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GPU Fan Design Changes

Trancer

Trancer

Trancer

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Hi all,

Maybe a stupid question, but im curious :)

Does anyone know why manufacturers change the type of fan used on thier GPU's?

For example, if you go to the Sapphire website:

http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=&psn=0001&gid=3&sgid=643

You can see 2 versions of the 5770 (Ignore the Vapour X), the only difference seems to be the fan used. Most now seem to be using this "New Edition" fan design:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-114-HT&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

Rather than this one:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-131-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1515

However, around the web and reviews they always seem to show the brand of card with the latter fan design.

Anyone know why and which is better?
 
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