Replacement cooler for x1950XT

[jimbouk]

I have a x1950XT currently sat on my desk due to the fan noise driving me crazy. I was wondering what was the best replacement cooler for around £20. I'll probably be getting it from dabs or ebuyer as I want it delivered to work and Scan aren't so hot on alternative delivery addresses.

Are the Zalman ones still any good? There seems to be a lot more players these days since the last time I was shopping for a VGA cooler.

Dabs.com selection, ebuyer ones are hard to find, though there is the £30 Thermalright HR-03 ...

[Andaho]

I think one of these http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=627848 and because the XT is known to run rather hot, attach a low RPM 120mm or 92mm fan on it - will still be almost silent!

EDIT -

on a second look, they actually have these too! http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=627856

[iranu]

I have one of these on my 1800xt. Very quiet. http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=605397

[jimbouk]

Oooo the AC-S1 is very cheap for what is it, very tempting. Finally got round to changing my address on my credit card so I should be able to order from Scan and deliver to work with that. Think it's first choice to the Accelero X2. I didn't manage to buy a car today so I think it's time to got shopping...

[Andaho]

Oooo the AC-S1 is very cheap for what is it, very tempting. Finally got round to changing my address on my credit card so I should be able to order from Scan and deliver to work with that. Think it's first choice to the Accelero X2. I didn't manage to buy a car today so I think it's time to got shopping...

I actually have the powercolor 1950pro that comes factory fitted with the Accelero X2 (It's very quiet and happy with my purchase). I wanted to buy the 1950XT model, but it was out of stock everywhere (and now no-longer listed anywhere). I was reading around trying to find somewhere to buy it and I read somewhere (although I can't find it now) that they have stopped distributing the 1950XT with the Accelero X2 factory fitted because of overheating issues and many returns.

I was looking into the issue because I wanted the XT but with a silent cooler, but decided to save myself some money and just get the powercolor 1950pro (with the Accelero X2 factory fitted).

The alternative option that I looked into was getting a HIS or Sapphire 1950XT, and then putting the AC-S1 and cable tying a low RPM 120mm fan to it to give it suitable cooling for the extra power and heat of the XT.

From what I've read, I reccommend against getting the Accelero X2 due to it's cooling being designed for the X1800 and X1900 and the X1950XT running much hotter.

[Andaho]

oh, and here http://www.ebuyer.com/product/131149

cheaper than scan

but don't forget to get a fan for it too!

[LuckyNV]

you can just zip tie your own 120mm fan to the S1, very effective cooling power at a low price

[magicius]

look for CoolerMaster CoolViva PRO, it is great one

[jimbouk]

look for CoolerMaster CoolViva PRO, it is great one

Wow that's large! Think I'll be buying the AC-S1 tonight, seems like the best option. Thanks for the suggestions people.