VGA cooler for 7800 GS

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07-02-2006, 05:39 PM
blueball

VGA cooler for 7800 GS

I received my XFX 7800 GS AGP today. Thanks Scan :)

Now, does anyone know of a replacement cooler for this card as the supplied fan is a screamer!!!!!

The Arctic Cooler NV5 I had on my 6800 won't fit the 7800GS because the layout has changed :(
07-02-2006, 05:58 PM
Lee H

Theres a new Artic cooling cooler due out shortly which a few people have enquired about already. As such I've passed this to the purchasing team to see if we can source these items.

Best Regards,
07-02-2006, 06:24 PM
teachmech

I guess the zalman v700 would fit but don't take my word best to check.
07-02-2006, 08:16 PM
blueball

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee @ SCAN

Theres a new Artic cooling cooler due out shortly which a few people have enquired about already. As such I've passed this to the purchasing team to see if we can source these items.

Best Regards,

Many thanks. Will keep watch :)
07-02-2006, 08:17 PM
blueball

Quote:

Originally Posted by teachmech

I guess the zalman v700 would fit but don't take my word best to check.

I've dropped Zalman a line asking if they have anything that will do :) Cheers

Will post back with answer if it helps others
10-02-2006, 11:29 AM
blueball

Well neither Zalman nor Arctic Cooling have responded to my emails (which is pretty annoying).

So, Lee, if you can find anything out through Scan I'll be much pleased (and not so deaf ;) )
10-02-2006, 11:32 AM
Koolpc

The Zalman V700 CU should fit.
10-02-2006, 11:57 AM
YorkieBen

the vf700 will not cool the bridge chip though...
10-02-2006, 01:36 PM
Jonny

Will a passive sink still fit, under the VF-700Cu?
Oh, and if you do get it, I reckon the LED version is worth the extra quid or two, it does look nice...
13-02-2006, 02:36 PM
blueball

Found some info on the XFX Forums. May be a problem with plastic. I'll try mine at home tonight and report back.

Fingers crossed.

http://www.xfxforce.com/forums/threa...=3326&tstart=0
13-02-2006, 07:05 PM
blueball

It works!!!!!!!

Peace is restored in the BlueBall household :D

Basically, you need a jewellers screwdriver to remove the 5 or 6 tiny screws holding the thin aluminium plate in place over the fan housing. On the back of the plate is a sticky polythene sheet which the fan rubs against to make the screeching noise.

Peel off nasty polythene substance, replace aluminium plate, reinsert graphics card, reattach all cables and reboot.

Peace, perfect peace.

Now why didn't XFX do that?