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However, it is the 2nd LOUDEST fan when running in max speed. Quite impressive considering the setup. Nevertheless, it still helps to cool my entire system (CPU, Motherboard, and the GTX260) 3C lower when running in Min speed during moderate use/idle. My overclocked (626MHZ/1053MHZ Core/Memory) GTX260 reaches 75C when running in full power. After I installed the Antec Cool two slots below my video card -- with a Sound Card in between, it actually drops my GTX260 temperature a max of 5C (in high fan speed).
I bought the VGA cooler to replace the fan and it has worked fine for over a year. The fan on my VGA card quit working and the manufacture could not replace it.
For low-mid level video cards, it probably does what it claims on the packaging.And it is a pretty shade of blue. :) The clip can be effortlessly reattached as long as you don't break it off with force.For this high-end video card, the fan just has no effect. My temps before the insertion of this fan were 57c idle/67c load.After insertion, with the switch set to "H" the temps were 57c idle/64c load.In order to have the fan fit with the extender tube attached, the bottom clip had to be removed -- or else it wouldn't seat properly in the case. Pity there's no proper documentation to confirm things, so you just read it here.
install bought one of these babies at Staples, DID lower my temp (installed it directly below my 7600 xfx oven card and lowered temp by a measly 3C.but it sure does look pretty. Might return this and buy a replacement copper fan for the card for another 10 extra bucks and 10 extra min.
There is plenty of room on the other side of the fan so it's not a problems with the case. My Dimension E520 case has a lot of room but this fan is just not designed well. If the fan was off set more to one side it would fit no problem. Vcool would be smart to resize the metal ends that hold the card in place. It's to wide to fit in the PCI slot space. The fan presses up against the unused PCI Slots and doesn't fit in the screw slots to hold the hold the card in place.
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