Accelero X1 or S1+Turbo Module for 8800GT

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I was thinking of getting a better cooler for my 8800GT because I've seen it can be clocked pretty easily and whilst I don't mind using the stock cooler that came with it (single slot), I don't like the thought of anything in my rig going over 80C.

So I found out that the Accelero S1 (and so I assume X1) fit to the 8800GT nicely and also lower temperatures lots, thanks to that thread in this part of the forum. I've not heard much about the X1 however so I was curious as to how good it is.

Basically my question is, would I see much more of a temperature drop out of the S1+Turbo module than I woould from the X1? I mean I know there's something like a £10 difference when you compare the two which whilst it's not that much, I'd probably find it easier to just fit one cooler rather than a cooler and then fans on top of that.

Oh and if I were to get the S1, because I've heard that the tape on the Ramsinks that come with it is useless, is it really worth fitting them on the Ramsinks at all? I'm sure I read somewhere that someone got a better overclock out of the memory when the heatsinks were actually *off* the ram

Just in case you guys aren't sure or have forgotten what I'm on about:
Accelero X1
Accelero S1
Turbo module for S1

A Badger

 

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Get the S1, and attach a 'silent' 120mm fan to it.

I was starting to sway towards the S1 direction even if it does cost more, but do you think a silent 120mm fan (Sharkoon silent eagle or similar) would be better than the turbo module in terms of temperatures?

Oh and about changing the cooler, did you find it difficult to actually do it? I mean... does the stock heat sink come off easily enough or is there some sort of special way to do it?