Best Graphics Cooler for Asus Radeon 9800 Pro

[NoodleTech]

I own an Asus Radeon 9800 Pro and its stock cooling fans just died on me. What is the best graphics card cooling solution that is compatible with the Asus Radeon 9800 Pro and costs under $40? Thanks.

Here are some pics of my 9800 Pro:
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[zagood]

Zalman vf700:
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=BA30055

Or Arctic Cooling Silencer 1 (Rev. 2) if you can find it in stock.

-z

 

[VinDSL]

I run an ATI 9800 Pro, and my choice of coolers is a MASSCOOL VF1-PLUS Dual Heat Pipes VGA Cooler

Couldn't be happier with it...

I blow tons of dust out of it, every month or two, so I know it's moving a LOT of air!

 

[VinDSL]

BTW, this is the current champ!

However, it doesn't meet your criteria, price-wise...

 

[Binky]

A $25-$50 cooler on an older VGA card makes no sense. You can get a new 6600GT for $50.

$13
http://www.svc.com/vga-rev3.html

 

[Operandi]

VF-700 or 900; you'll be able to move it to a new card when you upgrade.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Binky
A $25-$50 cooler on an older VGA card makes no sense. You can get a new 6600GT for $50.

$13
http://www.svc.com/vga-rev3.html

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA so true

 

[VinDSL]

Originally posted by: Binky
A $25-$50 cooler on an older VGA card makes no sense.

$13
http://www.svc.com/vga-rev3.html

$30
Full copper, baby!

Originally posted by: Binky
You can get a new 6600GT for $50.

Got any examples of this?

 

[Binky]

Originally posted by: Operandi
VF-700 or 900; you'll be able to move it to a new card when you upgrade.

Sounds great in theory, but most people donate their old cards to relatives or friends. A still useful card with no fan isn't very useful anymore. IMHO, still best to put the cheapest solution on it since it's still worth more than the cost of a cheap fan.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Binky

Originally posted by: Operandi
VF-700 or 900; you'll be able to move it to a new card when you upgrade.

Sounds great in theory, but most people donate their old cards to relatives or friends. A still useful card with no fan isn't very useful anymore. IMHO, still best to put the cheapest solution on it since it's still worth more than the cost of a cheap fan.

actually in my case they would seriously steal it had it not been looped by water.

But then again, my brother did take the best video card i ever owned. Dayam i really miss my 8800GTX running supreme commander on my old quad platform.


But, i would go with the 13 dollar fan as blink recomended. Putting anymore money on that is like trying to super charge a pinto. They were good back in the days, but now... *sigh*

and yeah a 6600GT would pwn the living hell out of that 9800pro

 

[zagood]

lol...classic...first thing I did was search for a 6600GT, but couldn't find one under $50.

That Rev. 3 will do ya. Didn't know they were compatible.

-z

 

[Binky]

Originally posted by: zagood
lol...classic...first thing I did was search for a 6600GT, but couldn't find one under $50.
-z

PCIe 6600GT for $49AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143084

AGP 6600GT for $50AR http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...tails.asp?EdpNo=2884779&Tab=1&NoMapp=0

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Binky

Originally posted by: zagood
lol...classic...first thing I did was search for a 6600GT, but couldn't find one under $50.
-z

PCIe 6600GT for $49AR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143084

AGP 6600GT for $50AR http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...tails.asp?EdpNo=2884779&Tab=1&NoMapp=0

yeah ive been seing those 6600GT's for 50AR.

 

[zagood]

The PCIe one maybe, but a rebate from TD that's almost half the total value? You'll never get it

Good to know though, I've got a buddy on AGP that wants a cheap upgrade.

-z

 

[Shadowknight]

If $$ isn't a concern, but noise is, get a Zalman ZM80C (or D), get some screws from a local hardware store, and attach a fan of your choice to it, using the groove meant for the official "optional" fan. I use an undervolted Nexus 92mm, and it literally is silent from my sitting position.

 

[Remedy]

I agree with Binky.

The Cooler Master is an even cheaper solution that is on sale. Might be worth it @ that price.