can anyone recommend a good heatsink for this?

procupine14 · Feb 19, 2008, 11:44 AM

just got my

8600 GT XXX

yesterday, threw on some AS5 and started running it......one problem......the stock heatsink is LOUD. Can anyone give me a fairly cheap, decent aftermarket cooler to replace it? it must be quiet and i plan on OCing a little after i get a better sink on there thanks

**ChaosMinionX** · Feb 19, 2008, 02:38 PM

Thermaltake DuOrb is a very nice quiet cooler

Lowfat · Feb 19, 2008, 03:47 PM

Arctic Cooling Accelero S1. Fanless.

**ChaosMinionX** · Feb 19, 2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowfat

Arctic Cooling Accelero S1. Fanless.

Yep, that is also quite a nice HS for low/mid range cards. Needs a fan for the top end stuff.

procupine14 · Feb 20, 2008, 11:48 AM

thanks guys that helped me out.....i haven't ever done a whole lot with video cards save some minor overclocking with as5 and a stock cooler so i really have no idea whats out there

dipstick · Feb 20, 2008, 01:40 PM

Also if your temps are good you can use nTune to control the fan speeds. This might save you some money and hassle. Of course nothing beats a nice quiet heatsink but its a good second choice

Exilon · Feb 27, 2008, 11:04 PM

A Zalman VF500 would be more than enough for that little card; it's better than stock and almost silent. Why slap a 50 dollar cooling solution on a 70 dollar card? :?

**kris23** · Feb 27, 2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Exilon

A Zalman VF500 would be more than enough for that little card; it's better than stock and almost silent. Why slap a 50 dollar cooling solution on a 70 dollar card? :?

because he can!