Graphics Video Card Cooler question

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  1. G4m3R_X3r0

    G4m3R_X3r0 What's a Dremel?

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    Ok So I'm looking for a 3rd party cooler for my BFG 9750 gt card.

    Which is better:

    Zalman or Artic Cooling
     
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  2. Mathmarauder

    Mathmarauder What's a Dremel?

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    I would say the artic cooling because it actively cools the video ram while the Zalman only has passive heatsinks.
     
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  3. Gravemind123

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    I'd vote Zalman, it moves enough air over those heatsinks to make up for the fact its not actively cooling them. I'm a Zalman fan though.
     
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  4. r4tch3t

    r4tch3t hmmmm....

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    I vote for the Zalman, I have the VF900Cu and it is great.
     
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  5. Hiren

    Hiren mind control Moderator

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    Zalamn fan here too. Also using a VF900
     
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  6. hobbs

    hobbs What's a Dremel?

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    i have a vf900 on my bfg 7950gt oc idling now at 32*c
     
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  7. Fod

    Fod what is the cheesecake?

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    the 900 is better for sure.

    the 700? dunno. i'd probably swing for the arctic cooling one if it's between those too.

    i say go for the zalman 900 if you can stretch.
     
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  8. cjmUK

    cjmUK Old git.

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    Both Zalmans come with individual RAM heatsinks...
     
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  9. G4m3R_X3r0

    G4m3R_X3r0 What's a Dremel?

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    The Zalman fits on the BFG Model, cuz I've read reviews and people say it doesn't fit well. Got pics??
     
    G4m3R_X3r0, 17 Feb 2007
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