Anyone running an X1800XT/X1900XT in a SN25P? Which aftermarket cooler?

Minstadave · 22 Sep 2006 at 15:39

I'm new to the SFF world, I've got an SN25P arriving early next week and want to add my X1800XT and 4200 X2 to it, but still keep it relatively quiet.

The ATI stock cooler is pants, and I'd love to get something a bit quieter to keep it cool.

The AC Accelero doesn't fit without modding, so I'm thinking about the two Zalmans (VF700/900), has anyone tried this and is it possible?

Thanks guys

Minstadave · 22 Sep 2006 at 16:46

Which one? There's a whole load of them :confused:

Minstadave · 22 Sep 2006 at 16:52

blik said:
I used to use a vf700 cu on an x800xt in my sn25p. It *just* fits, Fins were about a mil away from the drive cage. The ram sinks fitted fine on both sides too.

Score!

Thats exactly what I wanted to hear

Was it upto the job cooling wise?

Thank you

Minstadave · 22 Sep 2006 at 16:58

You're a star mate, thats really helpful! Think I'll slap one of those on there and enjoy the peace and quiet

Think the VF-900 needs some modding to get it to fit, so its little brother will have to do

Minstadave · 23 Sep 2006 at 10:43

blik said:
Sorry about the vague details I just built a full system with an x1900xt its made me all but forget that weedy x800xt .

Oooh I misread your post, I thought you said you had the VF-700 on an X1800XT and it fit. I wonder if the X800 and X1800 have there GPUs in the same place in relation to the slot etc...

Minstadave · 23 Sep 2006 at 10:44

Snoops said:
Surely all the heat from the graphics card under load would cook the rest of the componets in such a small box ?

Because its a small box the air in it is turned over rapidly, so its not so bad

Minstadave · 2 Nov 2006 at 14:33

I sold my X1800XT in the end and bought a 7900GTO when it was at its cheapest. Much quieter and cooler, and a nice performance boost too.

Minstadave · 2 Nov 2006 at 21:31

Its tight but you can squeeze the card in but no need for any mods (just have to take the drive cage out, fit the card and then replace the drive cage). There's a little pressure on the card, and you probably won't be able to het the screws in the PCI slot bracket, but it works a treat.