Thermalright HR-03 GT: Heavyweight GPU Cooling
by Matt Campbell on March 3, 2008 2:00 AM EST- Posted in
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Conclusion
The Thermalright HR-03 GT put up some extremely impressive performance numbers. Given the proper amount of ventilation, it can run even the most demanding games without a dedicated fan. With a fan attached, it has some of the best load temperatures that we've ever seen.
Is the HR-03 GT right for everyone? Probably not. Though its fanless capability might be attractive for Home Theater PC builders, its sheer size eliminates it from at least some of those applications. Size can be a concern even in roomy cases, particularly if you are interested in SLI setups. Casual users may be swayed towards a cheaper, more all-in-one solution, like the DuOrb. However, if raw performance is what you seek, look no farther than the HR-03 GT.
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Wesley Fink - Monday, March 3, 2008 - link
As you will see in the review we did compare the Thermalright to both the stock nVidia cooler and the Sparkle fanless 8800GT cooler. The results for all three are in the performance chart on page 4.I have revised the article a bit to make it clearer that the article compares the Thermalright HR-03, the stock nVidia cooler, and the Sparkle fanless 8800GT.
fendell - Monday, March 3, 2008 - link
It's in the name I guess, ThermalRIGHT? ;)I do wonder tho, why didnt you overclock the card and include Temps at various speeds as well?
soydeedo - Monday, March 3, 2008 - link
"I do wonder tho, why didnt you overclock the card and include Temps at various speeds as well?"I was wondering the same. When someone is looking for info on such a heavy duty cooler, that should be the obvious test.