Noisy X1900XT?

[number41]

I had enough of my X1900XT's stock cooler! It kept it idle at around 55 C and rose to 90 or so on load!! It was hellishly noisy too

I bought the fatality version of the Zalman VF-900 today (the FC-Zv9) and fitted it with Arctic silver.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Zalman_System_Coolers.html

On full speed it noisy!! But I have it plugged into my fan controller and running at half speed. It's now quieter than the stock cooler (comparing to stock running in windows) and stays the same volume/pitch all the time!

Idling temps show 36 C in ATI panel now and load of 46. Sooo happy with it!

Decided to get the fatal1ty version (despite thinking that wendel character looks like a smug ****) as the fan can spin higher if needed and it comes with red heatsinks for the ram which match the card. It also comes with a red LED on the fan But luckily I cant see it outside the case as I hate LEDs on things!!

I can actually hear myself think now

BTW If you do get one, make sure you use the included fan mate controller or attach to a fan controller as its LOUD on full blast!!

 

[wizardmaxx]

And thats why Fatality1 plays with headphones on

 

[man_from_uncle]

The standard vf900 isn't anywhere near so loud as the fatality version......

....but then again it runs 33% slower, so it doesn't cool as well either.

 

[Durzel]

I'd edit the swearing before the mods notice

 

[man_from_uncle]

I'd edit the swearing before the mods notice

I don't think it's swearing if you're talking about Fatality.

(Joking. He's an alright lad. I ended up going drinknig with him in france in 2003ish after a tournament. That guy knows how to get himself hellbent).