Which 7800GT runs the coolest? (lowest temperature)

[imported_andyc]

I'm in the market for a 7800GT and want some heads up on which 7800GT runs the coolest and comes from a repuatable manufacturer. (evga, bfg, leadtek) Noise is not a factor. I just want a reliable and cool video card.

I've been hearing good things from evga but I'm not so sure if they run cool. I think that Leadtek is pretty good for cooling. (their 6600GT models at least)

Anyone have any information on this?

Any links on 7800GT round ups/comparisons would be nice as well.

Thanks

 

[imported_Kensai]

They should all work the same except for the eVGA KO version which has a beefed up cooling system.

Easiest way would be to buy an eVGA 7800GT and stick a Zalman vf-700Cu or use a Dangerden GPU Maze4 and watercool it.

 

[imported_andyc]

I think the KO version is with the 7800GTX

 

[imported_andyc]

Actually, I found out that the 7800GT verison is the CO (copper) version which probably costs a whole lot more.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

You might as well strip the stock cooler off and add something like a VF700 if oyu want it to run cool.....

 

[Heinrich]

I'm seriously impressed with the cooler on my 7800GTX KO. While my card only runs about 10 degrees cooler than either of my 6800GT, after a few hours of hard gaming, the case is 30 degrees cooler than the 6800GT SLI rig. Not sure what would happen if I threw a second KO in there....

 

[Tu13erhead]

Originally posted by: Heinrich
I'm seriously impressed with the cooler on my 7800GTX KO. While my card only runs about 10 degrees cooler than either of my 6800GT, after a few hours of hard gaming, the case is 30 degrees cooler than the 6800GT SLI rig. Not sure what would happen if I threw a second KO in there....

Me too (I have an eVga 7800GT). I'm not sure if the stock HSF is better designed or just runs cooler, but hey, I can't complain! I'm just waiting on some AS5 so I can remove my stock cooler and install my Thermalright V-1.