9600 Pro cool enough to be passive cooled?

[KDKPSJ]

Would it be? I don't want to spend extra bucks for Zalman or Thermaltake heatpipe HS.. Thanks

 

[clicknext]

I doubt it, since even a Radeon8500 isn't cool enough to be passive. The fan must be there for a reason. Shell out the money for a heatpipe system =D

 

[Blastman]

Sapphire 9600pro "Ultimate" comes passively cooled from the factory.

 

[GprophetB]

yeah that ultimate looks great, good price too

im gonna get one soon (within 2 weeks)

ill post results asap


but yeah i agree that heat pipe design looks great and perfroms better

 

[Blastman]

Here's a review...


http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/videocards/article.php/2245951