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  1. 29-11-2007, 02:23 PM #17
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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    I meant the fan case being quiet

    but glad you approve of the quad.
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  2. 29-11-2007, 02:25 PM #18
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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    Quote Originally Posted by iranu View Post
    Just for you > ...pete edge...casefancasefancase...
    "It's a little noisy, too."

    lmao
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  3. 29-11-2007, 03:01 PM #19
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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    Great idea, and I'm butchering an old card tonight - thanks!

    I'm sure I've seen another one of those casefan case things only much smaller, shuttle sized I think.
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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    Quote Originally Posted by Shooty* View Post
    I meant the fan case being quiet


    Quote Originally Posted by mycarsavw View Post
    Great idea, and I'm butchering an old card tonight - thanks!
    Let me know how you get on pls - any advice etc.

    Ta.
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  5. 10-01-2008, 02:31 PM #21
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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    2 fans mounted to spare pci blank is a great idea


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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    good idea mate. might try that with some old cards i got lying around.
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  7. 15-01-2008, 06:41 PM #23
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    Re: How To Cool A Graphics Card Cheaply

    Resourceful idea. Good job
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