Got my set today. Its only like R380 delivery incl so wont be a big @$##$ when its not performing bad. Will test it on my 2x HD3850's and post my findings in the next few days for those that like to know. I got a Gigabyte Chassis thats known for bad curcilation (around the HD's anyway). Maybe I can take out a few 120mm fans. My system sounds like a jet taking off.
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Thestealth
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When your jet lands, post your experience please!
iDenTiTy
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I don't think it will be good enough for our 4850s hey!!
The price is normally a good indicator...
Ok so I got it installed last night. Took about 1.5 hours. Everything is in the box. Had no probs with any parts that was needed.
Only prob about the kit is the memory heatsinks. On my card the 3 top side memory chips couldnt be covered with the heatsinks cause the cooler pipes is in the way.
Havent had time to test it (Diablo2 doesnt stress the cards hehe). Will install a game tonight, do some overclocking and some tests with 3Dmark. What I can say so far is that my cards idle on 29 degrees C (lower than my overclocked E4300@ 3Ghz) which idles @ about 34 degrees. I took out 2 120mm fans but the noise sounds about the same. The power cables of the kit can plug into the Mobo (3 connections) or via cable. Luckely I had 3 extra fan headers on my mobo.
So far so good.
Only prob about the kit is the memory heatsinks. On my card the 3 top side memory chips couldnt be covered with the heatsinks cause the cooler pipes is in the way.
Havent had time to test it (Diablo2 doesnt stress the cards hehe). Will install a game tonight, do some overclocking and some tests with 3Dmark. What I can say so far is that my cards idle on 29 degrees C (lower than my overclocked E4300@ 3Ghz) which idles @ about 34 degrees. I took out 2 120mm fans but the noise sounds about the same. The power cables of the kit can plug into the Mobo (3 connections) or via cable. Luckely I had 3 extra fan headers on my mobo.
So far so good.
Ok so I tested abit last night. 3Dmark doesnt do much for stressing after 4 runs the temp was only 36 degrees. I then overclocked in CCC and the max temp I got was 46 degrees. All the games I played couldnt get the temp past 46. The real test will be in the summer when ambient temps is way higher than it is now. In winter at least its worth the money. Hehe