After market cooler for the ATI 5850

[trt740]

will any fit?

[zanzabar]

the 58xx have standard spacing

[rmorse27]

I have the 5870 and I can tell you for sure that the 4 holes around gpu are the same as a 4890 if that helps. Looks like a aftermarket cooler that uses the 4 holes around gpu will work.

[trt740]

besides the GPU and ram what areas need heatsinks

[Sgt.McRuff]

It would be best to use the stock plate that came with 5850.

You can take out the GPU cooler and maybe fit after market cooler there.

The stock plate would cool memory and power parts.
But if you need a visual of the other parts, in-case you cant use stock plate


Source of pics: tech power up

[trt740]

It would be best to use the stock plate that came with 5850.

You can take out the GPU cooler and maybe fit after market cooler there.

The stock plate would cool memory and power parts.
But if you need a visual of the other parts, in-case you cant use stock plate


Source of pics: tech power up

looks like most of the rear of the card is cooled by air correct? So as long as it gets air it should be fine? The mount holes are the same as the 4800 series or so I'm told.

[Sgt.McRuff]

They need heat sinks, you can see on the stock cooler were it makes contact (white thermal pads)

Also this is a pic of 4870 but shows the just the stock plate on the card.
http://img99.imageshack.us/i/6725743...0stock%20plate
I know the standard holes around the gpu are same as 4000's

[trt740]

They need heat sinks, you can see on the stock cooler were it makes contact (white thermal pads)

Also this is a pic of 4870 but shows the just the stock plate on the card.
http://img99.imageshack.us/i/6725743...0stock%20plate
I know the standard holes around the gpu are same as 4000's

it looks like only the rear voltage regulators are touched by the thermal pads and the larger ones are cooled by the stock fan.

[Sgt.McRuff]

Correct.
Its not needed to have heat sink on the bigger ones, but they do get quite warm on my 4890, so I put memory heat sinks on em.

I say go for keeping stock plate and aftermarket cooler for the gpu that you like

[Theorw]

I think my spare MUSASHI will fit on my 5850 very well and do a decent job keeping the temps down!
Dont u think?
Plus it has numerous holes for mounting on several spaced holes!So i think it will be compatible...

it looks like only the rear voltage regulators are touched by the thermal pads and the larger ones are cooled by the stock fan.

I think so too.They fit in the gap where the stock cooler suck air and they get cooled by that mooving air...

[trt740]

Correct.
Its not needed to have heat sink on the bigger ones, but they do get quite warm on my 4890, so I put memory heat sinks on em.

I say go for keeping stock plate and aftermarket cooler for the gpu that you like

I think my spare MUSASHI will fit on my 5850 very well and do a decent job keeping the temps down!
Dont u think?
Plus it has numerous holes for mounting on several spaced holes!So i think it will be compatible...



I think so too.They fit in the gap where the stock cooler suck air and they get cooled by that mooving air...

Try and see and get back to us with some photos. Here is what I'm gonna try. From what I read the PCB on the 5850 is almost the exact size of the 4870.
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalo...ath=2_&mID=101

[flopper]

must be the same, I am running mcw50 waterblock on 5850, its old as fossil.

[trt740]

must be the same, I am running mcw50 waterblock on 5850, its old as fossil.

thx flopper and thx to all who posted so far!!!! If it works post a photo of it here and post your temps.

[rmorse27]

If you are looking for that Artic cooler check out link below they have a great price.


http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=FAN...6ef521888d7396

[Sgt.McRuff]

Looks like it might fit pretty well with stock plate

Edit:
look a pic
http://image.dhgate.com/upload/20081...7767637772.jpg

[Theorw]

Try and see and get back to us with some photos. Here is what I'm gonna try. From what I read the PCB on the 5850 is almost the exact size of the 4870.
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/catalo...ath=2_&mID=101

Dunno pal about this AC...
I f i recall correctly they used to have soem problems with the heatpipe touching the memory heatsink and therefor u had to remove it in order for the AC to fit..
I was really happy with the compatibility and the performance of my MUSASHI.I had 2 of them in both my previous 4850s!

When i get my 5850(hopefully next week,stupid retailers here...)
i ll post any pics but be sure it will fit cos of the many holes that exist on the backplate

EDIT:Just daw the above post where the AC has no problem.Well u have to use lowprofile heatsinks for it to work or else u ll might have problems!

[trt740]

I will let you know I might takes wolfs idea and use the stock plate if the heat sinks are a issue but I have some low profile ram heat sinks I am going to try.

[Theorw]

I will let you know I might takes wolfs idea and use the stock plate if the heat sinks are a issue but I have some low profile ram heat sinks I am going to try.

Yeah i was wondering about doing the same too.
It worked for the 4870 and MUSAHSI in particular,maybe for other coolers too!
The question is can the stock plate be removed and work alone without issues??

[Origin_Unknown]

im guessing the thermalright hr-03 will fit then?
i want to get a 5850 but i want a new cooler for it

[STaRGaZeR]

Guys, do you know for sure if the 5850 has something like the red plate the 4800's have?

Sgt.McRuff posted a photo of the 4870: http://img99.imageshack.us/i/6725743...0stock%20plate

This plate is freaking useful for watercooling. I know the 5870 doesn't have it, the cooler is a block as long as the card.

[Sgt.McRuff]

Guys, do you know for sure if the 5850 has something like the red plate the 4800's have?

Sgt.McRuff posted a photo of the 4870: http://img99.imageshack.us/i/6725743...0stock%20plate

This plate is freaking useful for watercooling. I know the 5870 doesn't have it, the cooler is a block as long as the card.

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,6...eviews/?page=2

In till full blocks are out I plan on using 5850 in same setup as my 4890 Swiftech mcw60-r2 + stock plate.

[STaRGaZeR]

Hell yeah. HD5850 incoming, I'm going to use the same config as you: stock plate + MCW60-R2

I think ATI should never abandon this kind of setup, is nice for everyone: people with stock coolers won't notice a difference and people with aftermarket cooling, air or water, can use it like we do. Individual memory and mosfet heatsinks are expensive and a pain in the ass.

[trt740]

it's near silent. My temps drop around 30 degrees from the stock cooler at it's default max 33 percent speed setting under load. I haven't see over 55c with my card over clocked to 850/1250, down from max temps of 83c while benching and gaming.The only mods I had to do was change one heatsink to a smaller thermalright heatsink. The included one was a tiny bit too big hitting a heat pipe. Also the DVI imputs back side of the video card just barely leans againts the back of the Twin Turbo heatsink making the mounting holes slightly off but it still fits , and when I mean slightly off I mean a micro millimeter( and still usable). I didn't bend the Accelero's fins but you could bend the corner a fraction /a hair, but it does fit just the way it is and covers the gpu perfectly. The mentioned modded areas are in red. I will post some pictures later. Also the fans plug fits in the boards fan reciever and is controlled with software no problem. Also the included vrm heat sinks work perfect on this video card and almost look designed for them.

Oh almost forgot the stock heat sink plate won't work if you wanted to use it for water cooling looks like two separate pieces. The plate is plastic and just hold the fan heat sink.

[Theorw]

Nice work pal!!!
Still waiting for stock here...
What did u do with the VRMs?Did u put anything on them?

[trt740]

Nice work pal!!!
Still waiting for stock here...
What did u do with the VRMs?Did u put anything on them?

Yes I put the included VRM Arctic cooler heat sinks on them and they fit perfectly almost like they were made for them. They are stepped shaped and fit great.