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Planefreak · 11-23-2006, 05:49 PM

After owning my PC for a few months I have grown tired of the noise. I have pinpointed the noise as the video card. While playing games it runs at about 41 degrees according to the sensor but I think that the sensor is off and the fan runs at 100% all of the time. I have an Asus A8n-SLI with an e-VGA 7800gt, here is the link to the video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130035. Is there any other way I can cool it or am I stuck with the noisy fan?

hagatha · 11-23-2006, 06:14 PM

I had the same problem with my vid card.... XFX 7900gt, I replaced the stock fan with a ZALMAN VF900, I've never regretted it. It's near silent and the temps dropped considerably.

Lee

Behemoth · 11-23-2006, 11:26 PM

Second vote for the Zalman VF900. I had a big drop in temps when I switched to this fan, and it's definitely quieter than the stock eVGA fan.

Mr.Ferrari · 11-24-2006, 02:34 AM

I highly suggest the Arctic Cooling Accelero X1. The Zalman would do fine as well. I just find my Accelero to perform better, and is quieter then my previous VF900.

jfk · 11-24-2006, 01:19 PM

Another vote for teh Accelero. It works better and was much quieter for me than the Zalman units (VF700 and VF900).

SuprchargdMazda · 11-30-2006, 08:07 PM

How does the VF700 differ from the 900 in terms of performance and noise?

Mr.Ferrari · 11-30-2006, 08:34 PM

VF900 is just more beefier. With a heatpipe and bigger sinks. Also a bigger and faster fan.

SuprchargdMazda · 12-02-2006, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfk

Another vote for teh Accelero. It works better and was much quieter for me than the Zalman units (VF700 and VF900).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Ferrari

I highly suggest the Arctic Cooling Accelero X1. The Zalman would do fine as well. I just find my Accelero to perform better, and is quieter then my previous VF900.

Um yea, I ordered the X1 and it doesn't fit. Stupid me didn't bother checking if it was compatible with the 7600GT. The box said compatible with 6800 and 7800 series but I figured "well the guys on the forum said it was good" so I ordered it anyway. Not that big of a deal, I'm only out ~12 bucks RMAing it, gonna get the Zalman. The S3 model which should be out soon will fit the 7600GT for those who wanted to go with an Accelero but couldn't up until now.

Mr.Ferrari · 12-02-2006, 07:59 PM

Yeap

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Asus A8n-SLI with an e-VGA 7800gt

Its only compatible with the later series 7800/7900 and 6800s.

With 7600GTs and anything around your only choice Zalman. Which isnt bad as for newer nvidia cards, which have a lower TDP. For some strange reason the Zalman wins. So your set.

newbuilder14 · 12-02-2006, 08:22 PM

What video card do you have, Mr. Ferrari?

I have an eVGA 7600gt KO and the fan is also the loudest in my case. Sounds like a loud sweeping sound.

11-23-2006, 05:49 PM	#1
Planefreak Member (9 bit) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 334	e-VGA fan is too noisy, any suggestions? After owning my PC for a few months I have grown tired of the noise. I have pinpointed the noise as the video card. While playing games it runs at about 41 degrees according to the sensor but I think that the sensor is off and the fan runs at 100% all of the time. I have an Asus A8n-SLI with an e-VGA 7800gt, here is the link to the video card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130035. Is there any other way I can cool it or am I stuck with the noisy fan? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-23-2006, 06:14 PM	#2
hagatha Member (8 bit) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 139	I had the same problem with my vid card.... XFX 7900gt, I replaced the stock fan with a ZALMAN VF900, I've never regretted it. It's near silent and the temps dropped considerably. Lee Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo Q6600 @3.6 (400x9) eVGA nForce 780i A1 (P07) Corsair Dominator 4GB (PC2-8500C5DF) eVGA GeForce 8800GTX's in SLI X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro Enermax Galaxy 850W & Liberty 500W PSU Seagate 250GB (RAID0) & 500GB Vista Premium 64 bit Custom Liquid Cooling System & Custom Case Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

11-23-2006, 11:26 PM	#3
Behemoth Member (3 bit) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 7	Second vote for the Zalman VF900. I had a big drop in temps when I switched to this fan, and it's definitely quieter than the stock eVGA fan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-24-2006, 02:34 AM	#4
Mr.Ferrari V12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, T.E.X.A.S Posts: 3,488	I highly suggest the Arctic Cooling Accelero X1. The Zalman would do fine as well. I just find my Accelero to perform better, and is quieter then my previous VF900. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ “We must not let ourselves get driven off course, no matter what happens we must stick to our natural game” -Zenedine Zidane

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jfk Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Owosso, MI, USA Posts: 1,283	Another vote for teh Accelero. It works better and was much quieter for me than the Zalman units (VF700 and VF900). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ DFI Infinity 975X/G, Intel C2D E6600 (@3.4Ghz), 2 Gb DDR2 800 GSkill HZ, Powercolor X1900XT, 74 Gb Raptor SATA, 250 Gb Seagate SATA, Audigy 2 ZS, FSP Epsilon 600 watt PSU, NEC 3540 DVD-RW, ASUS DVD ROM, Thermalright SI-128, Thermalright HR-05, Lian Li PC65 case, Samsung 940B 19" LCD

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11-30-2006, 08:07 PM	#6
SuprchargdMazda Member (7 bit) Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 109	How does the VF700 differ from the 900 in terms of performance and noise? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-30-2006, 08:34 PM	#7
Mr.Ferrari V12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston, T.E.X.A.S Posts: 3,488	VF900 is just more beefier. With a heatpipe and bigger sinks. Also a bigger and faster fan. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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newbuilder14 Not so new Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland, United States Posts: 2,576	What video card do you have, Mr. Ferrari? I have an eVGA 7600gt KO and the fan is also the loudest in my case. Sounds like a loud sweeping sound. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ “To me there are three things everyone should do every day. Number one is laugh. Number two is think -- spend some time in thought. Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears. If you laugh, think and cry, that's a heck of a day.” - Jim Valvano

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