Thermalright HR-03 GT now available

[Hauk]

Originally posted by: nubian1
The bottom line is that at $55 plus additional $$ for a decent reasonable CFM/Noise fan the new Thermalright is expensive & not something "joe average" is going to gravitate to. Of course companies like Thermalright, Arctic Cooling, Thermaltake and a host of others continue to exist because there are a number of people who want something better but how much they are willing to pay is another thing altogether.

I would be happy with an Arctic Cooling S1 knowing that my Oc'd 3870 temps are well within the acceptable range with this cooler. I'd also be happy with the HR, but past a certain point of temperature improvements the law of diminishing returns kicks in. Am I willing to spend considerably more on an item that will not improve the stability of an already stable system which could be very well served with the cheaper but still great S1 which demonstratively keeps my Oc'd GPU running cool anyways?

Nicely articulated point. Rather than saying the alternative product is cheaper and outperforms (like the flawed post that started this), here is a logical post that says "I'm happy with the lower cost product as it helps me attain my goals with minimal expenditure."

Twice I made concessions about price, twice! I have a bad habit of thinking a concession ealry on will prevent a pointless debate. You can knock some people over the head with a concession but still they'll pick at a loose end and get lost in the fray. Unfreakinbelievable.

Another issue that needs to be looked at is the inherent design issues of any GPU cooler which vents to the inside of the case. Does everyone have a well designed & put together case with loads of good circulation? I would prefer a beefed up GPU cooler design that vents directly to the outside any day than one which is just dumping more hot air into my case. Oops almost forgot, the 3870 already has that. That's just IMHO though.

Yes you need a well ventillated case. That's a given. If someone doesn't know that they have no business even removing a stock cooler. I'm done preaching that point. Someone will just chime in about how water cooling is better.

Regarding your concern however, after installing an HR-03 Plus on an 8800 GTX my case temp went up only two degrees. I think it has to do with improved heat displacement. The stock cooler was an 80+ degree chunk of metal sitting inside my case. Despite the rear exausting, it was radiating a surprising amount of heat inside the case. The HR-03 Plus displaced heat much more efficiently and as a result, radiated at a lower temperature. It remained barely warm to the touch even when gaming. I was surprised how little this was an issue.

Hopefully we draw close to another pointless debate. In AT tradition, some love to find the fray..

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: SteelSix
It's obvious the intent of this post was to share information and not to get into a pissing contest. To those who saw that, good job. To those who didn't, pity. You obviously are more concerned with being in the fray.

Mr. Apple, the desperate posting of some BS German site that isn't even using the product in question demonstrates nothing. Six heatpipes on the HR-03 GT, four on the original.

There is no freakin way an S1, even with it's cute little turbo module, will beat the HR-03 GT equipped with any 92mm fan. No freakin way. I got twenty bucks cash to the first person who posts a legit review that shows otherwise. Same card, head to head, apples to apples review..

I'm pretty sure everyone in this thread over the age of 6 fully understands you are just trying to share information, but seeing as how this is a public forum meant for discussion, people are bringing their own thoughts and info to the table as well. Not sure why you're acting so surprised.

 

[Om51]

I'm sorry , I didn't know there is a difference between HR03 & HR03GT , I thought 03GT just adds 8800GT compatability

Anyway lets see a review first ( acc.S1 vs HR03GT ) because there is no review compare both products .



Edit :
Thanks Avalon

I'm pretty sure everyone in this thread over the age of 6 fully understands you are just trying to share information, but seeing as how this is a public forum meant for discussion, people are bringing their own thoughts and info to the table as well. Not sure why you're acting so surprised.

 

[Zstream]

Originally posted by: Zstream

Originally posted by: Om51
Actually I think Thermalright are really Over-Priced
You can get Accelero S1 for just 16.5$ @ewiz and I think it can beat the HR-03GT or equal it .

Does the S1 work on these cards? The website states differently, if so I will buy one. Second is the turbo stuff. All I see is a fan, how do they connect?

Bump. Anyone?

 

[vanvock]

How do you mount the fan?
NVM- I see it uses wire clips to snap it on. I guess they come with?

 

[eljaye925]

I wonder if I could mount it with fins above the card and have the air from the 120x38 on my Si-120 serve double duty? Wouldn't cool the ram as well though. Hmm...time to break out the tape measure.

Still hard to justify since I already have a V900 that I can borrow from my recently retired 7900GT.

 

[Zstream]

Originally posted by: vanvock
How do you mount the fan?
NVM- I see it uses wire clips to snap it on. I guess they come with?

Does it work with the new 38xx cards?

 

[AMDZen]

Are these the only two coolers available for the 8800GT currently? The S1 and the S2 look identical to me, is there a difference? Or is this like the H03 and H03GT where they simply improved upon it?

Personally, I wisht the X1 was compatible. I have the Accelero X1 on my 7800GT currently and that thing rocks, it dropped temps dramatically, and it still costs $15. The S1 can be had for $17 but you also need a fan raising the price more not to mention shipping on the $17

 

[fleshconsumed]

Originally posted by: AMDZen
Are these the only two coolers available for the 8800GT currently? The S1 and the S2 look identical to me, is there a difference? Or is this like the H03 and H03GT where they simply improved upon it?

S1 has more heatpipes, otherwise identical (pretty much like HR03A and HR03B). Given that the cost between S1/S2 is minimal no reason not to buy S1.

 

[Tempered81]

i just looked at this accelero S1 cooling solution at the newegg link provided, and am i correct in saying that it appears to not have a cooling fan? what the fudge?

 

[AMDZen]

Originally posted by: jaredpace
i just looked at this accelero S1 cooling solution at the newegg link provided, and am i correct in saying that it appears to not have a cooling fan? what the fudge?

Yes, reviews I've read recommend you strap a 120mm fan to it. How is the question. Others recommend the turbo module which will come with compatible "wire" things that strap the module onto the heatsink. Others still, say that its adequate as a passive cooler.

 

[Killfly]

I own a regular Thermalright HR-03 -Never Used/Brand New ...and I can't use it on my 8800 GT!

That's what Thermalright told me in reply to the query by email. They said "we wouldn't have bothered making a new model".

Before I Ebay this HR-03 would it be worth it to try it on my eVGA 8800 GT?

I really really don't want to buy a new cooler. I have to say though, after reading this thread, I'll be buying the Accelero S1. They make more than just decent products. I have always bought Thermalright but I think thier pricing is B.S. ...it's for people with money to throw away. Thier CPU coolers are also not in the ivory tower of dominance anymore either. There are coolers that match of better them now. I still love thier products but the prices... just stupid.

Performance PC's doesn't get you on the shipping like E-Wiz does btw. If you're buying that S1 for 16.22 check it out after shipping then compare. Btw I have nothign against E-Wiz really ..they often have killer sales.

What the hell can I do with this new HR-03? Just sell?

 

[nowayout99]

Seems like they basically answered you. If it's an original 03 or the 03 Plus, it won't fit.

Rev. A technically fits the mounting holes, but they discourage that combo. As they say on their site: "As for HR-03 Rev. A, technically it can be installed on the 8800 GT but because the PWN IC on the back of the card is not covered by the HR-03 Rev. A, plus the fact that the heat generated by the new 8800 GT far surpasses the 7000-series, we would strongly recommend our new HR-03 GT."

...but I don't have first hand knowledge, so I don't know how valid the concern over heat transfer, etc. really is.

 

[JPB]

S1 vs. HR 03 GT

S1 vs. HR o3 GT

 

[shabby]

You can fit 2x120mm fans on the s1... pics?!?

 

[Killfly]

Originally posted by: nowayout99
Seems like they basically answered you. If it's an original 03 or the 03 Plus, it won't fit.

Rev. A technically fits the mounting holes, but they discourage that combo. As they say on their site: "As for HR-03 Rev. A, technically it can be installed on the 8800 GT but because the PWN IC on the back of the card is not covered by the HR-03 Rev. A, plus the fact that the heat generated by the new 8800 GT far surpasses the 7000-series, we would strongly recommend our new HR-03 GT."

...but I don't have first hand knowledge, so I don't know how valid the concern over heat transfer, etc. really is.

Aha! It fits my HDPC's ATI 2600xt with a adapter kit. Well that's overkill... but I have a use for it. I guess I'll look around at OCing the 2600xt or just add it for stability. It's already passively cooled though.

Getting that S1 for my 8800 GT. I have all Arctic Cooling PWM fans in my case also. I wonder how good thier CPU coolers are ...case decals?

 

[Synomenon]

Anyone know where I can get these RAM-sinks for the 8800GT?

http://img267.imageshack.us/im...7931/image00011zk5.jpg

 

[TheRealMrGrey]

Uh ... The 8800 GT is $300, + a sweet after market cooler for $55. Or you can buy a 8800 GTS for $360 that already has a better cooling solution and 15% better performance. (both G92)

Am I missing something?

 

[SniperDaws]

Originally posted by: TheRealMrGrey
Uh ... The 8800 GT is $300, + a sweet after market cooler for $55. Or you can buy a 8800 GTS for $360 that already has a better cooling solution and 15% better performance. (both G92)

Am I missing something?

Nope some people are just a little slow.

 

[shabby]

Originally posted by: TheRealMrGrey
Uh ... The 8800 GT is $300, + a sweet after market cooler for $55. Or you can buy a 8800 GTS for $360 that already has a better cooling solution and 15% better performance. (both G92)

Am I missing something?

I looked at it from the same perspective, i paid $270 for my 8800gt + $30 for the accelero s1, $300 total. But i just ordered a 8800gts for $360 that comes with crysis that im sure i'll be able to get roughly $30 for it when i sell it, so $330 total for the gts.
$30 more for the gts sounds like a good deal to me

 

[badnewcastle]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: james1701
Would installing this cooler void my warranty? Also, did the demo of the temps include having a fan on the heat sink? I love my 120E.

I know it won't void an EVGA card. Not sure about the others.

Originally posted by: Skott
Depends on the manufacturer I guess. eVGA will honor it from what I have heard. Not sure about the other manufacturers.

Just an FYI, I talked to eVGA back in mid-november and they said "we would not honor the warranty if anything physical was changed, i.e. chang out the HSF, but they would honor the warranty if software changes were made."

This was in reference to changing the cooling NOT changing clock speeds/voltages as it was not the topic at hand.

 

[shabby]

How could they tell the heatsink was removed? I usually scoop up all of the original thermal paste from the gpu and put it back on the heatsink, when the time arrives i slap it back on a clean surface. I also avoid to damage the screws, i say its impossible to tell if someone tampered with it unless you do a sloppy job.

 

[bdubyah]

yeah, i would say you could. i just installed mine with the turbo module. it comes with 2 80mm fans, and there was a lot of room left over...

 

[bigi]

Uh ... The 8800 GT is $300, + a sweet after market cooler for $55. Or you can buy a 8800 GTS for $360 that already has a better cooling solution and 15% better performance. (both G92)

This is just very broad assumption.

I just got 8800GT from BB for $230. Accelero S1 - $20 Ewiz. Total $250. This is $100 less than 8800GTS 512.