Hello again.
I built my first PC last fall, following suggestions I recieved here on TR. I'm back again looking for oppinions regarding cooling solutions. System specs and current temps listed below.
My system is not overclocked, and I'm thinking I would like to. Was thinking of going with a liquid cooling system, but Im not sure if it would be overkill.
I have a Xigmatek HDT-S963 cooler for the cpu, but never installed it. So cpu might be good with the Xigmatek alone. However my 4870 runs hot as is (75c idle). I would like to drop it's temps before I start overclocking my system.
Should I go with an aftermarket cooler for the 4870? Or should I go with liquid cooling and the piece of mind that will come when I decide to overclock?
If a gpu cooler states its compatable with 4800 series gpus does that mean it will work for all 4870s?
Im not so computer savy. . I'm really looking for suggestions, as in product links or specific models etc (especially if it comes down to liquid cooling, like a list of stuff I need lol?). . I can spare about $300 (U.S), maybe a bit more if needed.
plz and thx again
System
Processor: TripleCore AMD Phenom II X3 Black Edition 720
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=n82e16819103649
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392&cm_re=Gigabyte_GA-MA770T-UD3P-_-13-128-392-_-Product
Graphics: HIS IceQ 4+ HD 4870 - 1gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161265&Tpk=HIS%20HD%204870%20IceQ%204
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M700
Temps according to Everest Ultimate Trial
Motherboard..................... 34 °C (93 °F)
CPU............................... 46 °C (115 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1............... 35 °C (95 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 .............. 35 °C (95 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #3 .............. 35 °C (95 °F)
GPU Diode (DispIO)............ 68 °C (154 °F)
GPU Diode (MemIO)............ 83 °C (181 °F)
GPU Diode (Shader) ........... 72 °C (162 °F)
GPU VRM ........................ 51 °C (124 °F)
WDC WD6401AALS-00L3B2 ... [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Cooling Fans:
CPU.............................. 2626 RPM
GPU.............................. 4094 RPM (60%) <--- Pretty noisy