would be nice if you post some pix. :up:
06-05-2009, 02:27 AM
Chickenfeed

Those temps and the sound level are pretty impressive. I'm using Noctua's at 5-7v so I was able to hear my 4870x2 at anything above idle. I'm a bit sad its 3 slots though. I have the room but I fear what will become of my prelude with those 3 fans dumping all that heat onto it.

nsegative have you found your case temps to increase much? ( and i suppose this has alot to do with the size / layout and fan setup ) I'm a tad worried with my TJ07.
06-05-2009, 02:34 AM
herderien

looks good ! seems it was worth waiting :p

what about case temp ? as it is not blowing outside, did you see any change ?
06-05-2009, 09:20 AM
nsegative

Thing is I'm using a reverse atx cm stacker T01. So the fans of the gpu are blowing upwards where there is no hardware but two exhaust fans. Thus my case temp didn't increase a bit (and another thing, even ingame if I put my arm over the fans the air its blowing out is actually relatively cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iTravis

60% and still quiet? That's great since I start to hear noise with the original fan at 40% already. Is it really worth the purchase in your opinion? And btw it would be nice if you post some pix. :up:

Heck I can even use 100% and it's quieter then stock 35%.
06-05-2009, 10:11 AM
ahmad

Hey nsegative can we get some picture love please :D

I am surprised at the efficiency though. What thermal poop did you use?

EDIT: why not run OCCT or furmark to see how high you can get the temps ;)
06-05-2009, 10:15 AM
nsegative

Camera at friends house, hopefully I'll get it back sometime today. The card comes with preapplied and spread MX2.
06-05-2009, 10:30 AM
nsegative

Furmark. I got kinda bored halfway though..

http://i41.tinypic.com/b9f0ad.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/2rw9svs.jpg
06-05-2009, 10:41 AM
Caveman787

Wow gotta give it up for Arctic Cooling they make the best VGA coolers and make it so you don't really need water cooling if you get there xtreme versions.
06-05-2009, 10:42 AM
Manicdan

i hope this thing has a future, its almost too late for 4870x2s but remaking for future cards could be great if people dont mind the space it takes up
06-05-2009, 11:00 AM
Chickenfeed

I still wish these would have been out closer to launch. It would have made my build all the better. I wouldn't have even considered water at the time as other than the fact these take up 3 slots, they appear to run as well and likely just as quiet as most water setups :up:
06-05-2009, 11:09 AM
ahmad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chickenfeed

I still wish these would have been out closer to launch. It would have made my build all the better. I wouldn't have even considered water at the time as other than the fact these take up 3 slots, they appear to run as well and likely just as quiet as most water setups :up:

I think the only advantage water has is lower vrm temps. Maybe I am wrong, but I sure hope not.
06-05-2009, 10:16 PM
STEvil

Just take the fans off and put a 120mm fan on the side of the card... should be similar temps still and only use 2 slots.
06-07-2009, 08:51 PM
nsegative

Finally got my cam back: here you go
http://i43.tinypic.com/v5ygkz.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/yl3ib.jpg
06-07-2009, 09:54 PM
Frontl1ne

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsegative

Finally got my cam back: here you go
images

Looks awesome :up:

I just got mine today, but I won't be installing it until the end of exams which is a week away :(

Shame the VRM temps are still pretty high.
06-07-2009, 10:28 PM
musso

did anyone have a hard time installing the cooler on the card. mine was a pain in the butt.
06-07-2009, 11:04 PM
nsegative

Quote:

Originally Posted by musso

did anyone have a hard time installing the cooler on the card. mine was a pain in the butt.

Screwing in the x-clamp was my biggest issue.
06-07-2009, 11:57 PM
HKPolice

Could you please measure how much the cooler (including heatpipes) stick out beyond the edge of the end of the video card? I'm not sure if mine will clear :(

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