I bought GPU Pccooler K101F universal cooler ?

[user33331]

Hello
I bought Chinese Pccooler K101F universal cooler for HD3560 for 20$usd.
- It has 4x pure copper pipes but everything else such as fins are only anodized to copper colored.
- I had to a little bit "dremel" the bottom plate to a smaller size (=Components were too close) to fit the 43,2x43,2mm mount on HD3650 but it is a good fit overall.

- The GPU die is so small like 10x10mm so it does not direct the heat as well as like AMD's CPU "45x45mm".
Anyone else bought this GPU cooler ? ( Came with a bunch of small heat sink which depth was only 6mm. Size: 14x13x6mm and also smaller mosfet heat sinks 5x5x4mm. )

K101F Temperatures were:
100% usage. Without fan= 44*C. ( Core 745MHz, Memory 500MHz)
I believe with that 100x100x25mm fan it is around= 30*C.

Sapphire's HD3650:
Original OEM cooler with fan(50mm) same settings temps were lower= 35*C. But 50mm fan is loud.

It is OK but nothing special :-( Looks good but it is only anodized to look like copper.

I bought a slim Noctua fan for itNF-A9x14 PWM 92x92x14mm to fit and block only 2x PCI slots instead of 3x PCI slots. Too bad CFM is only 30 on Noctua slim.

Don't know if Arctic L2 Accelero Plus full aluminium is any better ?

 

[NdMk2o1o]

Cheap Chinese junk, enough said, the accelero will be miles better than both that and the stock cooling solution.

 

[user33331]

I think the 100mm fan plays a big role in cooling ?
I tough I could use it as a passive cooler. I used Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste.
Basic 100x100x25 CFM=50
Slim 100x100x12 CFM=30 (Coarsely 50% less)

How hot Arctic L2 Accelero Plus runs without it's 92x92x14mm fan ?
These two are about the same in size and price.

Should I 1200-grit wet sand paper the cooler's mounting surface to mirror polish ? It had some machining visible.

 

[NdMk2o1o]

So I'm assuming your main goal was to reduce the noise of the stock cooler whilst still keeping temps reasonable?

In that case the noctua fan with the cooler you've already bought (though it's quality is questionable to say the least) should be really quiet and keep it cooler than running it passive, I would probably do that instead of wasting even more money on a card that's probably worth $10.

What are the temps like with that setup I mentioned?

 

[jboydgolfer]

i did a little searching, and although finding reviews on this cooler in English is turning out to be difficult, i can understand enough of the reviews i did find,to know that it is a reasonably capable cooler. @user33331 Ill post a review on it here, maybe it would be of some help, or atleast some peace of mind.

i used google translate to sort of get the gist of the review, and it is positive, obviously not the best, but capable. the review i found, was done using a 8600GT

 

[eidairaman1]

Arctic, Thermalright, Gelid, are the only way, buying a 560 cooler for a 3650 is not the best solution but if you have steady hands it can eork, but alas you get what you pay for.

 

[dorsetknob]

I would probably do that instead of wasting even more money on a card that's probably worth $10.

If its the AGP HD3650 its Still Sought after for Retro Builds and they fetch $30 to $40 on ebay for a good working Item
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/313/radeon-hd-3650-agp

 

[eidairaman1]

If its the AGP HD3650 its Still Sought after for Retro Builds and they fetch $30 to $40 on ebay for a good working Item
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/313/radeon-hd-3650-agp

Heck a 1950 Pro or XT are probably sought after too

 

[user33331]

It is an AGP version of Sapphire HD3650 (2008) and yes I spent >60$usd air cooling it on:
+ Thermal paste
+ Bunch of different heat sinks
+ Thermal stickers 2-sided
+ Quality fan
+ Cooler
+ Time
for an old card
Basic HD3650 cards are worth 30-40$ in ebay. ( I only paid 10usd$ including shipping for it because I don't pay list prices )
Larger size HD3850 and HD4670 are 40-60$ in ebay list price. But they don't fit to my microATX case.

Now I have installed Noctua 92x92x15mm Fan (20$usd).
Then overclocked Core=750MHz(max.), Memory=500MHz(max.).
( Stock settings Core=725MHz, Memory=400MHz. )
Ati Afterburner
Temperatures with the fan are max.=34*C ( Didn't go over that at any point HWinfo-program )

• How to bypass those maximum limits on Afterburner program ? It has locked the maximum MHz-settings ?

There is a youtube video where settings are both 900MHz and 900MHz on HD3650.

 

[jboydgolfer]

How to bypass those maximum limits on Afterburner program ? It has locked the maximum MHz-settings ?

You'll need to Open the MSIAfterburner.cfg (located in install directory of where you put afterburner), with Notepad &
Change the "enable unofficial overclocking" Value of 0 to 1. Select "File" and select "Save as".

Also, in afterburner settings 1st tab, enable "unlocked voltage control"

If you have any problems, just search "enable unofficial overclocking on MSI afterburner" , theres videos on YouTube

 

[user33331]

The youtube user used Rivatuner to get 900MHz, 900MHz.
Latest seems to be Rivatuner 2.24c(2009)

• I try both methods to unlock more MHz.

So I add +50MHz in steps and do I test the added MHz with that "Fuzzytail-software" or do extensive 3Dmark tests be ok or AMD Autotune tests ? If I see errors I lower the MHzs until stable again...

 

[Vya Domus]

I had a 3650 and there's no way it can do 900mhz.

 

[user33331]

"I had a 3650 and there's no way it can do 900mhz."
HD3650 on a basic aluminium stock cooler or a aftermarket cooler ?
My temperatures are only 30-34*C ( 750 | 500 MHz )

60$ GPU cooler parts + Total 150$ Modern case: 120mm 4pcs bunch of fans ( Noctua & Alpenföhn ).

 

[dorsetknob]

The youtube user used Rivatuner to get 900MHz, 900MHz.

I had a 3650 and there's no way it can do 900mhz.

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