ATI X850XT video card and Cooling options

[chocobo15_2000]

Well, for space saving reasons, i plan to remove the stock heatsink/fan setup on the ATI X850XT video card, and slap on something else...what is that something else is what I need you guys to help me find! ^_^

so i found the Thermaltake Extreme Giant III VGA cooler, but I have no idea if that fits the x850xt...

does anyone know? or know of a better way for me to cool the video card? (h20 cooling is out of the question for me >_< ... at least for now)

 

[Tha Killa]

This should be a good cooler: http://arctic-cooling.com/vga2.php?idx=61
Most of the Arctic-Cooling products are good quality and reviews show that they work very well so I don't think this will differ. I'm not sure if it will save you space though, I think you will need to use a PCI slot (or just some empty space) under the card because this card features the "DHES (Direct Heat Exhaust System)" and has a little vent to let out the hot air. I've also heard of a pretty good Zalman cooler for graphics card (doesn't need space below AGP slot), you could try and search for that on google, and see if you find it.