The Zalman VF700 is a pretty big cooler too expecially considering you cannot place a PCI card right under it because it will severly restrict air flow. The Arctic Cooling series are very easy to install and the best part is that they expell hot air outside you case instead of just circulating it around your video card.Originally posted by: Meuge
Well, it works, but it also wouldn't allow me to put on my Swiftech chipset fan. Also, it pretty much requires you to have 2 free slots under the PCI-E card, which is stupid.
I don't think the issue is of an improvement. But, compatiblity. The 4 series is only compatible with x800. The 5 series is compatible with x800 and x850. If you don't plan to move to the x850 series. I'd just spend the $9.99 on the 4 series cooler.Originally posted by: shicx1
How much of an improvement is the ATi Silencer 5 Rev. 2 over the ATi Silencer 4 Rev. 1? Is it worth $20 more?
I don't have the products in front of me to directly compare them. Though, looking at this pict of the GTO and then this pic of the GTO2. Look like the mounting system is the same for both units. Thus, the Silencer 4 should be compatible with it.Originally posted by: shicx1
The X800GTO2 that I have will work with the 4 series right?
That came from ThermalRight yesterday. Almost has me wishing I'd waited a couple days and gone for the V1. If you've got the room for a cooler, the V1 is definitely a great option for GTOs.The X800 GTO, being that there?s no layout difference from the X800 XL, should be able to work with V-1 Ultra, which is the recommended cooler for such VGA card.
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I wish they would document that on their site. They don't document too many things they like to mention via eMail. The cooler would sell alot more had they been detailed about compatiblity.Originally posted by: Griffyn187
That came from ThermalRight yesterday. Almost has me wishing I'd waited a couple days and gone for the V1. If you've got the room for a cooler, the V1 is definitely a great option for GTOs.The X800 GTO, being that there?s no layout difference from the X800 XL, should be able to work with V-1 Ultra, which is the recommended cooler for such VGA card.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Best regards,
Hank Peng
Customer Relations/ Sales Representative