Cooler Swap GTX 770TI to 780Ti

[Hyra]

So I currently have two cards on my hands, a reference GTX780Ti and a Gigabyte Windforce OC 770Ti. Would it be possible and would it work if I swapped the coolers on these cards?

[Hyra]

Just now, vinyldash303 said:

Might be possible if both use refrence PCB. Might have issues with the fan wiring.

 

That being said I prefer the reference coolers but take them both apart and see whats up with the mounts.

Reference coolers are nice but mine regularly reaches 80-85C at a noise level close to 60Db so it can easily be heard around the entire house (and it's a rather large house)

[BLCT]

16 minutes ago, UnreliablyGood said:

So I currently have two cards on my hands, a reference GTX780Ti and a Gigabyte Windforce OC 770Ti. Would it be possible and would it work if I swapped the coolers on these cards?

A GTX 770Ti doesn't exist... does it? If you mean GTX 780Ti, then maybe. I remember reading that the the Gigabyte windforce 780Ti uses a reference PCB layout. If that's the case then there shouldn't be any problem. 

[Hyra]

1 minute ago, BLCT said:

A GTX 770Ti doesn't exist... does it? If you mean GTX 780Ti, then maybe. I remember reading that the the Gigabyte windforce 780Ti uses a reference PCB layout. If that's the case then there shouldn't be any problem. 

I'm sorry I meant to say GTX 770 OC (My cousin told me it was a 770Ti for some reason and I believed him)

[BLCT]

1 minute ago, UnreliablyGood said:

I'm sorry I meant to say GTX 770 OC (My cousin told me it was a 770Ti for some reason and I believed him)

I don't think that wouldn't work out. The GTX 770 PCB layout is different compared to a GTX 780Ti. The memory chips are placed in different locations for both cards, the GTX 780Ti has 1 spare memory chip, not to mention that they are bigger. The power chokes are also in a different location on the 780Ti, compared to the 770. Also, why would you want a reference cooler for a GTX 780Ti? That card runs hotter and uses more power, than the 770. The reference cooler isn't very good, that's why different manufacturers put a better and different coolers on all of their PREMIUM cards. Also, your GTX 780Ti is an OC model by GIGABYTE, they used a special cooler to help with the higher overclock cooling, they figured that the stock reference cooler isn't enough. So, even if the card's PCBs magically lined up. I do not think it is a good idea, as the extra heat that comes with the OC will emit to much heat for the stock cooler.

[Hyra]

Just now, BLCT said:

I don't think that wouldn't work out. The GTX 770 PCB layout is different compared to a GTX 780Ti. The memory chips are placed in different locations for both cards, the GTX 780Ti has 1 spare memory chip, not to mention that they are bigger. The power chokes are also in a different location on the 780Ti, compared to the 770. Also, why would you want a reference cooler for a GTX 780Ti? That card runs hotter and uses more power, than the 770. The reference cooler isn't very good, that's why different manufacturers put a better and different coolers on all of their PREMIUM cards. Also, your GTX 780Ti is an OC model by GIGABYTE, they used a special cooler to help with the higher overclock cooling, they figured that the stock reference cooler isn't enough. So, even if the card's PCBs magically lined up. I do not think it is a good idea, as the extra heat that comes with the OC will emit to much heat for the stock cooler.

I just wanted to clarify: I'm trying to get a Gigabyte Windforce 770 cooler onto a reference 780Ti for better cooling due to extra fans and increased airflow. Otherwise, I thing I won't attempt is as there is too much that can go wrong here.

[Mick Naughty]

The cooler itself should screw down to the four holes just fine. If the wiring matches you would be good to go. If the wind force uses a mid plate, that may not fit. Just take them apart and check. 

 

Also what’s wrong with your 780 to see those temps? What’s the clock speed and voltage? 

[Hyra]

On 12/28/2018 at 5:36 AM, Mick Naughty said:

The cooler itself should screw down to the four holes just fine. If the wiring matches you would be good to go. If the wind force uses a mid plate, that may not fit. Just take them apart and check. 

 

Also what’s wrong with your 780 to see those temps? What’s the clock speed and voltage? 

I keep the clock speed at stock most of the time with stock voltages, but I do dab around in overclocking. Since I make sure that afterburner has been shut down most of the time, I have those temps at stock speeds. Is this abnormal for a blower style founder's edition?

[Mick Naughty]

10 minutes ago, UnreliablyGood said:

I keep the clock speed at stock most of the time with stock voltages, but I do dab around in overclocking. Since I make sure that afterburner has been shut down most of the time, I have those temps at stock speeds. Is this abnormal for a blower style founder's edition?

Yes that is abnormal for a reference blower, if you must call it an fe. 

 

Which is why I asked what it’s clocking too. 

[Hyra]

Just now, Mick Naughty said:

Yes that is abnormal for a reference blower, if you must call it an fe. 

 

Which is why I asked what it’s clocking too. 

I can't remember off the top of my head, but I can't give you the temps because recently I've been running the card without the shroud as I've decided to keep the stock cooler and use Linus's video on how to paint a GPU

 

[Mick Naughty]

Clock speeds, not temps. 

[Hyra]

Just now, Mick Naughty said:

Clock speeds, not temps. 

 

[Mick Naughty]

Jesus Christ. Is the fan even on?

 

I have it hard clocked, so no boosting. 120% power limit and 100% fan unlocked. 

 

Can run about 1270 on the core with max voltage. Will stay in the 70’s with max fan of course. 

[Hyra]

1 minute ago, Mick Naughty said:

Jesus Christ. Is the fan even on?

 

I have it hard clocked, so no boosting. 120% power limit and 100% fan unlocked. 

 

Can run about 1270 on the core with max voltage. Will stay in the 70’s with max fan of course. 

The fan is on and running (I can hear it very clearly) and even the case fans are all up to 75%.

[Mick Naughty]

May be time for new paste and perhaps pads. I’ve never had a blower card run that hot. Even my 1080’s run cooler.