Need a powerful QUIET card

[EnderW]

I had to RMA my HIS X1900XT IceQ3 and newegg said it's discontinued so now I need a new card.

Should I go for the HIS IceQ3 X1950XT which runs at 650/1800 (but only has 256MB of RAM) and hope the fan doesn't crap out like the last one?

Or is the 8800GTS and hope it's not too loud?

Or other ideas?

 

[Xvash2]

I use the 8800 GTS and it seems plenty quiet.

(Considering I have 5 case fans)

 

[Arcygenical]

8800GTS is barely audible over 4 yate loons (1200rpm) at full load.

 

[EnderW]

8800GTS is barely audible over 4 yate loons (1200rpm) at full load.

in this new stacker 830, yate loons at 1200 are a bit too loud
I prefer them around 800

I might go back to my p180 since it's quieter

 

[EnderW]

I've ruled out the 8800 GTS as it's $100 more and I don't think I need the power

I'm also considering the passive 7950 GT from XFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150189

 

[snefan]

gotta have airflow with passive stuff

 

[tisb0b]

Go for the HIS IceQ3 x1950xt it has a good cooler

 

[killster1]

v900zalman is very quiet and really cool.. i always swap the fans on gfx cards but not sure if that is a option.. also decent cases should muffle sound

 

[DriveEuro]

Have newegg replace your X1900XT with another (different brand). Buy an Accellero X2. That's really quiet.

 

[EnderW]

went with the HIS

hopefully they will make a IceQ version of the R600 card

 

[kick]

I'm confused. What happened with the RMA on the X1900XT? Did you stop when Newegg said it was discontinued or did you contact HIS directly?

You could also check ASUS... they make a lot of their cards with some interesting passive cooling solutions. Maybe toss a a 92mm or 120mm fan to blow over the card a touch...