chaotic_russ
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whats considered to be the max safe temps for the 6970 ? , while playing avp3 i am getting temps of 93c is this normal ?
whats considered to be the max safe temps for the 6970 ? , while playing avp3 i am getting temps of 93c is this normal ?
The max temperature I would think safe is don't let it go over 95 degree C.
And changing fan will void warranty, actually.
If you really want to replace the fan by yourself, please do it carefully, and keep original fan so that if you need RMA services in the future, you can change it back.
Thats an appalling response, don't think much of their customer service! I think you should speak to the supplier and see if you can swap it for another or even another brand
Have you manually set the fan speeds? What are your ambient (room) temps?
Also he said "If you really want to replace the fan by yourself, please do it carefully, and keep original fan so that if you need RMA services in the future, you can change it back."
If I'm reading it right, you can change it as long as you have the original fan and heatsink, since I doubt they'll open it up and chemically test what thermal paste you applied and void it on that basis, manufactures at least in my experience tend to give people the benefit of the doubt.
the reply i got from powercolor , not the reply i asked lol
asked about changing the heatpaste lol not the heatsink
That still voids the warranty
I think you are talking about the thermal grease. And yes, it would; but if it is the same color as we used, then it should be ok. And please mount the screws carefully if you decide to change it.
it does yes , reply from powercolor =
not happy that the temps go so high tbh , was expecting better this time around lol
Basically what the guy is saying, is if we can't tell that you removed the heatsink and reapplied the thermal grease than you're fine. It technically voids warranty like overclocking, but if we can't tell the difference you're fine.
but until i removed the heatsink i cannot tell what colour the thermal compound is lol , i have some mx4 which i hope is the same