Thermal Right HR-03 Plus

Frederik S · 09-23-2007, 11:45 AM

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Weer · 10-06-2007, 06:47 PM

Yeh, it's really something, isn't it?

mab1376 · 10-07-2007, 12:53 AM

can you upload the pic with the 120mm fan mounted?

cdawall · 10-07-2007, 12:56 AM

good little cooler wonder if i could rig one to fit my 7800GS?

Weer · 10-07-2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdawall

good little cooler wonder if i could rig one to fit my 7800GS?

No, the HR-03 PLUS is only for the 8800 series.
The regular HR-03 is for cards like the one you have.

Judas · 10-07-2007, 07:46 AM

Got one of these, its a great cooler

Morgoth · 10-07-2007, 01:57 PM

cant wait til i have that on my x1950pro

WarEagleAU · 10-07-2007, 06:59 PM

Will it work on ATI Cards?

I love the construction, the detail and craftsmanship. But Im a little bit disappointed with no fan being included, especially at the price point, which isnt too high, but high enough to warrant a fan.

Tatty_One · 10-07-2007, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarEagleAU

Will it work on ATI Cards?

I love the construction, the detail and craftsmanship. But Im a little bit disappointed with no fan being included, especially at the price point, which isnt too high, but high enough to warrant a fan.

There are 2 similar models available for ATi cards, one for the 2600 series (and some older models, check the compatibility list, that one is here:

http://www.thermalright.com/default.htm

And one specifically for the 2900XT/Pro which is here:

http://www.thermalright.com/default.htm

Tatty_One · 10-07-2007, 07:10 PM

Links dont really work there, both take you to the same place, so the Rev A is for the 2600XT and some others, the R600 one is for the 2900's....sorry bout that.

mab1376 · 10-07-2007, 08:15 PM

definitely gonna pick one up to see if i can push my 8800gts further.

Tatty_One · 10-07-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mab1376

definitely gonna pick one up to see if i can push my 8800gts further.

Why...... are temps an issue with yours? I have mine voltmodded on stock cooling and I have no heat issues, with the 8800GTS it is not so much the heat holding them back....rather the voltage....the VGPU is set at only 1.3V.

cdawall · 10-07-2007, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weer

No, the HR-03 PLUS is only for the 8800 series.
The regular HR-03 is for cards like the one you have.

nothing fits the 7800GS it has an oddball mounting pattern so the plus is just as likely as the standard to fit

Mediocre · 10-09-2007, 02:32 PM

FYI, the R600 version is a WONDERFUL cooler, it dropped my temps 10C from stock...
BUT, with the other assembly method, the heatsink/fan takes 3 slots, and the fan is touching the 4th. So for even halfway decent cooling you need 4 open slots beneath your gfx card (no waaay I could x-fire this cooler)....say bye bye to the x-fi platinum...

I also couldn't mount it as was reviewed, the northbridge block (and heatpipes to Vreg) were in the way

Tatty_One · 10-09-2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mediocre

FYI, the R600 version is a WONDERFUL cooler, it dropped my temps 10C from stock...
BUT, with the other assembly method, the heatsink/fan takes 3 slots, and the fan is touching the 4th. So for even halfway decent cooling you need 4 open slots beneath your gfx card (no waaay I could x-fire this cooler)....say bye bye to the x-fi platinum...

I also couldn't mount it as was reviewed, the northbridge block (and heatpipes to Vreg) were in the way

So a very good cooler but not for some setups?

Mediocre · 10-09-2007, 06:15 PM

Yeah, always confirm your motherboard layout. Everything I read said 3 slots so I thought I was ok. Its actually 4 slots if you want any airflow whatsoever...

Oh and the R600 version has a raised square to make up for the recessed core. The only problem is the milling marks are relatively deep. Actually, deeper than any HSF i've ever seen. I didn't want to sand it down, I figured it would mess up the recess dimension

But, even with no airflow my temps were still ~5C lower than stock. By no airflow I mean the 92mm fan was COMPLETELY touching my x-fi card. I jammed a sata cable in there to get ~1/8" clearance...

Imma go home after bowling, rip the x-fi out, enable the onboard, and give it a try. I have no clue what the onboard is gonna sound like...

KennyT772 · 10-09-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarEagleAU

Will it work on ATI Cards?

I love the construction, the detail and craftsmanship. But Im a little bit disappointed with no fan being included, especially at the price point, which isnt too high, but high enough to warrant a fan.

You are complaining about the thermalright motto. Any place that sells their heatsinks, cpu or vga, also carrys fans that will work on the unit. I would much rather have the option to place a huge delta 92mm fan on my xp-90 instead of a boxed fan. I may even want to go the other way and get a silent arctic cooling unit. Everything is cheaper when you personally do more work.

Tatty_One · 10-09-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mediocre

Yeah, always confirm your motherboard layout. Everything I read said 3 slots so I thought I was ok. Its actually 4 slots if you want any airflow whatsoever...

Oh and the R600 version has a raised square to make up for the recessed core. The only problem is the milling marks are relatively deep. Actually, deeper than any HSF i've ever seen. I didn't want to sand it down, I figured it would mess up the recess dimension

But, even with no airflow my temps were still ~5C lower than stock. By no airflow I mean the 92mm fan was COMPLETELY touching my x-fi card. I jammed a sata cable in there to get ~1/8" clearance...

Imma go home after bowling, rip the x-fi out, enable the onboard, and give it a try. I have no clue what the onboard is gonna sound like...

Make sure you download the latest drivers for your on board.

trt740 · 10-09-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarEagleAU

Will it work on ATI Cards?

I love the construction, the detail and craftsmanship. But Im a little bit disappointed with no fan being included, especially at the price point, which isnt too high, but high enough to warrant a fan.

there is a link to the thermalright H03/R600 and a rather bad resolution photo of it on my 2900xt 1gig card. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showth...=31121&page=18

trt740 · 10-09-2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trt740

this is the ati version

here is a link to where you can buy it. http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thhr2.html

With this cooler I can run my 2900 xt at 875/ 2400 and it is almost as good as a water cooler for this card, almost. I have had both the 8800 gtx version and the 2900 xt version . The heatsinks on the ram chips for the 8800 gtx fall off and need an adhesive with the 2900 xt version they have an improved adhesive on them and stick better besides that the cooler are almost identical.

Here is a link to the post I posted about my 8800 gtx Thermalright h03 http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=34062

trt740 · 10-09-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trt740

you can see how similar they are. sorry about the crappy quality my treo's not that good of a camera

found a old photo of my 8800 gtx with the Thermalright heatsink on it.

09-23-2007, 11:45 AM	#1
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