A Mini Review: Zalman VF700 Cu + X800 Pro
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A Mini Review: Zalman VF700 Cu + X800 Pro
Well, here she is:
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I installed this heatsink yesterday on my Sapphire X800 Pro. I run mine at 5V although it is possible to run it at 12V.
Installation
I've heard many horror stories of Zalman products destroying video cards on top of being a pain to install. This one, however, was fairly easy to use. It took about 20 minutes from beginning to end.
Noise
At 5V, it is very silent, although there is some motor noise. But I can barely hear it. At 12V, it is acceptable -- still quieter than the stock ATi cooler.
Performance
Zalman (at 12V):
Idle: 34C
Load: 49C
Zalman (at 5V):
Idle: 36C
Load: 55C
This is better performance than the ATi stock cooler at full speed by a great margin at 12V, and a significant margin at 5V.
Notes
I am very satisfied with this product! It's quiet and it's a great performer.
Click on the thumbnails to enlarge the pictures.
I installed this heatsink yesterday on my Sapphire X800 Pro. I run mine at 5V although it is possible to run it at 12V.
Installation
I've heard many horror stories of Zalman products destroying video cards on top of being a pain to install. This one, however, was fairly easy to use. It took about 20 minutes from beginning to end.
Noise
At 5V, it is very silent, although there is some motor noise. But I can barely hear it. At 12V, it is acceptable -- still quieter than the stock ATi cooler.
Performance
Zalman (at 12V):
Idle: 34C
Load: 49C
Zalman (at 5V):
Idle: 36C
Load: 55C
This is better performance than the ATi stock cooler at full speed by a great margin at 12V, and a significant margin at 5V.
Notes
I am very satisfied with this product! It's quiet and it's a great performer.
I've held this and an NV Silencer 5, and the NV Silencer is much heavier. I was surprised when I held this in my hand because I was expecting it to be much heavier. I believe the weight on the Cu version is 270g, and the weight on the AlCu version is 190g. Since I had a 6800 with a NV Silencer 5 which gave me no problems, and since the NV Silencer 5 is 400 something grams, I feel much better with this lighter (and quieter and better performing!) cooler.
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Hello:
Here's a review at Adrian's Rojak Pot.
How "thick" is this HSF -- would it prevent you from putting a card in the next slot?
Here's a review at Adrian's Rojak Pot.
How "thick" is this HSF -- would it prevent you from putting a card in the next slot?
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YES finally available in the US
I've been waiting since december. I think I'll buy it, hope this is the best I can get for the 6800. My computer is quiet accept for the BFG 6800
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 117&depa=0
I've been waiting since december. I think I'll buy it, hope this is the best I can get for the 6800. My computer is quiet accept for the BFG 6800
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDe ... 117&depa=0
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