Thermalright V1-Ultra

[f4phantom2500]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835109141

Looks like a pretty good deal if you need a cheap but decent cooler, here's a review from techpowerup. They seemed to like it, even though the price was $45 when they reviewed it (they used an X850 Pro for the review, so you have an idea how long ago that was).

 

[fleshconsumed]

Hard to believe this cooler cost $50 six months ago before it was replaced by HR-03.

 

[f4phantom2500]

Originally posted by: fleshconsumed
Hard to believe this cooler cost $50 six months ago before it was replaced by HR-03.

yeah, i wonder why they're selling it so cheap. i guess nobody will buy it if it was more because there are newer ones out now.

 

[manimal]

THX op, was was gonna get a acellero, this may be better, wonder if it will run passive?

 

[f4phantom2500]

maybe, you could undervolt the fan, but read the review; I would only get this if I were comfortable with the (apparently) arduous installation process. Apparently it took the reviewer at techpowerup about an hour to install.

 

[neocor]

I always think why not get the Home Air conditioning duct extended into the PC case somehow.

In the winters just have a duct from outside running cold air in.

neo

 

[sjwaste]

Is this an upgrade on the stock 7900GT KO cooler? Does it contact the memory chips?

 

[f4phantom2500]

Originally posted by: sjwaste
Is this an upgrade on the stock 7900GT KO cooler? Does it contact the memory chips?

read the review linked in my op 😉

 

[giantjoebot]

If you google it they will come. Reviews of this cooler that is. I saw this on the egg, and looked into it. It can run passive, and it also has the option for a second 80mm fan. Only good for DX9 card though.

 

[worldcomingdown]

I have one of these they are decent make sure you add another fan to the front for even cooler temps!!

 

[anandtechrocks]

I have one on my 6600GT. Stock ran 90C, Zalman VF700 ran 65C, and the Thermalright V1-Ultra barely breaks 50C (load temps). It's a b!tch to install, but just be patient and line everything up and you'll get great temps.

 

[bigpow]

Originally posted by: neocor
I always think why not get the Home Air conditioning duct extended into the PC case somehow.

In the winters just have a duct from outside running cold air in.

neo

not sure where u are, but where I'm at - my windows always have mild condensation (at night or during winter time). Can't be good for electronics.

 

[AgentDib]

Originally posted by: bigpow

Originally posted by: neocor
I always think why not get the Home Air conditioning duct extended into the PC case somehow.

In the winters just have a duct from outside running cold air in.

neo

not sure where u are, but where I'm at - my windows always have mild condensation (at night or during winter time). Can't be good for electronics.

That makes it even better - added water cooling.

 

[neocor]

Originally posted by: bigpow

Originally posted by: neocor
I always think why not get the Home Air conditioning duct extended into the PC case somehow.

In the winters just have a duct from outside running cold air in.

neo

not sure where u are, but where I'm at - my windows always have mild condensation (at night or during winter time). Can't be good for electronics.

That is usually not a problem in winters as its very dry in winters.
And in summers you use the AC duct which is as such de-humidified dry air.

neo

 

[VinDSL]

Actually, this wasn't a *bad* cooler, as long as you ran two fans on it... 😉

If you'll look at the Newegg & TPU pics closely, you'll see holes drilled in the four corners of the heatsink. These were for mounting a second fan!

Anyway, good find! If you're looking for a cheap way to put 'lipstick on a pig' these things will do the trick, given enough air & LED fans... 😀

 

[superHARD]

Originally posted by: AgentDib

Originally posted by: bigpow

Originally posted by: neocor
I always think why not get the Home Air conditioning duct extended into the PC case somehow.

In the winters just have a duct from outside running cold air in.

neo

not sure where u are, but where I'm at - my windows always have mild condensation (at night or during winter time). Can't be good for electronics.

That makes it even better - added water cooling.

Now that's a HAWT deal! 😛