Cooler for 8800Ultra?

[TheMaestro]

My 8800Ultra runs World in Conflict somewhere between 70C to 85C (usually high 70Cs and low 80Cs).

I'd like to buy a GPU/VGA cooler to replace the stock fan. Can someone recommend one that fits the 8800Ultra, works well, and looks somewhat good? I already know about the Thermalright HR-3, and I'm a bit hesitant to buy it because the the fan isn't built in, and I don't really want to spend that much.

Thanks.

EDIT: I've used up all of the fan pins on my 680i motherboard. Do the 8800Ultras (mine is an EVGA if it makes a difference) have an on-board (3 pin) fan pin in case I decide to replace the stock cooler with an after-market GPU/VGA cooler?

 

[veedubfreak]

Heh right now there are only 2 aftermarket cooling solutions. The hr-3 and one other. And im really drawing a blank as to who the other maker was. Thermalright never puts fans with their cooling solutions because it allows you to get whatever fan you prefer.

 

[TheMaestro]

OK. Can anyone tell me what the "other" after-market cooling solution is for 8800Ultras?

 

[b1gapl]

I think the "other" brand he was referring to, is Zalman's new VGA cooler, for the high end 8 series.

::: Zalman ::: - VF1000

 

[Akubane]

Hey good call. I was lookin for the same thing.

I Think the other one is zalman. Don't quite me. But it says it fits the 8800 series and doesnt exclude the ultra.
info - ::: Zalman :::
price - NCIX FORUMS - does this fit on 7xxx series cards? - Zalman VF1000 LED Copper Heatpipe VGA Co...

keep in mind it probably cheaper in the US somewhere.

NCIX.com - Buy Thermalright HR-03 Heatpipe VGA Cooler 92MM *Fan Not Included* - HR-03 In Canada.
is the other one.. but I couldn't find one that 8800 compatable. In canada anyway.

What's your guys's take on the zalman? I'll probably grab aftermarket cooler as well. Seeing as I can't find the thermalright XD

edit~ b1gapl got to it while I was typing haha. ;p

 

[veg1992]

another one is the Termalright HR-03.. which were the only 8800coolers out there... til the Zalman came otu.. (when what that..)

and Akubane got to it b4 i did..

 

[Akubane]

oh another thing was they were both the same price. But the zalman comes with a fan. TR doesnt. That's about the only place you'll save money I think.

and lol XD

 

[veg1992]

i believe all thermalright products are like that.. but it gives it the edge.. you can spend as cheap or as expensive as you want...

 

[b1gapl]

Thermalrights being high end coolers, don't exactly need an expensive or high cfm fan.

 

[TheMaestro]

My 8800Ultra runs World in Conflict somewhere between 70C to 85C (usually high 70Cs and low 80Cs).

I'd like to buy a GPU/VGA cooler to replace the stock fan. Can someone recommend one that fits the 8800Ultra, works well, and looks somewhat good? I already know about the Thermalright HR-3, and I'm a bit hesitant to buy it because the the fan isn't built in, and I don't really want to spend that much.

Thanks.

EDIT: I've used up all of the fan pins on my 680i motherboard. Do the 8800Ultras (mine is an EVGA if it makes a difference) have an on-board (3 pin) fan pin in case I decide to replace the stock cooler with an after-market GPU/VGA cooler?

Thanks guys,

What about my edit above? Do the 8800Ultras (mine is an EVGA if it makes a difference) have an on-board (3 pin) fan pin in case I decide to replace the stock cooler with an after-market GPU/VGA cooler?