pcToys VGA Maxx Heatpipe Video Cooler Review

GlitterKill · 12-May-03, 04:38 PM

BigAkita gives us his take on the pcToys VGA Maxx Heatpipe Video Cooler.

You can check out the review here.

ZENNZZO · 12-May-03, 07:21 PM

BA,
good article, You mentioned it looked like the (80A zallman.)
Can you tell if I've got the clearence to the CPU side of the cooler for this EPoX EP-8K9A2+
[http://web.epox.com/html/motherboard...9A2plus&lang=1] Thankx

BigAkita · 12-May-03, 08:08 PM

As long as the capacitor's right below the AGP slot and the Northbridge fan are under 1 inch tall, it will fit. I looked in the manual and only saw pics of the board from above, but it looks like they are short enough.

SilentlyViolently · 12-May-03, 08:51 PM

Do you think using some AS3 instead of the supplied thermal grease would drop temps a few degrees?

Great article, by the way. That's the exact cooler I've been looking at to put on my 9600 (as soon as I actually get it, that is).

BigAkita · 12-May-03, 09:31 PM

No, I checked the benchmarks on the Zalman Thermal Grease prior to applying it and it is within 1C of ASIII (and a hell of a lot cheaper).

ZENNZZO · 15-May-03, 02:07 AM

Thanx BA,
That looks like the cooler for my 97pro,
I just got some of that ArcticSilver "CERAMIQUE" hella cheaper,
got the shim off of the GPU for a flush fit, 'll letcha know how it works.
...I'll need to remove the northbridge fan and then use the 12cm
fan from the side to cool them both. Way more CFM and that couldn't hurt!

scapegoat · 15-May-03, 02:58 AM

Zennzzo you defintly have some ballz man

ive been wanting to take the shim off my 9700 as well. How tough it it to get off?

ZENNZZO · 15-May-03, 04:19 AM

Scape,
Not at all, I used a exacto blade under one corner, then just work your way down a little, prying a little upwards. Go to the next corner same thing. It will suddenly "pop" loose
I then took some MEK and a q-tip and cleaned the adhesive off.
piece of cake ,just try not to think of the $300.+ if you slip. LOL

Im_gumby · 15-May-03, 08:43 AM

Would you still need to attach the aux power to Radeon cards if you take the fan off?

BigAkita · 15-May-03, 08:46 AM

Yes, the Radeon cards will still need a direct connection to the PSU. I know mine won't boot without the power connected.

12-May-03, 04:38 PM		#1 (permalink)
GlitterKill Pimp-of-all-Pimps	pcToys VGA Maxx Heatpipe Video Cooler Review BigAkita gives us his take on the pcToys VGA Maxx Heatpipe Video Cooler. You can check out the review here.

15-May-03, 02:07 AM		#6 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	Thanx BA, That looks like the cooler for my 97pro, I just got some of that ArcticSilver "CERAMIQUE" hella cheaper, got the shim off of the GPU for a flush fit, 'll letcha know how it works. ...I'll need to remove the northbridge fan and then use the 12cm fan from the side to cool them both. Way more CFM and that couldn't hurt! Last edited by ZENNZZO; 15-May-03 at 02:13 AM..

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12-May-03, 07:21 PM		#2 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	BA, good article, You mentioned it looked like the (80A zallman.) Can you tell if I've got the clearence to the CPU side of the cooler for this EPoX EP-8K9A2+ [http://web.epox.com/html/motherboard...9A2plus&lang=1] Thankx

12-May-03, 08:08 PM		#3 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	As long as the capacitor's right below the AGP slot and the Northbridge fan are under 1 inch tall, it will fit. I looked in the manual and only saw pics of the board from above, but it looks like they are short enough.

12-May-03, 08:51 PM		#4 (permalink)
SilentlyViolently Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Do you think using some AS3 instead of the supplied thermal grease would drop temps a few degrees? Great article, by the way. That's the exact cooler I've been looking at to put on my 9600 (as soon as I actually get it, that is).

12-May-03, 09:31 PM		#5 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	No, I checked the benchmarks on the Zalman Thermal Grease prior to applying it and it is within 1C of ASIII (and a hell of a lot cheaper).

15-May-03, 02:58 AM		#7 (permalink)
scapegoat Apex Tech God	Zennzzo you defintly have some ballz man ive been wanting to take the shim off my 9700 as well. How tough it it to get off?

15-May-03, 04:19 AM		#8 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	Scape, Not at all, I used a exacto blade under one corner, then just work your way down a little, prying a little upwards. Go to the next corner same thing. It will suddenly "pop" loose I then took some MEK and a q-tip and cleaned the adhesive off. piece of cake ,just try not to think of the $300.+ if you slip. LOL

15-May-03, 08:43 AM		#9 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	Would you still need to attach the aux power to Radeon cards if you take the fan off?

15-May-03, 08:46 AM		#10 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Yes, the Radeon cards will still need a direct connection to the PSU. I know mine won't boot without the power connected.