What is the difference between these two eVGA 7600GT's?

[Josh7289]

First up is the 256-P2-N533-AX 7600GT CO:

http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=256-P2-N553-AX&family=22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130283

Secondly we have the 256-P2-N554-AX 7600GT KO:

http://www.evga.com/products/moreinfo.asp?pn=256-P2-N554-AX&family=22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130017

They seem to have the same exact specs to me. Does anyone know what the difference is?

Thanks.

 

[Brahmzy]

As with all eVGA CO/KO cards...just the cooler is different. The KO Knocks you Out with coolness, er.

 

[Josh7289]

...Okay...So the KO is "better", maybe? I mean, is one of the coolers better than the other?

 

[schneiderguy]

the KO cooler is quieter and should cool better

 

[Josh7289]

Thanks.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: schneiderguy
the KO cooler is quieter and should cool better

And for some reason the KO is also cheaper? Shouldn't it be more expensive?

 

[Josh7289]

Originally posted by: wizboy11

Originally posted by: schneiderguy
the KO cooler is quieter and should cool better

And for some reason the KO is also cheaper? Shouldn't it be more expensive?

Eh, things are always like this with video cards, it seems. ^^

 

[Powermoloch]

Just be warned...the KOs will run hot if you don't watch it

< 80 C on load

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
Just be warned...the KOs will run hot if you don't watch it

< 80 C on load

no way! really ?
are you sure your heatsink is setup right ?
cuz the 90nm 7xxx should not have such high temperatures.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: Powermoloch
Just be warned...the KOs will run hot if you don't watch it

< 80 C on load

no way! really ?
are you sure your heatsink is setup right ?
cuz the 90nm 7xxx should not have such high temperatures.

I reseat the HSF twice, and I know what I'm doing . It's common for that card to reach up at the temps with the KO hsf. All I can do is install a pci exhaust fan right below the card (i'm using a btx setup) and help keep the temps under 80C.

I made such a thread in this forum and posted my results and struggles. Overall the card is a monster in performance and heat

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=31&threadid=1885248&enterthread=y
my thread

 

[Sonikku]

For such a cool card, I sure see a lot of topics about crazy temps on the KO.

 

[Powermoloch]

Originally posted by: Sonikku
For such a cool card, I sure see a lot of topics about crazy temps on the KO.

it it cost <150 afer a rebate :evil: