Anyone using crystal orb for their video card?

[RgrPark]

I just ordered one for my GF3 ti-200...was wondering how good this sucker works...i read all the reviews...sounds good so far

 

[Hauk]

I have a Gainward GF3 card I just installed the Crystal Orb on. It's a nice piece of hardware, with one exception. I was not able to install using the so-called "easy push pins." With an tremendous amount of force, I was able to get one pin pushed through, while the other pin bent before it would go through.

I ended up slapping it on with Artic Silver Adhesive. I'd learn about a fool-proof way to install using the pins before attempting...

 

[ChrisADuffy]

SteelSix, I ordered the Gainward GeForce 3Ti 200 also, from Newegg. And also ordered the Crystal orb www.openlinx.com. I hope the Gainward "golden sample lives up to it's reputation for overclockability. How do you like yours?

 

[Hauk]

In short, I love Gainward. I just bought the non-Golden Sample Powerpack, and with the Crystal Orb installed and stock memory sinks, I'm clocking it at 240 core, 560 memory, complete stability. I'm using latest Nvidia drivers, and the "CoolBits" hack instead of Gainward's Expert Tool to overclock. Here's the link for the hack: ...Text

I was going to opt for the Golden Sample, but had a feeling the regular card with same memory would overclock fine. You'll hold a better resale value on yours in the long run though

 

[FlowerMan]

GF3 With Fan

GF3 Without Fan

Another Angle

This is how you should be modding your card

 

[ChrisADuffy]

home made heatsinks?

 

[EdipisReks]

FlowerMan, are those cut up Alphas?

--jacob

 

[FlowerMan]

Cut up Alpha square pin heatsinks from www.millisec.com