Will this fix on a 4850?

Actually, I see this cooler (the normal version, at least) being sold with a 38x0 card, so I suppose this would fit a 4 series...
 
I would go with the VF900 at least, but that one, basically a different colored VF700 will do a little better than stock at regular fan speed.
 
I agree with aZn_plyR, if your going to buy an aftermarket HSF for your card, just go for this one instead. Anything below this really just isn't worth it.
 
Better yet, this will be much better on a 4850 than either of those coolers, even if it's run passively.
 
get the Asus 4850 for now, they have integrated very nice fan controlling software with overclocking software. I have it and must say its solid. With teh auto fan control its 48c @ idle and hits 65c under load. The fan does get louder when it turns up to 75% when asked too but with the speakers rocking or headset on you dont even notice it. This keeps it a single slot card with very acceptable temps. Overall I must say a nice blend of everything.
GJ Asus!
 
honestly the stock cooling is good enough. you just have to modify the fan speeds in the cards bios and then reflash the bios onto the card. im running at 51C idle right now and load I get to 76C. load being furmark for 1/2 hour. stock cooling.
 
The stock heatsink is certainly sufficient if you do not mind the noise i.e. have multiple high-RPM fans masking the graphics card. While the VF-700/VF-900 may not outperform the stock heatsink due to its lack of heatpipes, it should certainly achieve it with less noise. I'm excited about putting a VF-700 on my 4850 when I get home!
 
the fan fix with the visiontek brand card is in the user profiles on the CCC. You have to change to this every time you turn on the computer, there is no bios fix as far as i know.

The only alternative right now is to change the HSF, and let the card do whatever it wants.
 
Merc187 said:
the fan fix with the visiontek brand card is in the user profiles on the CCC. You have to change to this every time you turn on the computer, there is no bios fix as far as i know.

The only alternative right now is to change the HSF, and let the card do whatever it wants.
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This is just flat out wrong. Look here and it tells you everything you need to know to modify the fan speed settings. Also the computer will boot to whichever profile you left it on when you shutdown.

I created sepearate profiles in my CCC so that I have a low fan speed for normal use, and a high fan speed for gaming. When gaming or under any other stressed load, my highest temperature is 50C.
 
The VF-900cu is great, but what's going to cool the VRM onboard? (I could be wrong)
 
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