Asus 7800GT Top - is it worth it?

[cr0ssfire]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121552

I've been recently looking to get an All-in-Wonder x1800XL to get my feet wet with some video editing, but I can't help but wonder at that Asus 7800 GT right above. It's a completely silenced 7800GT without a fan in sight, and to boot it's got a huge memory boost over the standard version. I'm a big fan of silence, and the thought of possibly having a completely silent video card in my setup might be too much to pass up. Well, considering how loud most stock coolers are...

I know the price is pretty steep for a 7800 GT, but at a glance everything looks good to me. I can't confirm it since this hasn't been a widely acclaimed card with lots of reviews, but it doesn't look half bad. The only thing I'm left wondering about is if a P180 would have adequate airflow to work well with this card. What do you think, is it worth it or would I be better off with something else?

 

[nRollo]

I don't think there are any other high end silent cards?

 

[tuteja1986]

well do you want your card not to make sound then buy it otherwise a 7800GT for $270 (@newegg) is better choice.

 

[CKXP]

http://www.vr-zone.com/print.php?i=3047

The temperature of the N7800GT under load seems directly related to the airflow of the CPU fan. Those with a weak CPU fan can expect to see higher temperatures than those with a CPU fan that has more airflow.

However, users of heatsinks that do not have a fan in the usual position over the CPU heatsink (and under the N7800GT's heatsink, in this case) might want to think twice about getting this card, since such a setup would probably mean little airflow over the N7800GT's heatsink and therefore overheating problems. Users with particularly tall CPU heatsinks may also want to avoid this card.

 

[MBentz]

A regular 7800GT with an NVSilencer would be better. I have to stick my ear next to it to listen to it... it's a lot cheaper and as close to silent as you'll get with a fan.

If you're willing to spend $400 on a card, why not get an X1900 AIW?

 

[cr0ssfire]

They're being sold for $400? Guess I didn't get the memo. I haven't seen them for sale anywhere. The thing that bugs me is that given the big boost in performance over the x1800 series I would assume that the x1900 AiW's single-slot cooler would be almost completely inadequate. Although I guess the Acceleros are coming out in February some time...

Decisions, decisions. But yeah, I think that little blurb from the article has pretty much convinced me against buying the silent 7800 GT.

 

[MBentz]

Although OOS, they can be found for the $435 range.

 

[dman918]

I bought an evga 7800gt and put a zalman on it, and it is completely silent. Great value for about $300 altogether...

 

[otispunkmeyer]

Originally posted by: dman918
I bought an evga 7800gt and put a zalman on it, and it is completely silent. Great value for about $300 altogether...

yep the zalman VF700 even on 12v is super quiet.

for those who prefer the heat going out the case the NV silencer is for you, though i have just seen my mates 6800U with a silencer on and we just found out why it was over heating......the Heatsink fins were caked with dust,...... lazy bastard cant of cleaned his case or his room for years.