Graphic Card Cooler roundup - Page 3

RichBa5tard · 17th March 2004, 11:26

Thedryker,

I don't know how you measured your gpu temp, but in the review i used a pretty accurate temp probe glued to the edge of the core. I don't think off-die sensors get any more accurate than that.

Also, the 9600XT is made on .13u process, instead of .15u, which makes it produce much less heat.

jmke · 17th March 2004, 11:28

doesn't the 9600XT has an internal temp diode readout?

or does the 9800XT only have that?

17th March 2004, 11:42

only 9800XT

jmke · 17th March 2004, 11:46

with standard cooling the 9800XT showed ~80°C under load..

17th March 2004, 16:11

The 9600XT does have an internal temp diode. I am getting the temp through the overdrive tab in advanced settings. And maybe it is the smaller process that makes it so much cooler.

22nd March 2004, 18:49

Very helpful articles. Was in the process of purchasing a 9800 XT and bought the Arctic Cooler VGA from newegg. Dumb question (I guess)- is it very complicated to install the Arctic Cooler onto the card prior to installation of the card ? I am by no means a hardware expert. Is there a guide for doing this ?

RichBa5tard · 22nd March 2004, 19:27

It's easier to install than the Zalman 80A/C-HP, but you still have to be carefull.

I took some step by step pictures, hope this helps:
http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...&articID=14 9

25th March 2004, 16:35

my vote goes to vga silencer
it go me 25Mhz higher (360) (> still going higher ... 370 reached

not a great OC'er my card) on my r9700 pro than the other (copper stock hercules) cooler
and all of this for €18

31st March 2004, 18:55

Does anybody know where I can find the Arctic Cooling VGA Silencer in the region of Leuven?

I can only find a shop in Merchtem and they charge 18€ for the delivery of a 20€ part

8th June 2004, 11:00

Does the Thermaltake Gaint II fit on an XFX geforce FX5600 on an ABIT IC-7 Motherboard? I really need help since i want to change my stock fan (it is mulfunctioning) and i am worried of lack of good cooling ....

17th March 2004, 11:26	#21
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	Thedryker, I don't know how you measured your gpu temp, but in the review i used a pretty accurate temp probe glued to the edge of the core. I don't think off-die sensors get any more accurate than that. Also, the 9600XT is made on .13u process, instead of .15u, which makes it produce much less heat. __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

17th March 2004, 11:28	#22
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	doesn't the 9600XT has an internal temp diode readout? or does the 9800XT only have that? __________________

17th March 2004, 11:46	#24
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	with standard cooling the 9800XT showed ~80°C under load.. __________________

22nd March 2004, 19:27	#27
RichBa5tard [M] Reviewer/HWBot ***** Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,344	It's easier to install than the Zalman 80A/C-HP, but you still have to be carefull. I took some step by step pictures, hope this helps: http://www.madshrimps.be/?action=get...&articID=14 9 __________________ HTPC (mac osx): Mac Mini \| Core Duo 1.6Ghz \| 2GB DDR2 \| 26\" TFT Development (mac osx): Macbook \| Core 2 2.0Ghz \| 4GB DDR2 \| 250GB HD Games (win xp): E2160 @ 2.4Ghz \| HD3850 OC \| Asrock 4coredual-vsta \| 2GB DDR2

8th June 2004, 11:00	#30
ncc1701e Posts: n/a	URGETNt Pls Does the Thermaltake Gaint II fit on an XFX geforce FX5600 on an ABIT IC-7 Motherboard? I really need help since i want to change my stock fan (it is mulfunctioning) and i am worried of lack of good cooling ....

17th March 2004, 16:11	#25
Unregistered Posts: n/a	The 9600XT does have an internal temp diode. I am getting the temp through the overdrive tab in advanced settings. And maybe it is the smaller process that makes it so much cooler.

22nd March 2004, 18:49	#26
Unregistered Posts: n/a	Very helpful articles. Was in the process of purchasing a 9800 XT and bought the Arctic Cooler VGA from newegg. Dumb question (I guess)- is it very complicated to install the Arctic Cooler onto the card prior to installation of the card ? I am by no means a hardware expert. Is there a guide for doing this ?

25th March 2004, 16:35	#28
NipSo Posts: n/a	my vote goes to vga silencer it go me 25Mhz higher (360) (> still going higher ... 370 reached not a great OC'er my card) on my r9700 pro than the other (copper stock hercules) cooler and all of this for €18

31st March 2004, 18:55	#29
Farnsworth Posts: n/a	Does anybody know where I can find the Arctic Cooling VGA Silencer in the region of Leuven? I can only find a shop in Merchtem and they charge 18€ for the delivery of a 20€ part

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