Need a new GF3 cooling solution

[forcemac101]

I have a crystal orb on it now, but the darn thing is just too noisy. I just figured out that it was source of all my case noise (have 4 panaflos 80mm, and the power supply fans, and always thought it was those in combination). Anywho, whats a good graphics cool, that has low noise?

 

[BoomAM]

you seem to have good overall case ventilation, so try this.
remove the fan guard thing that goes on top of the crystal orb as it`ll run a bit quieter and cooler with it off.
get a 12-7v fan converter cable for the Crystal orb(or make your own). the temp will only go up by about 1-2*C

ive done both and its far quieter and cheaper than buying a new cooling solution. plus i can get the same overclock as running at 7v that i do at 12v.

hope this helps

 

[mrman3k]

I would recommend buying an Athlon heatsink that is 1U rated. Then use Artic Alumina Epoxy and attach it on, then you will have a quiet and powerful GPU cooler.

 

[FlowerMan]

My Chaintech GF3 Ti200: Passively cooled

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