Better cooler for XFX Radeon 6950

[lorddavid]

I have a problem with a used xfx radeon 6950, I ask before (http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2313664/problem-radeon-xfx-6950.html#xtor=EPR-8809) now I'm 90% sure that the problem is overheating, I change that thinkg between the gpu and the cooler (in spanish is pasta termica, dont know in english) and now the video card doesnt turn off, only when I demand a lot of use, for example Windows Experience in windows 7, the temp when I do that is 103cº, and after a minute it turn off, in normal use is about 75 to 90 (100 in worse case) and never turn off.

So, I want a new cooler, but I never bought one in the past, what cooler is recommended for that video card? I dont have too much money, I want the best price/performance, I will not going to do overclock, or use crossfire. I read About Accelero Artic, but I want some good recommendations.

 

[LukaBoki]

Arctic Accelero Hybrid II-120 is a GREAT one,highly recommend it.
If you can't afford it,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186097
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426026
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186096

 

[lorddavid]

Hi, sorry for not answer before, I have the money and I was about to decide for the ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo III, but then I saw this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arctic-Cooling-Accelero-Xtreme-Plus-VGA-Cooler-Nvidia-AMD-ATI-NEW-IN-BOX-/111402672546?pt=US_Video_Card_GPU_Cooling&hash=item19f01de1a2

Its seems very attractive, but, I read that I need to purchase heatsink separatly, is that true? is really necessary? and the other problem is that I'm not sure how big will be my card and if that will fit.

Wich one would be better then? this (the one that i was about to buy) http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARCTIC-Accelero-Twin-Turbo-III-VGA-Cooler-for-nVidia-AMD-Dual-92mm-PWM-Fans-/380947734253?pt=US_Video_Card_GPU_Cooling&hash=item58b2411eed
or this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arctic-Cooling-Accelero-Xtreme-Plus-VGA-Cooler-Nvidia-AMD-ATI-NEW-IN-BOX-/111402672546?pt=US_Video_Card_GPU_Cooling&hash=item19f01de1a2

 

[LukaBoki]

Get the Arctic Accelero Xtreme Plus,I believe it's slightly better than the Twin Turbo III.

 

[lorddavid]

ok, but its need the Ram heatsink? I search and I cant found if that is really need it or not, and even cant found it to buy it

 

[LukaBoki]

RAM heatsink?

 

[lorddavid]

Yes, this said that I need it RAM and voltage regulator heatsinks set and thermal glue

 

[LukaBoki]

I believe you get those with the Arctic Accelero Hybrid II-120.

 

[lorddavid]

yes,. but the description said that for tha Accelero Xtreme Plus I need to buy it separatly, I seached in ebay and I cant found it. My question if that is really necessary? Or I can install it without that?

 

[LukaBoki]

I am not entirely sure,but I think you can.
I believe it's safer to get the Arctic Accelero Twin Turbo III then.

 

[lorddavid]

Ok, I will do that

 

[LukaBoki]

Alrighty.