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  1. 02-04-2009 05:06 PM #1
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    Heads up- Swifty Unisink

    If you're picking up a GTX280 from Zotac (specifically the AMP! version with 700MHz core from the factory), be sure to check VRM contact. There is one missing on the unisink. I'm using a stock thermal pad doubled up where it should be and things are fine, but I don't want to see anyone fry their card
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  2. 02-05-2009 04:39 AM #2
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    I also posted this a month or so ago as I noticed the same thing with my EVGA GTX260 using the Swiftech GT200 unisink. I also just double stuck thermal pads on that VRM so that it made contact.
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    Quote Originally Posted by voigts View Post
    I also posted this a month or so ago as I noticed the same thing with my EVGA GTX260 using the Swiftech GT200 unisink. I also just double stuck thermal pads on that VRM so that it made contact.
    I think I remember, but yours was in a different spot.

    Search didn't come up with anything when I looked, either
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    can you post the zotac PCB warriorpoet ? i will be apreciated, already looking on the web, still can't get any picture of it

    i aiming that GPU down the road...especially that i'm planning to use FC block, afraid that the zotac GTX260-216/280(65) will slighty different from others reference PCB..regarding your post above, about the missing contact on the swiftech unisink..

    thank you..
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    Quote Originally Posted by anubis_is_evil View Post
    can you post the zotac PCB warriorpoet ? i will be apreciated, already looking on the web, still can't get any picture of it

    i aiming that GPU down the road...especially that i'm planning to use FC block, afraid that the zotac GTX260-216/280(65) will slighty different from others reference PCB..regarding your post above, about the missing contact on the swiftech unisink..

    thank you..
    Man, you should have asked last week

    Let me wibble a bit and see what I can find.

    edit: Here you go. Note vrm 3-3-1 arrangement. Swiftech has a 3-2-1 arrangement on their unisink.
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    Hm. I've seen three other cards with the same vrm arrangement. It looks like Swifty just missed this one
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    Fans: 3x Noiseblocker m12-S1 @~500-750rpm, 3x Scythe GT 800 @~450-800RPM, Cooler Master 230mm (softmount) @300 RPM
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  7. 02-06-2009 10:24 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by warriorpoet View Post
    Hm. I've seen three other cards with the same vrm arrangement. It looks like Swifty just missed this one
    I did PM Gabe about this here @ XS but no reply, been a few days already
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