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Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo VGA Cooler for AMD Radeon HD 6990 - DCACO-V680001-BL

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Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo VGA Cooler for AMD Radeon HD 6990 - DCACO-V680001-BL

Description:
The Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 is the most powerful VGA cooler ever. There is no reason to suffer from the stock cooler's enormous noise level any longer since the Accelero Twin Turbo 6990 offers superior cooling performance at a fraction of the loudness - a perfect solution for overclockers as well as silent enthusiast.

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DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandArctic Cooling
EAN0872767004825
FeatureAccelero Twin Turbo 6990 is unique solution for the AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphic card which provides an unmatched cooling performance for enthusiasts.
Height1.97 inches
Length11.81 inches
Weight3.08 pounds
Width5.44 inches
LabelArctic Cooling
List Price$109.99
ManufacturerArctic Cooling
ModelDCACO-V680001-BL
Product GroupPersonal Computer
Product Type NameCOMPUTER_COOLING_DEVICE
PublisherArctic Cooling
StudioArctic Cooling
TitleArctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo VGA Cooler for AMD Radeon HD 6990 - DCACO-V680001-BL
UPC872767004825
Warranty6 years
 

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Excellent VGA air cooling solution

review by dan816

I have owned this cooler for nearly a month now and all I can say is WOW.

I bought my 6990 to replace my 5970 + 5870 tri-fire setup, as I wanted only a single card solution. When I first turned it on and started gaming, it sounded like a Hair Dryer!. It was even louder than the 5970 fan!

I was thinking about water cooling and bought a Koolance Exos 2 external water cooling kit only to RMA it since the pump was dead when I received it. While I was waiting for the return, I saw this cooler and decided to take the plunge.

Installation is relatively simple and the instructions are easy to follow. The temps on my card fell from 45 degrees to 35 degrees at idle and from 75 to 61 at maximum during gaming. The noise drop was HUGE. Even at 90% fan, you can hardly hear it inside the case.

The only drawbacks of this cooler are the weight and size. The weight of the cooler when installed onto the card is quite substantial. When installed it does cause the card to bend quite a bit on the horizontal. To combat this, I have cable tied the end to the HDD support on the side of the case, but you will have to take this into account when installing.

The size of the cooler is also an issue. The cooler just fits into my DF-85 case. It extends the length of the card by at least another 3-5 cm. With the 6990 being over 30cm, make sure you have a BIG case to fit it all in!.

Some would say the price is steep, but for an air cooler that does the job well and will give you no leaks or maintenance issues, I think it's a bargain! (and I saved almost $270 in costs from water cooling).
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I can definitely recommend this cooler if you are looking for an air cooling solution for your 6990.

ProsCons
Quiet, Great cooling capacityHeavy, Large size might not fit all cases.

Ratings
Overall5
 
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Excellent VGA air cooling solution

review by dan816
It really is an excellent cooler. It wasn´t easy to put on my non standard layout GTX 570, but when it was on there it made a world of difference. 15-20 (celsius) lower and quite. It was all worth it.
 
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