9800Pro O/C -> Arctic Cooler or 92mm fan in left side of case blowing on agp slot?

[bob4432]

what do you think i would be better off, getting a arctic cooler for the 9800pro or a putting a 92mm fan in the left side of the case blowing directly on the agp slot? i can't hit xt speeds with the stock cooler and that is what i am trying to achieve.

 

[theMan]

definately get a zalman vf700-cu

 

[Budman]

Neither, you would better off with a Zalman vf700-xx http://www.zalmanusa.com/usa/product/view.asp?idx=149&code=013

 

[theMan]

Originally posted by: Budman
Neither, you would better off with a Zalman vf700-xx http://www.zalmanusa.com/usa/product/view.asp?idx=149&code=013

i beat you

 

[Saga]

Just out of curiosity, how much better is a Zalman than an ATI Silencer, realistically speaking? I'm looking for something to port the air directly from the case as well.

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: Izusaga
Just out of curiosity, how much better is a Zalman than an ATI Silencer, realistically speaking? I'm looking for something to port the air directly from the case as well.

This Thread created by RussianSensation contains a pretty decent review of a few of the best coolers on an x800.

Zalman looks pretty sweet.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Elcs

Originally posted by: Izusaga
Just out of curiosity, how much better is a Zalman than an ATI Silencer, realistically speaking? I'm looking for something to port the air directly from the case as well.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1611690&enterthread=y">This</a> Thread created by RussianSensation contains a pretty decent review of a few of the best coolers on an x800.

Zalman looks pretty sweet.

fixed link - Fixed

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Elcs

Originally posted by: Izusaga
Just out of curiosity, how much better is a Zalman than an ATI Silencer, realistically speaking? I'm looking for something to port the air directly from the case as well.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1611690&enterthread=y">This</a> Thread created by RussianSensation contains a pretty decent review of a few of the best coolers on an x800.

Zalman looks pretty sweet.

interesting how those benches show the zalman units working well but did not wing because they were not as quiet...

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: Elcs

Originally posted by: Izusaga
Just out of curiosity, how much better is a Zalman than an ATI Silencer, realistically speaking? I'm looking for something to port the air directly from the case as well.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1611690&enterthread=y">This</a> Thread created by RussianSensation contains a pretty decent review of a few of the best coolers on an x800.

Zalman looks pretty sweet.

interesting how those benches show the zalman units working well but did not wing because they were not as quiet...

Thanks for fixing my link. Trying to linkify in a hurry is not my best talent.

It is quite weird how Zalman had the best cooling and not the quietest operation. They have a reputation of good cooling at the quietest operation.

To be honest, that doesnt deter me from the Zalman. I think the small increase in noise over the competition is outweighed by the extra cooling power.

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Elcs

Originally posted by: bob4432

Originally posted by: Elcs

Originally posted by: Izusaga
Just out of curiosity, how much better is a Zalman than an ATI Silencer, realistically speaking? I'm looking for something to port the air directly from the case as well.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1611690&enterthread=y">This</a> Thread created by RussianSensation contains a pretty decent review of a few of the best coolers on an x800.

Zalman looks pretty sweet.

interesting how those benches show the zalman units working well but did not wing because they were not as quiet...

Thanks for fixing my link. Trying to linkify in a hurry is not my best talent.

It is quite weird how Zalman had the best cooling and not the quietest operation. They have a reputation of good cooling at the quietest operation.

To be honest, that doesnt deter me from the Zalman. I think the small increase in noise over the competition is outweighed by the extra cooling power.

no probs, with 8 fans in my case, i doubt i would even notice it. definately looking into it as i don't want to upgrade as now my upgrade would cause a new m/b, cpu and video card to go pci-e, no sense going agp anymore...

 

[Elcs]

Originally posted by: bob4432
no probs, with 8 fans in my case, i doubt i would even notice it. definately looking into it as i don't want to upgrade as now my upgrade would cause a new m/b, cpu and video card to go pci-e, no sense going agp anymore...

I came up to the point where I wanted to upgrade but Id pretty much need an entire new machine.

My 9800Pro is scorching hot at the moment even in the cool conditions here and no graphical strain. Im waiting for Sapphire to tell me whether I need to send it back or not. I know its most likely nothing serious but I dont want to buy a Zalman, void my warranty and have the card die on me the next day.