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 Jun 20 2006, 11:03 AM
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Jun 20 2006, 12:03 PM
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Put a quieter aftermarket HSF on it. That's what I did with my 7800GTX.
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Jun 20 2006, 01:38 PM
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Noob question: what is an aftermarket HSF and how much do they cost?
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Jun 20 2006, 02:04 PM
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Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,875 Joined: 25-November 04 From: Finland Member No.: 5,870 |
HSF = HeatSink and Fan
An aftermarket HSF is one you buy separately from you graphics card and have to mount yourself after removing the HSF that came on the card. Price is generally between 20-50 bucks. -------------------- "Anyone who cannot form a community with others, or who does not need to because he is self-sufficient [...] is either a beast or a god." Aristotle
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Jun 20 2006, 08:33 PM
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Just get the Zalman VF-900, it is very quiet and can do a whole lot more cooling with that tiny fan. Look around on PriceWatch and I believe the cheapest one there is around $38 shipped. All your heating problems should be gone after this is installed.
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