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System Name | Computer of Theseus |
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Processor | Intel i9-12900KS: 50x Pcore multi @ 1.18Vcore (target 1.275V -100mv offset) |
Motherboard | EVGA Z690 Classified |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D15S, 2xThermalRight TY-143, 4xNoctua NF-A12x25,3xNF-A12x15, 2xAquacomputer Splitty9Active |
Memory | G-Skill Trident Z5 (32GB) DDR5-6000 C36 F5-6000J3636F16GX2-TZ5RK |
Video Card(s) | EVGA Geforce 3060 XC Black Gaming 12GB |
Storage | 1x Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVMe (OS), 2x Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB (data 1 and 2), ASUS BW-16D1HT |
Display(s) | Dell S3220DGF 32" 2560x1440 165Hz Primary, Dell P2017H 19.5" 1600x900 Secondary, Ergotron LX arms. |
Case | Lian Li O11 Air Mini |
Audio Device(s) | Audiotechnica ATR2100X-USB, El Gato Wave XLR Mic Preamp, ATH M50X Headphones, Behringer 302USB Mixer |
Power Supply | Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1000W 80+ Platinum White |
Mouse | Zowie EC3-C |
Keyboard | Vortex Multix 87 Winter TKL (Gateron G Pro Yellow) |
Software | Win 10 LTSC 21H2 |
Picked up two 6850's for a crossfire system on my dad's machine. His motherboard (asus) has the pci-e slots so close together the cards are basically touching. This means they are overheating (or at the very least, near their limit) based on GPU-Z while running 3dmark11 to test it. I am thinking that removing the plastic on the topmost card would allow air to flow in and cool things better. GPU-Z indicates sensors show temps hit 80*C during 3dmark11.
Is it possible to remove the plastic shroud on the uppermost card so the card will get better airflow? Has anyone ever removed the plastic shrouds? How do I do so without breaking anything?
Thanks!
Is it possible to remove the plastic shroud on the uppermost card so the card will get better airflow? Has anyone ever removed the plastic shrouds? How do I do so without breaking anything?
Thanks!