So I've got a reference R9 290 (Asus I believe; though that part doesn't really matter as the only difference is a sticker afaik). It gets to about 80-90c under-load, and it sounds like a jet, thus I'd like to replace the heatsink/cooler.
My first question is how difficult of a job is it to remove the heatsink, and then replace the thermal paste and stick on a new one?
And my second question would be what products should I use? I'm considering the corsair H55 along with the Kraken G10. Along with some generic copper heatsinks for the vram and ram. Though I thought it'd be a good idea to get some advice on this as I've never replaced a GPU heatsink before. Though I have built a PC before, so I'm not completely incompetent when it comes to messing with PC parts.
Only thing to add is I would like it to not be very heavy, but if it is I can probably find a solution to keep the card from bending the slot or something.
Links :
H55: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181029
G10: http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/138-kraken-g10-gpu-bracket.html