VGA Cooler for 7950GT

gamergrandpa · Post by **gamergrandpa** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:50 pm

Hey guys,I'am needing a good vga cooler for my BFG Tech 7950GT 512MB Factory OverClocked graphics card
My budget is about $30.00-65.00

McBanjo · Post by **McBanjo** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:25 pm

I'm using Zalman ZM80D-HP on my eVGA 7950GT at 600/1500, without a fan poining at it (and 2 HDDs below it) it had about 80C on maxload. With a 5V fan and 2HDDs between the fan and card it doesn't hit 70C

ck8-04 · Post by **ck8-04** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:01 pm

I'm running a Thermalright HR-03 passive on my 7950GT.

Lawrence Lee · Post by **Lawrence Lee** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:32 pm

Fanswapped VF900-CU on my 7950GT. Keeps it at about 45C idle at 45% (silent) speed, 55-60C load at 80% speed (quiet).

gamergrandpa · Post by **gamergrandpa** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:24 am

I don't know anything about fan swapping.

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:45 am

I find the standard VF900-Cu fan quiet enough, though it gets noticeable at high RPM. But if you're into gaming, as the overclocking suggests, you can just leave it be: it's not a pitched or annoying sound that would distract you from a game's soundscape. It's also very easy to install and not too expensive. There are beefier and quieter options available, but this one's been good enough for me... plus it doesn't outweigh a small truck.

Works on my 7800GT both as a quiet and gaming cooler.

gamergrandpa · Post by **gamergrandpa** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:08 am

What are the beefier alternatives please?Quietness won't matter to much really being that I'am always wearing my gaming headphones.(24/7)

McBanjo · Post by **McBanjo** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:32 am

If noise isn't an issue why do you want to swap cooler?

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:42 pm

Wearing headphones all the time isn't really healthy, but that's not the issue here.

A beefier sample would be a Thermalright HR-03 Plus for example. You get to choose the fan and it's a lot heavier, which should spell better cooling. I'm guessing you're swapping to get better cooling and nicer noise character.

Vicotnik · Post by **Vicotnik** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:28 am

I have a Aerocool VM-102 on my 7950GT right now. Had a Be quiet! Polar Freezer on my 7900GT before that. Both are good and not too expensive.