Interesting Zalman GPU heatsinkblock... surprised I haven't see it being mentioned...

[jinu117]

http://sharkacomputers.com/zavfcovgacac.html
Wonder if it will fit SLi setup?

[RaptorRaider]

I've mentioned it weeks ago. :p:
A Dutch site has reviewed both heatsinks and compared them to stock cooling and an Arctic ATI Silencer and these Zalman coolers are superior in both performance and sound. If I wasn't planning on buying watercooling, I would definately buy these.

[Karnivore]

Moved

[jinu117]

it seems like it WILL fit my Asus SLI mobo with 2 6800GTs in... but it also won't fit most of SLI board it seems. Dilemas, Dilemas.

[Xerxes]

ooo that looks sweet.

[stelleg151]

mann that think looks heaavy

[MaxxxRacer]

man that is alot nicer than the vga sileners.. i usually am not a big fan of zalman products but i really like this one.. took them long enough but a very nice product indeed.

[DevilsRejection]

link to said dutch review.

edit: damn just when i was about to buy an artic silencer i think i have changed my mind :)

[RaptorRaider]

Here is the review (http://www.tweakers.net/reviews/546?).
At page 2 you can see the performance and sound production.

I think it performs amazing, with the VF700-Cu at 5V it performs 6C better and it makes 6dB less noise.
The only negative thing I can think of is that it doesn't blow the hot air outside the case like the ATI Silencer does.

[jinu117]

Err... frigging thing is at level of typical water cooling temp... jeebus. Now I am not sure if I should spend money to get blocks and hassle of running 1/2" lines....

[Kobalt]

50°C watercooling temp? I DONT think so. You must have seen someone with a very poor setup if theyre watercooling their gpu and getting 50°C

[CrazyXP1700]

im waiting for a temp probe to measure the changes on my card

too bad i have such a :banana::banana::banana::banana:ty card (it's mounted on a 5700 non ultra @ 545mhz voltage limited obviously)

[craig588]

mann that think looks heaavy

Not as heavy as an SP94 and my card is holding up fine
http://img147.exs.cx/img147/1271/DSCF1556.jpg
I'm getting 30C load temps with a relitively quiet fan too.

[Kobalt]

wow....i would be soooooo scared with that on my card. how many slots does it take up?

[dqniel]

i'll be getting one once it's in stock somewhere. however, i dont know if i want lighter (alcu) or better performing (cu) :\

[twiggy]

Not as heavy as an SP94 and my card is holding up fine

I'm getting 30C load temps with a relitively quiet fan too.


Hmmmm...... I do have a spare 800u lying around here somewhere, might have to give it a shot.
:cool: :toast:

[craig588]

wow....i would be soooooo scared with that on my card. how many slots does it take up?

3 with a 92x25MM fan and 4 with a 92x38MM fan. There is still easily enough room for 2 pci cards and does anyone even need one? Maybe for a SATA controller, but a high end IDE drive would cost as much as a high end SATA controller would.

[craig588]

Hmmmm...... I do have a spare 800u lying around here somewhere, might have to give it a shot.
:cool: :toast:


Do it! Do it! Do it! You will get huge temp drops and using zip ties to mount it prevents you from cracking the core from overtightening screws, with zip ties you always know the exact amount of force you are pulling on it with. I havn't had any problems with the plastic streching out either.

[Kobalt]

3 with a 92x25MM fan and 4 with a 92x38MM fan. There is still easily enough room for 2 pci cards and does anyone even need one? Maybe for a SATA controller, but a high end IDE drive would cost as much as a high end SATA controller would.

I have a soundcard and a tv tuner. Plus a backplate for firewire and usb...

[craig588]

Would you really mod on something that wasn't your benching system?

[STEvil]

yes.

Trying to get a line on the vf700cu for my 9700 pro.. modded vga silencer rev 2 doesnt cut it over 1.85v ;)

[Dissolved]

I bought a copper u1 amd 64 sink for my x800, see how much temps differ.

[CrazyXP1700]

i have the AlCu on my 5700... (for now it might be going on a 9800XT)
it's light... and doesn't get warm at all... and the core is up at 587mhz now! (default voltage though still havn't got around to moddin it)

but yeah... this thing doesn't put out nearly as much heat as a x800 would.. so id be interested to see... im sure it can handle it with ease

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/CrazyXP1700/Computer%20Crap/VF700.jpg

[JasonDTM]

Wonder If it'll fit a 6600GT AGP.... and I'm wondering if you could squeeze OCZ Copper BGA ramsinks under it instead of the Zalman sinks

[Rippthrough]

Not as heavy as an SP94 and my card is holding up fine
I'm getting 30C load temps with a relitively quiet fan too.

You have a bigger cooler on your GPU than I have on my CPU :(

:stick: :banana:

[CrazyXP1700]

theres alot of room under the heatsink for large ramsinks... it's err... about 3/4 of an inch of room on my 5700

i think i might sell this heatsink since im done reviewing it...
i'll post a link once it's up

[JasonDTM]

Anyone know the measurements of the OCZ Copper sinks?

[shigs]

Anyone know the measurements of the OCZ Copper sinks?

i have the zalman and OCZ heatsinks on my mobo, they will fit under the Zalman Gpu cooler no probs mate

[JasonDTM]

You have this exact model?

[LSANTHRAX]

do you guys know of any stores that have this in stock now? My 6600gt is in desperate need of better cooling.

[Pyrthas]

Sharka had some in stock; they shipped just when they said they would (first week of January), so it's a decent bet that they'll have more when they say they will.

[WesM63]

I've scoured the net looking for these, I want a all copper one for my PCI-E 6600GT, but can't find any in-stock as of right now.

[bias_hjorth]

Trust me when I say this guys. The new Zalman isnt a big deal at all. Take any cpu heatsink and mount it for better performance. The new vf700 is only slightly (or less) better then the previous heatpipe solutions they have.


*edit I know a number of stores but its in europe.

[LSANTHRAX]

that may be but i like the look of these and noise is a factor here, that and they come with ramsinks which this card needs really bad so it seems to fit the bill perfectly, in my case.

[bias_hjorth]

Well then again you might go for the fanless solution (the ZM80- Its cheaper, comes with heatsinks too and looks better) - Although I dont know if it´ll fit your card.

[Kobalt]

the zm80 also weighs a lot and doesnt cool as well.

[bias_hjorth]

The overall performance difference is minor. But try it out for your self - My advice- Find a old p3 cooler and use it insted. Better and way cheaper. Although it might not look that good.

*edit : the VF700 cobber isnt exactly light too.

[Playful_Buffalo]

^ this wont require modding to fit on.....i am thinking that a CPU cooler would

[bias_hjorth]

Hehe yup but thats what its all about isnt it :D

[WesM63]

Well I have the Zalman Heatpipe cooler, but I figure i'd give this new cooler a shot, I love the looks of it!

[Dunk]

Hehe yup but thats what its all about isnt it :D

Definitely! Beyond a shadow of a doubt! Nobody is extreme anymore, they all want to know what ram to buy and if their cpu stepping is going to be good for overclocking ;)

Bring on the ghetto mods :p:

[STEvil]

strap a 50cfm 80mm on top of the vf700 :D

[enzoR]

thats a very nice cooler...

[WesM63]

Well I just got an email from dan at dangerden and found out my Maze4 GPU will work on the 6600GT. Sorry boys someone tell me how this cooler works out ;)