Find a Better Cooler for 8800GT!

[gmod]

Yes it better..Because I ordered 2 of them dam things...

[Brian MP5T]

Ok... ZALMAN TEST RESULTS.

P5N-32-E-SLI-PLUS with Q6600 (Stock Speeds for Test)

Single 8800GT (NO OC for Test)

Ambient Air Temp 20 Deg.

The test consisted of 5 Back To Back Runs of Futuremark 06.

Stock Cooler Stock Fan Speed (out the box as it were)
No Load after 10 Min
50 Deg C
Futuremark Passes max temp
1. 74
2. 77
3. 80
4. 82
5. 82 (If I did more tests, I believe it would keep heatsoaking higher)

VF-1000 60% Fan Speed (Set from Bios)
No Load after 10 Min
43 Deg C
Futuremark Passes max temp
1. 50
2. 52
3. 52
4. 52
5. 52 (No Crap There...)

That is a "Delta" of 30 Degrees LOWER... Unreal!

Remember, this is only 60% Fan Speed. It is dead silent and performing Very Very Well.

I did not test the stock cooler at higher speeds because it becomes REDICULOUSLY LOUD.

I have had this product twice now, Once on my GTS and now on the GT. I am completely impressed with the performance and looks of this.

Please spend the money, it's a No Brainer Upgrade. Don't even think about it, just buy it.

[Chunter]

nice post Brian.Shame i didn't find it until i'd bought and tried to fit my ZM-RHS88.

i have one question though what are those small heatsinks fans circled in the photo ?

I want some...

[Brian MP5T]

nice post Brian.Shame i didn't find it until i'd bought and tried to fit my ZM-RHS88.

i have one question though what are those small heatsinks fans circled in the photo ?

I want some...

THERMALTAKE LINK

[TRF-Inferno]

I'm getting a VF900 for my 8800GT today. Over in sweden some users repor great results with that one. And its cheap too.

Im using one on my 8800GT as well and it looks fine so far, the only comment I would make is be careful when you are clamping down the main GPU sink since I have heard reports that the 8800GT's core is above the shim and you could possibly crush it if you use too much force.

I know these were old posts, but hopefully you guys still check this thread. What are your idle/load temps with the VF900? I haven't overclock my 8800GT and I'm getting 50C/78C.

[Brian MP5T]

I know these were old posts, but hopefully you guys still check this thread. What are your idle/load temps with the VF900? I haven't overclock my 8800GT and I'm getting 50C/78C.

I know you are talking about the VF-9000. That is quite high for an after market cooler.. I believe that it's not designed for the card.. It makes TOO MUCH HEAT.


It is not on the list of compatible cards.....

ATI X1600 Series
ATI X1300 Series
ATI Radeon 9*** Series (except 9550/9600)
ATI Radeon X*** Series
NVIDIA Geforce4 MX Series
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5200
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5500
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5600(FX 5700)
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)
NVIDIA Geforce4 Ti 4*** Series
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5700(Ultra) Series
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5800 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)
ATI X1600 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)
NVIDIA Geforce 7600 Series
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5900 Series
NVIDIA Geforce FX 5950 Series
ATI X1900 Series
ATI X1800 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 7900 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 7800 Series (except 7800GS)
NVIDIA Geforce 7600 Series
NVIDIA Geforce 6800 Series

[edge929]

The VF900 should cool the 8800GT just fine. In fact, I'll find out first hand tonight. It's been on my overclocked 1900XT for a year now and the 8800GT puts out much less heat than that did. Kept my 1900XT well within limits (65C full load, hours of gaming).

If you do use the VF900, also note you'll need a total of 11 heatsinks. 8 for the RAM and 3 for the mosfets to the right of the core. The 4th small square is optional. You'll be fine if you have a side fan blowing on it.

[dieqast]

HR-03 GT, VF1000, VF900, Accelero S1, V2, TT DuORB.

WHICH ONE?? (for performance, looks etc.)

[Brian MP5T]

HR-03 GT, VF1000, VF900, Accelero S1, V2, TT DuORB.

WHICH ONE?? (for performance, looks etc.)

VF-1000 Performance and Looks...

[TRF-Inferno]

The VF900 should cool the 8800GT just fine. In fact, I'll find out first hand tonight. It's been on my overclocked 1900XT for a year now and the 8800GT puts out much less heat than that did. Kept my 1900XT well within limits (65C full load, hours of gaming).

If you do use the VF900, also note you'll need a total of 11 heatsinks. 8 for the RAM and 3 for the mosfets to the right of the core. The 4th small square is optional. You'll be fine if you have a side fan blowing on it.

Thanks for the feedback, let me know ASAP on what temps you're getting. I'd like to keep load temp in the 60's, but if that doesn't work out, I guess I'll get the VF-1000.

[dieqast]

VF-1000 Performance and Looks...

hehe agreed on the looks part, just wanna know the tempdiff with a HR-03 GT

[gmod]

I Just put a HR03 Gt on a Evga 8800gt Non OC version...here are my results

This is with a 120mm Thermaltake blue led fan 75cfm on top..I also mounted the heatsink where the fan blows on the back of the card..Didnot woant to loose any pci's

Stock fan 100%
Idle 49c Load 75c(crysis)

Hro3
Idle 33c Load 47c(crysis)

Very impressed with this. Easy install..

[Brian MP5T]

I Just put a HR03 Gt on a Evga 8800gt Non OC version...here are my results

This is with a 120mm Thermaltake blue led fan 75cfm on top..I also mounted the heatsink where the fan blows on the back of the card..Didnot woant to loose any pci's

Stock fan 100%
Idle 49c Load 75c(crysis)

Hro3
Idle 33c Load 47c(crysis)

Very impressed with this. Easy install..

Awesome, More results proving that the stock cooler is "OK" but not really that great...

[Conumdrum]

I'm running the HR03GT. Sig has overclocks/fan size and temps. It's huge is the biggest drawback. Can't imagine an SLI setup, for sure your PCI slot is gone with fans. Here is my case pic

[Brian MP5T]

That thing is too big. I'm getting better results from a VR-1000 and it's much smaller.

[dieqast]

That thing is too big. I'm getting better results from a VR-1000 and it's much smaller.

Agreed, but with the Zalman it isn't singleslot anymore is it?

[Brian MP5T]

Agreed, but with the Zalman it isn't singleslot anymore is it?

At least it doesn't take up 5...

Like that picture

[dieqast]

At least it doesn't take up 5...

Like that picture

Haha me2 I thought wtf is that Thermalright radiocontrolled zeppelin doing in that guys case. Definately going with the VF-1000 this time when I can get some moneyyy

[Rob94hawk]

That thing is too big. I'm getting better results from a VR-1000 and it's much smaller.

I'd like to see a temp comparison between the HR-03GT and the VR-1000.

[dieqast]

I'd like to see a temp comparison between the HR-03GT and the VR-1000.

Maybe will be useful
But I'll tell you. HR-03GT will give you 1-2 degrees Kelvin lower temp at equal fanspeeds.

[Brian MP5T]

I'd like to see a temp comparison between the HR-03GT and the VR-1000.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...6&postcount=77

Ok... ZALMAN TEST RESULTS.

P5N-32-E-SLI-PLUS with Q6600 (Stock Speeds for Test)

Single 8800GT (NO OC for Test)

Ambient Air Temp 20 Deg.

The test consisted of 5 Back To Back Runs of Futuremark 06.

Stock Cooler Stock Fan Speed (out the box as it were)
No Load after 10 Min
50 Deg C
Futuremark Passes max temp
1. 74
2. 77
3. 80
4. 82
5. 82 (If I did more tests, I believe it would keep heatsoaking higher)

VF-1000 60% Fan Speed (Set from Bios)
No Load after 10 Min
43 Deg C
Futuremark Passes max temp
1. 50
2. 52
3. 52
4. 52
5. 52 (No Crap There...)

That is a "Delta" of 30 Degrees LOWER... Unreal!

Remember, this is only 60% Fan Speed. It is dead silent and performing Very Very Well.

I did not test the stock cooler at higher speeds because it becomes REDICULOUSLY LOUD.

I have had this product twice now, Once on my GTS and now on the GT. I am completely impressed with the performance and looks of this.

Please spend the money, it's a No Brainer Upgrade. Don't even think about it, just buy it.



2 Degrees is not worth missing 5 PCI BAYS Ladies and Gents

[Jodiuh]

Lol, it's not that bad. But I've got a bone to pick w/ both.

The Thermalright's pipes come straight out and force one to use the super small ram sinks on at least 2 or 3 chips. Those ALWAYS got mega hot, both on the X1900XT and 8800GTX I'd used. Also, when used on the flipside, one loses cooling for the ram/pwm, etc unless they add another fan...losing more space.

The Zalman looks like it's def got more room for better ram sinks, but just like the TR, it exhausts the air right around the case. Also, SLI w/ a sound card looks like it might be tough on airflow, if it actually fits.

I'd love to see a comparable dual slot solution that's SLI friendly AND throws air outside the case...sort of like this. Hopefully the local shops will get some of those in as I'd def like to replace the 2 GT's w/ those anyway. If I peel the goofy sticker off, will I get an industrial matte black too?!

My final w/ both are the $50 entrance fees. Tack that onto a $300 GT and you may as well wait it out for the GTS. Also, w/ TR's it seems compat across your next new card won't happen...hopefully the Zalman's a little better w/ that.

[Conumdrum]

60% fan speeds = noise, and a 80mm fan? HR03GT and a 120mm at 800-900 RPM = silence. And better temps. You look at my sig and it's OC, whats the OC on the card with the Zalman?

[Jodiuh]

I'd almost prefer the Zalman wo/ a fan so we could put a pair of 120's on it. Then again, Arctic Cooling's Accelero S1 would probably take care of this too.

[Conumdrum]

Yea, hehe. I like the Zal for size and a 120 would fit on it too and still be smaller than the HR03. Is the Zal a 4 pin header fan or 3? Wish the 8800Gt was a 3 pin header. As long as we can play and be cool it don't matter.