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Old September 11, 2008, 01:28 PM
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Default Best method for 4870X2 fan speed changes
I have seen several methods online from editing the profile that is simple but a little limiting as far as variable speeds go. I am wondering if anyone can recommend the best tested method for Changing the Fan speed of a Diamond 4870X2. Preferable one that allows me to control the fan speed easily or auto controls it. I am thinking of voiding the warranty and just hooking up the fan to a to a variable speed controller however if possible I would like to avoid this considering shes only 2 days old.
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Old September 11, 2008, 02:09 PM
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[H] Enthusiast - Take Control of Your 4800 Video Card's Fan
Best article i've seen to date. Will be trying it tonight...
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Old September 11, 2008, 06:41 PM
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[H] Enthusiast - Take Control of Your 4800 Video Card's Fan
Best article i've seen to date. Will be trying it tonight...
Any of these meathods work for CrossfireX? I got 2x 4870x2 's and last time I did profile editing it only effected the fan on one of the 2 cards.
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A custom bios is probably your best bet but I'm not sure if there is any out for your card. Use the power of google.
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Old September 11, 2008, 07:39 PM
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Yeah the profile edit seemed the easiest way to set the fan speed to a solid level...I never thought of the Hotkeys. However going this way I figured out already via the power of google and many many forums I was wondering thought if any of the higher ups who have had this card longer might have discovered a better way.
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I use this method:
EggXpert.com - How to change your 4870x2 fan speed
Works like a charm for me on my 4870X2 and Vista 64
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