Arctic Cooling NV Silencer 5 Rev. 3

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SgtSethiol

Obliviot
done the cutting of the front fan grill and the side fans( note the side fans are down at the moment and I have yet to replace them) As far as the oc on the cpu, any time I get beyond the current oc, Raven Shield locks up on me or I get a general fault error, so this is the reason for the light overclocking there. I've had the cpu upto 2.0 Ghz, but RVS wouldnt run real well with that setting. And soon I am hoping to get an Antec Saprano 2 case, has some really nice ducting built into it, and the HDDs are setting in sideways. So anyway, thanks for the options guys.

Correction to the interior case temps, they are running at about 33C, and the CPU runs about 46C, thats under load from RVS.
 
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matt5112

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A64 3000 venice core OC

i have a A64 3000 venice core yet i cant overclock it more than 2.0ghz. ive been in the adanvances overlcocking menu and oc just the cpu and anything over 2.0 right after the IDE test and mem test screen(first phase of BIOS) the next screen comes up but instead of the usual readouts i get a blinking underscore....im running:
A64 3000+ BP venice core
giga-byte K8nXP-SLI Bios Rev F7
2x512mb generic
MSI 6800 GT OC to 410 1.10(MSI copper heatsink i plan on getting silencer)
WD 160gb

the usual temp of the cpu is anywhere from 34 to 45 C depending if load or idle
 
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Unregistered

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I think we have to stick to the subject here(the silencer)
I have some heat problems with my MSI 6800Ultra card and thinking of buying this cooler, I don't overclock or anything but I just wanna have a cool GPU that dosen't create artifacts when it gets to hot.
Will this cooler be a good solution for me instead of the original cooling system that MSI provide?
Even when I have 23C in my room the gpu is never under 55C and often at 58C in idle mode.
When playing games I can get up over 80C and it's then the trouble starts with artifacts on the screen even if my case have 46C when playing.
Will this cooler make me happier or will it only cost me more money without any cooler gpu?
 
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z0de

Guest
Ive got a 6800 ultra pcie and the back plate covers two slots, i think its fro extra support. if i get the nv5 rev3 will i have to cut the back plate so it only covers 1 slot?



also would cutting the back plate void and warentees. Im 90% sure it would but as its only the plate and not the card does anyone think they would let it slide if the gpu fails?
 
Jakal

Jakal

Tech Monkey
You won't have to modify your card at all. Once you remove the stock heatsink the AC NV5 will bolt right into place. The rear bracket won't have to be changed at all. There's a gap of about 3/16" between the exhaust and the bracket. Here's a pic of mine on one of my 7800GTs.
<a href="http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs104&d=06315&f=NV5REV37800GT.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://xs104.xs.to/xs104/06315/NV5REV37800GT.jpg.xs.jpg" title="Arctic Cooling NV5 Rev. 3"></a>
 
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z0de

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Thanks but you misunderstood (or I did), I’m talking about the bit of metal with the DVI ports that screws or in your case clips to the case to hold the card in place. But its ok as the plate is easy to remove and the silencer comes with a new one :)
 
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z0de

Guest
Sorry for the double post, ill register soon.

heres a pic of my problem
<a href="http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/arctic_cooler_nv5_silencer/page3.shtml"><img src="http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/arctic_cooler_nv5_silencer/images/stock10.jpg" title="Arctic Cooling NV5 Rev. 3"></a>
 
Jakal

Jakal

Tech Monkey
Ahh, I see now. I was assuming the bracket was already perforated. I've seen some like that, but I don't know every model. Sorry for not mentioning it comes with brackets :eek:. I'm sure you'll be pleased. ;)
 
A72CUTLAS

A72CUTLAS

Obliviot
7900GT mod?

I've heard that there is a way to mod this to fit a 7900GT by cutting an inch off the exhaust . Has anyone here done this with any success?:confused: Just ordered this instead of the Zalman because of the rear exhaust option. Plan to do some OC'n so I need aftermarket cooling as the 7900GT stock fan is no good( and loud):mad:.

BTW, this is a great forum... i just discovered it searching for water-cooling info. I'm thinking the WC may be above my head right now, will need to study it more.
Thanks for the advice/response.:D
 
Greg King

Greg King

I just kinda show up...
Staff member
If you take your time, there is nothing to water cooling. Trust me. If you need anything Madmat or myself would be happy to help out any way that we can.
 
A72CUTLAS

A72CUTLAS

Obliviot
all-in-one or DIY?

Thanks for the offer to help guide me into water cooling. The main thing I've realized is that this isn't a cheap option!:( Some kits i've seen cost as much as a low-budget PC($300-$500):eek:. Not knowing what all is required, I can't figure out if it's cheaper to DIY or kit.

I know that in most instances you get what you pay for, but I found this at frozencpu.com and was wondering if it would work; http://www.frozencpu.com/products/2..._Water_Cooling_Kit_STG-100.html?tl=g30c83s135

My system:
AsRock 939-DS II
AMD64 x2 4200+ OC to ???
eVGA 7900GT KO
700+GB of HDD's
2 DVD-RW's

Thanks again for your help.
 
Rob Williams

Rob Williams

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Moderator
Of course the offer is still valid :p

Greg didn't see this thread... since it was probably bumped down quickly due to another post.
 
A72CUTLAS

A72CUTLAS

Obliviot
Then I'll take the silence to mean that no one has any knowledge about the linked cooler, the Vantec Stingray. Are there any other all-in-one systems that would work? ANY help is appreciated.
 
Rob Williams

Rob Williams

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I've never used it but it looks great. It's ugly, but I can't see why the performance would suffer. I use the Corsair Nautilus 500 on both my systems personally, but I am not sure which would be better. I'm no WC'ing guru either.
 
A72CUTLAS

A72CUTLAS

Obliviot
Thanks for responding

Thanks for the response... I looked at that one also, was gonna' ask about it next:) . Are you cooling your VGA too or just your CPU? Does it work well? How long have you been using it? :confused:
Sorry about all the questions, but I'm kinda nervous about stepping into WC. Thanks again for your help.
 
Rob Williams

Rob Williams

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Been using them for around 4 or 5 months I believe... haven't had any issues with them. The bottom leaked a bit when I first got it, but a screwdriver took care of that. I like it overall, but I haven't had experience with others so I can't really compare.

I do have a GPU block but never used it... I don't overclock GPU's like I do CPU's or memory so I just never really had the need. My benching rig is changing all the time, so I don't feel like moving over a GPU block and dissassembling a card each time I need to move something :D

Don't be nervous.. if you go with an all-in-one system like the N500 or whatever, it's SO easy, trust me. Greg and Matt here have 'real' WC'ing rigs, but I just don't feel like putting in that much effort, especially since I tend to be in and out of the PC's all the time. Nothing to be scared of though, trust me on that ;)

When you are done, you will be like, "Wow, that WAS easy."
 
A72CUTLAS

A72CUTLAS

Obliviot
I went ahead and bought the NVidia Silencer 5 for my 7900GT and cut about an inch off the exhaust so it would fit. I haven't installed it yet 'cause I was waiting for my new x2 4200+ to arrive.:D If the Silencer works as well as advertised, I won't need my GPU W/C either.

Currently I have a 3200+ single core with a Zalman CNPS700B-AlCu on it. At idle Speedfan reads it at 36C and only 42-45C after 12 hours of Prime95. I know the dual core will be much hotter, thats why the inquiry into water cooling.

BTW, it's not the installation that has me nervous. It's the fact that in NewEgg customer reviews, no matter the cost(i.e. quality?) of the part/system, there are complaints of leakage. That is what makes me hesitant. The fact that you've been using yours for 4-5mos. without a problem is very encouraging.
 
A72CUTLAS

A72CUTLAS

Obliviot
Follow up

Have had this card installed & OC'd at 575/770(I know, nothing to brag about:eek:) for 1-2 months without any freezes or artifacts. Have the NV5 installed and it keeps it idling 38-40C and about 50-51C at load. And to top it off, I can barely hear it next to the Zalman and case fans!:cool:


P.S: modding this cooler for the 7900GT is the easiest thing to do. Just measure from the end and cut. You're done!:D
 
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