VGA Cooler Roundup on ATI X1900 Series

jmke · 13th November 2006, 14:13

We test 4 after market VGA coolers from Thermalright, Zalman, Sytrin and Arctic Cooling on a hot running Powercolor ATI X1900 GT. Which one keeps the card the coolest and how quiet can it be done? Find out in this group test.

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=497

12th May 2007, 21:22

Due to space constraints (no free PCI slots in my system), I was interested if you could re-test the VF1 WITHOUT the included fan with a 120mm fan mounted on the rear of the case (i have a Arctic-Cooling ACF12).

My system setup is similar to the Piotke's Test Setup picture on Page 1 of your review except my Zalman blow air directly to the back of the case.

TIA

jmke · 12th May 2007, 23:13

these products and test card are no longer available as we have to make room for new product reviews & gear; sorry :/

12th May 2007, 23:32

I still think TR cripples their cooler by supplying a crappy fan. It is just asking to ghetto mount a 1000 RPM 120mm Silent Eagle.

jmke · 13th May 2007, 10:51

TR doesn't supply fans with their HSF

13th May 2007, 13:48

"The included 80mm fan is low profile (15mm) and spins at 2500rpm@12v."

?

jmke · 13th May 2007, 17:33

for retail channel they sometimes do, but if you check their product line-up you'll see that practically none come with fan. I think the low profile is not a bad choice as it limits the risk of it not fitting inside your case.

13th November 2006, 14:13	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	VGA Cooler Roundup on ATI X1900 Series We test 4 after market VGA coolers from Thermalright, Zalman, Sytrin and Arctic Cooling on a hot running Powercolor ATI X1900 GT. Which one keeps the card the coolest and how quiet can it be done? Find out in this group test. http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=497 __________________

12th May 2007, 21:22	#2
h1gh Posts: n/a	review Sytrin KuFormula VF1 GPU WITHOUT FAN Due to space constraints (no free PCI slots in my system), I was interested if you could re-test the VF1 WITHOUT the included fan with a 120mm fan mounted on the rear of the case (i have a Arctic-Cooling ACF12). My system setup is similar to the Piotke's Test Setup picture on Page 1 of your review except my Zalman blow air directly to the back of the case. TIA

12th May 2007, 23:13	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	these products and test card are no longer available as we have to make room for new product reviews & gear; sorry :/ __________________

13th May 2007, 10:51	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	TR doesn't supply fans with their HSF __________________

13th May 2007, 17:33	#7
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	for retail channel they sometimes do, but if you check their product line-up you'll see that practically none come with fan. I think the low profile is not a bad choice as it limits the risk of it not fitting inside your case. __________________

12th May 2007, 23:32	#4
Rutar Posts: n/a	I still think TR cripples their cooler by supplying a crappy fan. It is just asking to ghetto mount a 1000 RPM 120mm Silent Eagle.

13th May 2007, 13:48	#6
Rutar Posts: n/a	"The included 80mm fan is low profile (15mm) and spins at 2500rpm@12v." ?

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