I used the camera someone loaned me which looks almost like that A520, same brand I believe. I'm going with that A520.

There is a sweet little hard mod for that 8500 of yours, well if you want to call it that, you can do it a few different ways. I found it over at Modskkrimpz, I love this site.
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotofaqlink.php?linkid=1684

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That is one way to do it, but over time your mod can fall off with the pencil. I suppose you could spray a sealer on it. I would do it like a true volt mod and solder a resistor there. Any good with an iron? If not I have some simple techniques that make soldering quick and clean. I pretty damn good with a hot probe as I have done a lot of soldering. I just completed a droop mod on my mobo. I have already flashed that card from a 5900 to a 5950 but I don't need to do a volt mod yet. Usually people only do it because they can or because they need to squeeze every last bit of performance out.


Color Code Table


I really need to get a rework station with the tiny pin and blade probes.
http://www.heinc.com/jbc/images/AM6000SMD1.jpg
Process
http://www.heinc.com/jbc/repair.html


But you could go over the top and get the micro ultra-hardcore modder equipment like this below and replace even the smallest of components with ease.

FINEPLACER® Micro Rework Station
http://www.finetech.de/enid/b8a18001...tation_34.html

http://www.finetech.de/enid/6c853557...ssives_a4.html

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On the core I used regular AS5....... if you do a tint first it always works out better. I used the white epoxy, because the silver has the potential to bridge two close-proximityelectrical paths if you get a little messy. AS5 makes extremely great products. I recommend buying the big tube as well, as I'm almost out. Though there is a better product in another country that's a little better. Can't quite recall it.

Now I only used the heatpipes on this card because of the sound of the cards stock cooling. I believe it was the loudest they've ever put out. As for the fans blowing through the fins I have some big ones. But to control them I have a rheobus. Sunbeam rheobus is the cheapest workhorse out there and as long as you don't overload one of the channels with more that 20 watts you'll be all right. I have two 120mm panaflow's running whisper quiet, they're both on one channel.

And yes, heatpipes are the cheapest most effective way to overclock with just "air" if you will.

With Thermalright's XP90 anyone can overclock their CPU with high V-core for under $30 bones. http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/pro...1&cat=0&page=1

Now watercooling IMHO cost too much for 10-20 lower degrees and I'd advise to stay away from it. Save your money up and go with a used or new pr0my or something for $800. Then you can experience the benefits from cryogenics -40's c. Then you can show off your frosty pics!

http://www.jab-tech.com/customer/pro...1&cat=0&page=1

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