Anyone actually install the HR-03GTX yet?

[Retro]

Retro,

I have been keeping track of this thread, just absorbing the info. I am trying to figure out the best way to go with my GTX285... I am also using my older 8800GTS G92 as a physX card and if I move to the HT-03GTX I will need to get of the physx card and I'm not sure I want to do that yet, unless I can come up with a new config for the HT-03.

I will definitly be using your parts list, that is for sure!!

-Jason

Hey Jsunn,
I see your dillema! Well, in all fairness, the stock cooler wasn't all that bad for me, as long as I ran the fan at 100%. With the GTX285, you may have an even cooler running card as there were some improvements there with the new die size over the 280.

I know that the former HR-03's could be mounted the other way around over the back of the card with the 8800-9800 series cards. Thermalright doesn't recommend that for the 280 but that's with their own vrm heat plate. It's just that there should be some kind of airflow on the vrm area to keep their temps. in check.

If the dual-card physX setup is working well for you, then you will want to keep that for sure.
Aside from the alternative mounting method for the HR-03 GTX, there are supposedly going to be other coolers coming for the 280-285 cards from Arctic Cooling and possibly even Noctua. They have been way too slow in making these for the Nvidia cards though, I had to wait about 6 months longer than anticipated for Thermalright's cooler!

One more thing I would have liked to have seen was a T-Rad that is compatible for the 280-285 cards.
That may very well have fit into your setup

[wendigo4700]

Finally I got the GFX + GFX cooling setup:

-Thermalright HR-03 GTX (Already had on laying around + fan)
-Cooltek VGA-RAM copper (to fit under the heatpipes)
-XFX GeForce 285 GTX Black
-2xEnzoTech BCC9 (BMR-C1L)
-Enzotech MOS-C1

MY question is: Where are the VRM located?
Here's a picture of the GTX285 from the internet I found:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3992/vrm.jpg

[annihilus]

that doesn't look like a gtx285 to me

[Retro]

Finally I got the GFX + GFX cooling setup:

-Thermalright HR-03 GTX (Already had on laying around + fan)
-Cooltek VGA-RAM copper (to fit under the heatpipes)
-XFX GeForce 285 GTX Black
-2xEnzoTech BCC9 (BMR-C1L)
-Enzotech MOS-C1

MY question is: Where are the VRM located?
Here's a picture of the GTX285 from the internet I found:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3992/vrm.jpg

Nice card, nice cooling parts! Would like to see a photo when it's done.
The 285 is somewhat different in layout than the 280. I have only seen photos of the 285 and some reviews, but here is a link to Thermalright's Guide that has an installation photo for the 285's vrm's, hope it helps.

http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_pa...03gtx.html#285

[wendigo4700]

yea, I will post photo's when its all complete.

One thing I don't understand. The picture in my link is different compared to yours. And I'm wondering if 1x Enzotech MOS-C1 which contains 10 heatsinks, is enough for the GTX285?

EDIT: Found this complete picture here http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/gra...-gtx-285-1gb/1
It seems like 1x Enzotech MOS-C1 won't be enough. Which means I have to ordrer 1 more Enzotech MOS-C1. omg

[slapmehard]

1 ? cus i want to use two on my 295
If i tried to use two of these on a 295,you think on the one side it would clear the ram and 790i chipset cooler?
i have no case btw.

[Retro]

yea, I will post photo's when its all complete.

One thing I don't understand. The picture in my link is different compared to yours. And I'm wondering if 1x Enzotech MOS-C1 which contains 10 heatsinks, is enough for the GTX285?

EDIT: Found this complete picture here http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/gra...-gtx-285-1gb/1
It seems like 1x Enzotech MOS-C1 won't be enough. Which means I have to ordrer 1 more Enzotech MOS-C1. omg

Excellent photos in that review, really helps to show what is there now on the 285.
Unfortunately, you are right, there are now 16 vrm modules on the 285, my 280 only has 7! Nvidia really did a re-design on the layout, having the ram chips all on one side should also be a good thing.

Well, that would need another pack of sinks then. Looking at the photo, the vrm's on the 285 look quite different than the ones on my 280. They are more like tiny ram chips, and appear slightly bigger than the shiny, damn slippery ones on the 280. They should work well with the Enzotech sinks. As long as the spacing allows enough clearance between the sinks themselves and any other odd bits on the board.

1 ? cus i want to use two on my 295
If i tried to use two of these on a 295,you think on the one side it would clear the ram and 790i chipset cooler?
i have no case btw.

Two HR-03 GTX heatsinks? I have seen where someone mounted two HR-03's on a 9800GX2, but I don't know about the 295. Not sure about your clearances there either. Would be a great project though.
Although waterblock(s) would probably be better for that

[annihilus]

don't waste your money on the enzo's, the vrm's don't need sinks, the stock heatsink doesn't touch them either



these need sinks

[Retro]

The thermalright VRM heatsink for GTX285 won't fit, they are for the 280. And frankly you don't need any. I put some sinks on them just to be sure but they only get lukewarm.

don't waste your money on the enzo's, the vrm's don't need sinks, the stock heatsink doesn't touch them either



these need sinks

Just had a look back at the photo of your 285, very clean looking layout.
Looks like not too much is required for sinks on the vrm area of the 285 then.
So it would be fairly easy to install the required sinks on the 285, and Thermalright's stock sinks work well with the card.
How are the temps. compared to the stock cooler? I would think the gpu temp under load is at least 15C less as typically the case with an HR-03 series changeover.

[annihilus]

I think I am going to bin the hr-03 gtx, because it's a full tri slot the fan gets jammed against the areca. I have slightly lower load temps but with far less noise. And I only achieved this with liquid metalpad.



I ordered another a.c. accelero xtreme gtx I put on my gtx260, far better cooler imo



btw they are scynthe sinks, they cost a couple of bucks for a box full and stick like hell

[Retro]

I think I am going to bin the hr-03 gtx, because it's a full tri slot the fan gets jammed against the areca. I have slightly lower load temps but with far less noise. And I only achieved this with liquid metalpad.
I ordered another a.c. accelero xtreme gtx I put on my gtx260, far better cooler imo
btw they are scynthe sinks, they cost a couple of bucks for a box full and stick like hell

Right, that's the trouble with these HR-03's being so tall. Often there is no space for the fans to breathe. Or trying to fit a card under it. I am ok with the space needed because I have nothing under it except the power supply at the bottom.
That accelero is a sleek cooler, with excellent fan coverage. I used to buy A.C. coolers for my ATI cards years ago, always worked well, with a slim design.
Skythe sinks, eh? Haven't seen those yet, I mistakenly thought they were the new TR sinks for the 285 Good that they have decent thermal tape.
Looking forward to seeing how the accelero works out in your Raven build

[wendigo4700]

Is there missing an page here now? Wheres my latest replies with picture gone to?

[Kampfzerstorer]

I ordered another a.c. accelero xtreme gtx I put on my gtx260, far better cooler imo

btw they are scynthe sinks, they cost a couple of bucks for a box full and stick like hell

who's got these in stock? I could use a couple...

[Retro]

Is there missing an page here now? Wheres my latest replies with picture gone to?

I've lost quite a few posts and photos here too.
I guess it's gone to somewhere in the XtremeSystems Forums Twilight Zone
This site has been seriously borked for the last few weeks. Now we are facing loss of data

[Jsunn]

I lost the parts list I posted!!

-J

[BababooeyHTJ]

My HR-03 should arrive on Friday. Retro talked me into it. I can't wait. I can't decide wether I should lap this beast or not. I'm also kind of regreting not going with a 120x38mm Panaflo but a Scythe S-flex should do fine. I have a slipstream on the sidepanel on my Antec directly across from my video card and another mouned on the empty hard drive bay acroos from the vrms which should help as well.

@Jsunn That sucks it was a nice list. I can't wait to see what you do with this accelero.

[Jsunn]

My HR-03 should arrive on Friday. Retro talked me into it. I can't wait. I can't decide wether I should lap this beast or not. I'm also kind of regreting not going with a 120x38mm Panaflo but a Scythe S-flex should do fine. I have a slipstream on the sidepanel on my Antec directly across from my video card and another mouned on the empty hard drive bay acroos from the vrms which should help as well.

@Jsunn That sucks it was a nice list. I can't wait to see what you do with this accelero.

I would lap it. Won't take too long and it should help with temps.
You'd be really brave if you lapped the GPU as well. Hummmm.....maybe I will........

Post pics as you progress!



-J

[BababooeyHTJ]

I would lap it. Won't take too long and it should help with temps.
You'd be really brave if you lapped the GPU as well. Hummmm.....maybe I will........

Post pics as you progress!



-J

You twisted my arm. I'll lap it, but I'll admit that I don't have the sack to lap the GPU. I've heard of people doing it but I'm not even sure how. Don't worry as long as you promise not to laugh at my cable management I'll post some pics.

[Jsunn]

Look what was just released from Swiftech! A potential placement under the Accelero GTX280? There will probably need to be some modding, but talk about an all in one solution!!

Well, it may be to tall.

Material: black anodized aluminum extrusion
Dimensions (Inch): 8 1/4 " (L) x 3 5/8" (W) x .7" (H)
Dimensions (Metric): 210mm (L) x 92mm (W) x 18mm (H)
Weight: 8 oz (248 g)
Installation: high thermal conductivity pad


Oh, well!

-Jason

[BababooeyHTJ]

Look what was just released from Swiftech! A potential placement under the Accelero GTX280? There will probably need to be some modding, but talk about an all in one solution!!

Well, it may be to tall.

Material: black anodized aluminum extrusion
Dimensions (Inch): 8 1/4 " (L) x 3 5/8" (W) x .7" (H)
Dimensions (Metric): 210mm (L) x 92mm (W) x 18mm (H)
Weight: 8 oz (248 g)
Installation: high thermal conductivity pad


Oh, well!

-Jason

That would be the way to go no doubt about it, but I think that it would be way too tall for the Accelero. The Enzo MOS-c1s are shorter than that by 2mm and apparently they're too tall.

[Retro]

My HR-03 should arrive on Friday. Retro talked me into it. I can't wait. I can't decide wether I should lap this beast or not. I'm also kind of regreting not going with a 120x38mm Panaflo but a Scythe S-flex should do fine. I have a slipstream on the sidepanel on my Antec directly across from my video card and another mouned on the empty hard drive bay acroos from the vrms which should help as well.

@Jsunn That sucks it was a nice list. I can't wait to see what you do with this accelero.

Friday? Excellent, just in time for the weekend
Did I say to get it? Oh, right, I did mention something about pushing that order button didn't I

Well, at least there are still some of us using HR-03GTX's. But I also enjoy seeing the Accelero guys posting (the ones who can actually buy one so far)

I did lap mine, although the base wasn't really too bad, compared to the base of a TRUE! One trick I have been using to keep some of the sanding debris out of the fins and also to keep those fins from slashing your hands up, is to wrap a couple layers of paper completely around the cooler, holding it together with masking tape. (I just used some printer paper).

As for lapping the GPU, that's a bit too scary for me, although I did chat with "ItBurnsWhenIPee", an XSF Forum member who did a thread, well illustrated with photos, on his GPU lapping project. I don't even know if it is still archived or lost in space like so many posts have been at XSF lately

I think you will be fine with the Skythe fan, I have been very pleased with the Skythe twins on mine. That's something that can easily be changed later if you decide to.
Looks like there's plenty of additional airflow in your 1200 to supplement that fan

[BababooeyHTJ]

Friday? Excellent, just in time for the weekend
Did I say to get it? Oh, right, I did mention something about pushing that order button didn't I

Well, at least there are still some of us using HR-03GTX's. But I also enjoy seeing the Accelero guys posting (the ones who can actually buy one so far)

I did lap mine, although the base wasn't really too bad, compared to the base of a TRUE! One trick I have been using to keep some of the sanding debris out of the fins and also to keep those fins from slashing your hands up, is to wrap a couple layers of paper completely around the cooler, holding it together with masking tape. (I just used some printer paper).

As for lapping the GPU, that's a bit too scary for me, although I did chat with "ItBurnsWhenIPee", an XSF Forum member who did a thread, well illustrated with photos, on his GPU lapping project. I don't even know if it is still archived or lost in space like so many posts have been at XSF lately

I think you will be fine with the Skythe fan, I have been very pleased with the Skythe twins on mine. That's something that can easily be changed later if you decide to.
Looks like there's plenty of additional airflow in your 1200 to supplement that fan

I kind of wanted an HR-03 anyways your results all around were quite a bit better than Onboard's from TPU forums. It should work pretty well.

I didn't think that the base could possibly be as bad as the TRUE but you never know since this is Thermalright we are talking about here. They make some great products but there is allways something small that needs to be done. Did you happen to do a test before and after the lapping? If so did you notice much of a difference in temps? The idea about the paper is very good. I had to was my TRUE with water and let it air dry which probably isn't the best idea because of corrosion but it was alot better than metal dust blowing against my board.

I can't wait for Jsunn to get his accelero so we can have a real side by side comparison. I bet he'll get some good results.

What can I say about the fan other than the fact that I like overkill and at this point my rig is loud enough anyways. That is one more 120x38mm fan going to do?

[IKIKUINTHENUTZ]

Can hr-03 GTX owner here help me. Are the 120mm fan clips the same as the ones used on TRUE heatsinks?

[Retro]

Can hr-03 GTX owner here help me. Are the 120mm fan clips the same as the ones used on TRUE heatsinks?

I can't say for sure, as I no longer have a TRUE, but the HR-03GTX clips do look very similar. And, I can't use the clips on mine because the 2x120 mm fans I'm using have to be attached with plastic straps.

I kind of wanted an HR-03 anyways your results all around were quite a bit better than Onboard's from TPU forums. It should work pretty well.

I didn't think that the base could possibly be as bad as the TRUE but you never know since this is Thermalright we are talking about here. They make some great products but there is allways something small that needs to be done. Did you happen to do a test before and after the lapping? If so did you notice much of a difference in temps? The idea about the paper is very good. I had to was my TRUE with water and let it air dry which probably isn't the best idea because of corrosion but it was alot better than metal dust blowing against my board.

I can't wait for Jsunn to get his accelero so we can have a real side by side comparison. I bet he'll get some good results.

What can I say about the fan other than the fact that I like overkill and at this point my rig is loud enough anyways. That is one more 120x38mm fan going to do?

I didn't try the HR-03GTX un-lapped, because I have gotten into the habit of lapping every heatsink I buy automatically before I install it However, since the base on the cooler (at least on mine) was pretty good, I doubt if there is a major difference if it's lapped or not.

I started using paper after lapping my first HR-03 variant I had some time ago for an 8800. The razor-like slashes in my hand have healed since then I also lapped an HR-03GT after that with the paper, my TRUE, and the HR-05's. And my Noctua. I think there were more but I have lost count

It does help to keep that nasty metallic dust out, although nothing wrong with washing it out, a blow dryer helps to get the water dried out faster!

I also look forward to Jsunn getting the Accelero, and I hope they get them in the US real soon.

I love UPS my package went out for delivery at 5:30am according to their tracking and here it is 6:50 pm and I don't have my package. The best part is I just saw a UPS truck pull over in front of my house and not even get out of the truck. Needless to say I wont be using UPS anymore. This is why Unions are a bad thing.

That sucks. I guess there is no point in further checking with UPS tracking, it's already the weekend now so deliveries probably have to wait till Monday. Don't know if their depot is near you but it would be closed now. Wonder what the deal was with the UPS truck, did the driver decide to go for dinner instead of delivering

I've had that happen on a Friday before a long weekend. Real fun waiting till Tuesday for the package

[BababooeyHTJ]

I got my HR-03 a couple of hours ago, long story short I love UPS.

Anyways atleast it's here I'm happy about that. I don't have the time to install it today but when I do I'll post a couple of gpu-z screens in idle and while running furmark. I did however get around to lapping it and the base on this thing is easily as bad as a TRUE not that I'm surprised. Atleast it's alot easier to lap than a TRUE. Here is a few pics of the process, sorry for the quality.

I used your idea with the paper thanks Retro. It made clean up much easier.

I made that last post out of anger. It was mostly just UPS's customer service and the driver who didn't even get out of his truck. I wasn't even being a pain untill I talked to the last person. The main hub in Hartford ,where I live sadly, is pretty bad but when I went there they did have a couple of good employees. Still UPS dosen't hold a candle to Fedex.

First off here are some pics of the base.





This is after I started with the 400grit. It took a while for the sandpaper to even touch the center of the base.




This is when I was done with the 400grit.



This is after a good lapping with 800grit.



Now the 1000grit.



And finally the 1500grit.