is 5770 HD card quiet?

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is 5770 HD card quiet?

Post by misenlai » Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:47 pm

I'm getting a 5770 HD card for my HTPC build? is it worth it or should I get the 5750 instead for quietness?

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Post by CA_Steve » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:07 pm

If the purpose is for HTPC applications, then both cards are performance overkill.

Are there applications you want to run that will use the 3D processing power of these cards? Otherwise, you could get a 4350 or 4550 fanless card and meet your 2D HTPC needs.

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Post by misenlai » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:12 pm

planning to run games on it as well... light game like WoW.. but i don't want to upgrade in the future again so might as well.

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Post by misenlai » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:13 pm

so i heard this is super quiet.. and cooll...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814102868

the vaporx 5770, does it fit in the antec nsk2480?

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Post by b_rubenstein » Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:27 am

The 5000 series cards have audio bitstreaming capabilities that the 4000 series cards don't.

If cost isn't a big issue, just go with the 5770.

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Post by CA_Steve » Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:41 am

I've only seen two reviews on the 5770 vapor-x card so far, @ techgage and hexus. Neither provides audio testing, just a "sounds quiet to me" subjective test with their rather noisy setups. Based on some Vapor-X 5750 reviews, I think it'll be quieter than the two stock solutions. If your HTPC is 6' away and your sound system is on, perhaps it'll be inaudible.

I'm opting to get the xfx 5770 w/ stock egg cooler and then retrofit with an Accelero L2 Pro in a couple of weeks. Good review at HT4U.net

Can't comment on fusion case fit.

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Post by cb95014 » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:07 pm

CA_Steve wrote:I'm opting to get the xfx 5770 w/ stock egg cooler and then retrofit with an Accelero L2 Pro
This is what I would do, except I would probably go with an S1 rev2 and mod it slightly (cut the fins back on one end to the first heat pipe). This is a very easy mod, but if you are not comfortable with a Dremel, then the L2 is clearly a better choice. However, the added surface area on the S2 means that for a well-ventilated case you may be able to run it completely passive.

My experience with a variety of non-reference but factory-configured "quiet" coolers is that they are usually not particularly quiet, or effective, or both. Adding an excellent after-market cooler is *extremely* easy, and usually cost-effective compared to the "silent" cooler mark-ups. ATI's built-in over-clocking tool also means that you usually can easily get a noticeable bump in performance simply by using a higher-quality cooler.
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Post by cb95014 » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:18 pm

Regarding the case, I've used an S1 in a Fusion. You simply have to gently bend the pipes (very easy) so the cooler forms an 'L' shape. Note that this will consume one additional slot (3 total) for the GPU and cooler. Assuming you don't need the slots, this works very well.

However, if you are considering the Fusion, please also consider the CoolerMaster Elite 360. This is an excellent little case that is noticeably smaller than the Fusion. There are some trade-offs (see my experience at: viewtopic.php?t=56442&highlight=), but I am planning to switch my HTPC from a Fusion to the CM Elite 360.

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Post by misenlai » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:27 pm

well the vaporx i posted above is same price as the reference 5770...
so I think getting the cooler would be extra $$$

I have read a few reviews.. I think this vaporx 5770 might be ok. I just hope it fit in the Fusion

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Post by cb95014 » Fri Dec 18, 2009 9:09 pm

misenlai wrote:well the vaporx i posted above is same price as the reference 5770...
so I think getting the cooler would be extra $$$
Um, no.

The HIS 5770 is currently selling on NewEgg for $22 less than the VaporX. The L2 is $20 + shipping at SVC, so the cost is a wash. You seem to be looking for reasons to buy the VaporX, which is fine, but IMO the HIS + L2 is a superior solution. And for $5 more (plus a little modding), the S1 is even better. But obviously this is up to you...

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Post by misenlai » Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:08 pm

haha yea.. i think i didn't want to go into trouble installing it. Last build i attached a gigantic heat sink on my quad core and it was a pain :)

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Post by mczak » Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:30 am

CA_Steve wrote:I've only seen two reviews on the 5770 vapor-x card so far, @ techgage and hexus. Neither provides audio testing, just a "sounds quiet to me" subjective test with their rather noisy setups.
ht4u also did a review and they quite liked it: http://ht4u.net/reviews/2009/sapphire_r ... index9.php

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Post by CA_Steve » Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:43 am

another day - another review. :D

Looks good.

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Post by Stephen » Sat Dec 26, 2009 4:22 am

Is the vapor-X 5770 quieter than the vapor-x 5750?

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Post by ekerazha » Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:38 am

There's also a passive 5750 from Club 3D (it is a 5750 with Accelero S1): http://www.club3d.nl/products/products_ ... uct_id=222

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Post by danimal » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:25 am

ekerazha wrote:There's also a passive 5750 from Club 3D (it is a 5750 with Accelero S1): http://www.club3d.nl/products/products_ ... uct_id=222
that looks like the powercolor card?

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Post by kater » Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:05 am

This 3D Club card doesn't sport an AC S1. It's a proprietary cooler. Very similar to S1. That said, it should work just fine on this model. Just have a slow spinning 80/92 mm fan down front and you'll be fine.

BTW...

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HIS now has a new 5770. Note the single height I/O bracket AND the seemingly better positioned GPU. Both features should translate to much much better chances of AC S1 fitting this baby w/o problems. No stupid double DVI, no GPU close to I/O. I'm looking to pounce on this one once my 4770 gets too slow.

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Post by Kaleid » Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:09 pm

cb95014 wrote:
CA_Steve wrote:I'm opting to get the xfx 5770 w/ stock egg cooler and then retrofit with an Accelero L2 Pro
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ATI's built-in over-clocking tool also means that you usually can easily get a noticeable bump in performance simply by using a higher-quality cooler.
1. I'd also like to recommend the S1 rev B. Dremel is however not necessary:
http://img690.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=a ... rangle.jpg
(500rpm fan. Temps: 30C idle / 44 at max with o/c)

2. I would be cautious with the auto-overclocking tool as it fried my 3870 by overclocking too quickly to all too high numbers and this was with an after market cooler which is much more efficient than vanilla.
With newer drivers auto-tune o/c might have improved though.

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Post by ~El~Jefe~ » Thu Jan 14, 2010 7:30 am

the 5770 overclocks like a champ.

3870 from Visiontek did as well, they cherry pick theirs.

I wouldnt buy the xfx one I have, it has a super loud shroud. I am going to put it on my WC loop though so it will be silent shortly. the new Egg cooler is quieter by a factor of 2x

I would buy only sapphire's vapor-x one if i wasnt going to change the cooler on it to custom. That thing is awesome and the components are higher quality on the pcb.

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