[wudaddy]

Title says it all; which one is the best cooler for a Nvidia 6800 AGP card? Note that the NV Silencer 5 I'm looking at is Rev 2, not Rev 3 ($10 cheaper and I don't see much difference in them). I'm leaning towards the NV Silencer because it eliminates the heat generated by the card directly outside the case, through a PCI slot opening.

Also, how would I take off the stock RAM sinks that came with the card if I wanted to install the NV silencer?

 

[wudaddy]

Bump

 

[nightdagger]

I don't know, I was about to post something similar: which is better/more cost-effective: Zalman VF700/900CU or NV Silencers?

 

[Crash]

I would get the Zalman.

Now as how to take the old HS off. Start with the top most tiny screws and start removing them. its like a puzzle. Just keep going until it comes off. don't force anything. Its not hard, and once you get going it will be easy.
Make sure you get a zip lock bag to put all the parts in, just in case you need to put it back on in the future for RMA purposes.

 

[wudaddy]

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Originally Posted by Crash I would get the Zalman. Now as how to take the old HS off. Start with the top most tiny screws and start removing them. its like a puzzle. Just keep going until it comes off. don't force anything. Its not hard, and once you get going it will be easy. Make sure you get a zip lock bag to put all the parts in, just in case you need to put it back on in the future for RMA purposes.

No I meant how to take off the RAM sinks, not the core heatsink. The RAM sinks are thermal glued to the memory modules, so I don't know if I should try to force it off by lifting it or something.

 

[Remonster]

Well if thats the case, get the Zalman and leave the RAM sinks on the graphics card lol. Not much difference between ramsinks.

Any by Zalman I mean the new VF900, check their site its quite impressive.

 

[wudaddy]

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Originally Posted by Remonster Well if thats the case, get the Zalman and leave the RAM sinks on the graphics card lol. Not much difference between ramsinks. Any by Zalman I mean the new VF900, check their site its quite impressive.

Wait, so are you saying I will not be able to get the stock RAM sinks off??

 

[soloz2]

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Originally Posted by Remonster Any by Zalman I mean the new VF900, check their site its quite impressive.

do you know where you can get that cooler?

 

[cokker]

I have an NV5 on my 6800ultra and its great, the ldle temp is around the same as stock but under load it never goes above 70.c (22.c room temp)

 

[9mmSpliff]

Im still trying to decide on 2 x vf900 or 2 x rev3. I mean the AC looks like it filters the air out better, but the Zalman has a great cooling system too.

 

[Omri]

VF900CU RULZ! BUT ACCELERO X1 IS ALSO OK