I know what you mean. The VisionTek GF2U and GF3 (my card) used that same green nV ref design fan. Way too loud. If you get a Ti500, be sure it doesn't use that design. If you want to quiet down what you have, here is my setup. I use a Crystal Orb, which is also too loud in stock form. I took off the "TT" lid, and did a 7 volt mod to it. It is now very quiet and still cools very well.
Thats a good Idea, what a frikin hassle though. I had an Elsa GF3 that dident make any noise at all, but the cooling looks exactly the same as my GF2 Ultra. I'm thinking of maybe getting a Radeon 8500, any thoughts?
The new Leadtek GF4 has a dual fan setup. I doubt that it is quiet. The quiet GF4 cards are the ones that use the (very good) nV Gf4 ref fan. I've heard that the VisionTek with the ref fan is very good, and very quiet.
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