Galaxy GT430 1GB Video Card Thermal Image Analysis

**Doctor Feelgood** · Posted: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:30:18 Post Subject:

If there was one suggestion I might make in order to improve the life expectancy and reliability of the Galaxy GT430 1GB video card, it would be to address the two hot transistors found between the GPU cooler and the connectors on the back of the card. The GPU cooler slightly overhangs this area, but some low profile chipsinks could fit on to either.

caligo · Rated R Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 91 Location: East Coast

I was looking at infrared/thermal imaging cameras just a few days ago... still too pricey for the limited use I was intending. Anyway, I enjoyed the review. Definitely a unique was to review a product and is one of those things that makes BigBruin stand out.

skarydrunkguy · Posted: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:13:16 Post Subject:

goddamn do I want a thermal camera. and a new video card. camera first tho.

njdutchman · Rated PG Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 19

If you know any fire fighters they may be able to help out, they carry the TICs on the Apparatus.

Down side the'll likey have only the black and white screens unless they have a newer model.

Still it looks cool though seeing where the hot spots are.

Cressida · Rated PG Joined: 17 Sep 2025 Posts: 1

Should I use low-end heatsinks to improve the cooling of the hot transistors on the Galaxy GT430 1GB graphics card? Will this extend the life and reliability of the card? Wave