Where should VRM heatsinks be placed on this GPU?

[xtobymc]

Firstly, I apologise if this is a noob question, but after doing some Googling I've got myself a little confused. Basically, I'm getting a Kraken G10 cooler for my GPU but some reviews have mentioned VRM temperatures going up as a result, so I've started looking into VRM heatsinks.

These little things

The problem I am having is knowing where exactly they need to go on my GPU's PCB. Some forums/images I've seen say they're on the far right of the PCB, whilst others have mentioned them being adjacent to the processing unit itself. Here is an image of my GPU's PCB:

PCB Image

It would be great if somebody could just highlight where the heatsinks would need to be placed.

Thanks

 

[ThatVietGuy]

The heatsinks you've linked to go on top of the 12 chips that surround the main chip that has "Nvidia" written on it. However, those chips are the RAM chips, not the VRM you're looking for.

The VRM is located on the right 1/3 of the board.

 

[xtobymc]

The heatsinks you've linked to go on top of the 12 chips that surround the main chip that has "Nvidia" written on it. However, those chips are the RAM chips, not the VRM you're looking for.

Okay thanks, I appreciate the help

 

[airplanegeek]

Yep, those are for the VRAM packages around the gpu, but if you are still concerned with vrm temps you could always cut them up
http://www.eltonmaizemaze.co.uk/Jessica/GTX260/14small.jpg

 

[xtobymc]

Yep, those are for the VRAM packages around the gpu, but if you are still concerned with vrm temps you could always cut them up
http://www.eltonmaizemaze.co.uk/Jessica/GTX260/14small.jpg

Just a quick question regarding those smaller VRM spots on the right hands side. I found a photo of when the stock cooler for my GPU has been removed, and there appears to already be some sort of heatsink attached to the area where you mentioned cutting them up and placing them. I presume I can just leave this section as it is?

here's the photo

 

[airplanegeek]

Yep, just leave it.