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Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium
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![]() | ![]() In this article we test and compare 8 different VGA coolers from Zalman, Gigabyte, Vantec, Coolermaster, ZEROTherm, Arctic Cooling and Titan. The models range from completely passive no-noise solutions to multi heat pipes equipped cooling monsters. Read on to find out which one(s) offer the best performance/noise balance. http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=593
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Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium
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![]() | ![]() Thanks; got a correct comment through email that the 7900 GT is quite cool running compared to some mid-range ATI models like the X1900 series. Our next GPU roundup will most likely feature a next gen HD 29xx or NV 88xx series card
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| ![]() Nice work, as usual jmke. I'd been wondering how some of those stacked up against each other - and now I know ![]() I have a 7900 GS, but I assume the mounting is the same as the GT, just different chips/clockspeeds. |
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![]() | ![]() if you can post a PCB shot of the 7900 GS we can found out quickly, but I don't think they'll change around mounting of HSF unless needed (like with AGP version of the 6/7 series)
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![]() | ![]() yup, seems like stock NVIDIA 7900 GT design, removing the PCI top plate there is needed, but that's but a little bit of screwing work ![]()
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![]() | ![]() Mounting holes on 8600GT match those on 7900GT, Zalman VF900 fits with same stand offs as the 7900 GT. Did a testfit on a Sparkle 8600 GT, using no thermal paste, check out the imprint on the V900 base of the G84 core ![]() and then there is the fact that Galaxy and other companies ship the 8600GT/GTS with Zalman VF900 preinstalled ![]()
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| ![]() The S1 completely annihilates the stock cooler on my 8800GT, it doesn't even go over 50° now PASSIVE with 653/1713/1904, even the memory gets cooled better. |
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Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium
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![]() | ![]() yup, S1 is really excellent value for money, it will take an innovative design and price point to match/beat it
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