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Keep your important equipment cool and in good working order with this 80mm CPU cooling fan.
Customer Rating
5
Great 80mm case fan
on September 3, 2010
Posted by: 5t3v3xor
from Minneapolis,MN
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Average
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Gaming
I currently have 3 of these little fans running in my case right now. Two are venting hot air out the top of my case through a modified blow-hole and the other is a side vent exhaust port. Seeming how I can actually get to these fans while they are running, I can tell they are moving a really good amount of air which I needed since I wanted to save space and not buy a huge case, so my computer is a bit cramped and they solved any heat issues.
They are also very quiet which is a plus, I can't imagine putting up with noisy case fans for very long.
I was also happy that the fan comes with a 3 pin to 4 pin molex adapter! If you're like me you probably have all your 3pin connections on your motherboard taken up already, so the adapter is what sold me. I am also thankful they aren't full of LEDs. Personally I can't stand the gaudiness that is LED lights.
Good purchase all around!
What's great about it: Price, Adapters, Quiet
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy high-speed gaming and lush images with this graphics card that features 1GB GDDR5 memory and NVIDIA PhysX technology. NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology ensures compatibility with Blu-ray Disc for high-definition images.
Posted by: 5t3v3xor
from Minneapolis,MN
Let me start out by saying that I recently built a gaming computer and originally had 2 GTS 250 GPUs installed. I was trying to save a little money by using the GTS 250's but found out as usual, you get what you pay for. After playing Starcraft II and other demanding titles, the GTS 250's weren't cutting it. They had horrible fan noise, something equivalent to a hairdryer, probably due to the high amounts of heat they produced (idle ~50*C and full load ~75+*C). They also lacked a true HDMI output.
After shelling out some more cash and installing the GTX 460's, I immediately noticed a difference in gameplay performance, noise, and heat. These GPU's run much cooler (idle ~ 35*C and full load ~65*C) and they also have whisper quiet fans. The SLI configuration is great for games that Nvidia has drivers for, I can definitely tell a difference. Performance wise the GTX 460 is an awesome GPU; great FPS and very smooth and fluid gameplay. The GTX 460 also scores very well on GPU tests such as 3Dmark Vantage, so if your are interested try taking a look at some test results. My score was around 12,500 for 3Dmark Vantage with 2 GTX 460's. Another thing to look forward to is the overclockability of the 460; although I have not done it yet, it seems fairly straightforward and provides excellent results!
The 460 has 2 DVI outputs and one mini HDMI output (mini HDMI to HDMI connector included). I have hooked my computer up to my Samsung TV via HDMI cable and it looks really sharp.
One thing to remember is that this GPU requires 2 6-pin power connections, but it does come with a 6-pin to molex adapter if your PSU doesn't have an extra (or in my case 2 extra) 6 pin GPU power cords.
Overall I am so glad I made the jump to the GTX 460 GPUs and look forward to using them for years to come!
What's great about it: Performance, Low noise/heat levels, Ability to play all the newest titles
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Corsair - Hydro Series H50 CPU Cooler
Intel - Core i7-930 2.8GHz Processor
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