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Old September 2, 2010, 09:17 AM
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Default Reference 5850.. possible to run with no fan/backplate?
Is it possible to run my computer without any sort of cooling on my 5850?
This is for 2D windows desktop only, no gaming.
I use it for 2 hours a day

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Old September 2, 2010, 09:20 AM
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why do you own a 5850 then?
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Old September 2, 2010, 09:21 AM
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No it is not possible. You'll cook the card instantly.
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Old September 2, 2010, 09:22 AM
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If all you are using is the supplied fan it should be just fine, but it needs some form of cooling.
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But he doesn't want to use the fan..
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he can water cool,but still the question is why do you even have a 5850 for that type of computer
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Old September 2, 2010, 09:30 AM
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He might as well sell the 5850 and get ~$250 back. And spend $<50 on a 4350 passive edition and call it a day.
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^absolutely
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Uh, WTF?
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He might as well sell the 5850 and get ~$250 back. And spend $<50 on a 4350 passive edition and call it a day.
x2 - Definitely the best option.
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