dantheman122 Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Hi there, brand new to the forum but I'm hoping someone can help me. I've recently got a Gigabyte GTX 580 Super Overclock and attempted to change the cooler to the Arctic Accelero Xtreme Plus II however when I was following the installation instructions I noticed the SOC card is different to the normal GTX 580. The Voltage Regulators are only in one row and differently spaced which meant the large heatsinks I installed on it aren't balanced on the two rows of the regulators, instead sitting on one, and the thermal tape doesn't touch anything. This means they don't exactly seem like they're stuck on tight at all and I'm a bit worried they might fall off. Long story short, has anyone done this installation and can give me any tips? I thought about using the strip of thermal tape from the including Gigabyte cooler to install the larger heatsinks of the Arctic Xtreme rather than the included mixer thermal glue that comes with the Arctic? Any help would be fantastic! Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 The Gigabyte GTX 580 Super Overclock is not a reference PCB, the Arctic Accelero Xtreme Plus II is only for the reference PCB models, Check Arctic's website, it says that right on the bottom of the page. Link Also why are you changing the cooler? The gigabyte one is excellent and I think is slightly better already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman122 Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Oh balls, i didn't know that. So no way to fit it? I just thought the arctic was better from what I've read online. Would have been good if the computer shop told me they weren't compatible before selling them to me.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Oh balls, i didn't know that. So no way to fit it? I just thought the arctic was better from what I've read online. Would have been good if the computer shop told me they weren't compatible before selling them to me.. Please choose you components carefully as we are unable to guaranty compatibility. Sits on a sign behind the counter where I buy most my stuff. just the way things are unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticknstone Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 How about gigabyte and their 83 mhz "Super Overclock". Well at least the gpu purchased is giving the extra 83 mhz. I wonder if they could double that to 166 mhz would they name the card "Super Duper Overclock." I am pretty sure even reference cards can reach those gains, but they wouldn't run as cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 If you must use the accellero cooler then enzotech makes some ram and mosfets coolers. I'd sell the 580 and the cooler and get a reference cooler to get a reference 580 and a waterblock for it. Would cost roughly the same between an evga gtx580 plus an em waterblock and backing plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 I agree with the others, the stock cooler is already better than the reference and the hardware layout is different from reference so I'd just sell the Accelero and use what you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman122 Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Yeah, I've gone back to the stock cooler. Sat at around 77 degrees celsius on 100% usage on BF3 on Ultra so seems to be all good. Gonna try the arctic on my friends card instead. Thanks for your help guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Yeah, I've gone back to the stock cooler. Sat at around 77 degrees celsius on 100% usage on BF3 on Ultra so seems to be all good. Gonna try the arctic on my friends card instead. Thanks for your help guys. Good deal Dan. 77c is really good for air cooling. I'm about 20 - 25c degrees cooling with my gtx480 on water just to give you an idea of the difference between the best air and water. And Being a gtx480 you can still cook an egg on the top heat spreader. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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