Without doubt, nVidia’s 8800 series graphics cards offer performance in a league of their own! Unfortunately, a problem can arise when you need to cool them safely and quietly. Factory pre-installed coolers work fine but they don’t give the world’s best cooling performance, and they can often produce a lot of noise!
Now, if you have a watercooling system such as a Zalman Reserator, you can extend its benefit to provide cooling for your 8800 graphics card too! Zalman have launched two long-awaited water blocks specifically for the job, and you can choose between them depending upon whether you have a GTS or an Ultra/GTX version of the GeForce 8800.
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ZM-GWB8800 Ultra/GTX. |
As fitted to 8800 card (not supplied). |
Fittings shown on rear of card. |
The ZM-GWB8800 blocks cleverly cool not only the main GPU but also the other components around the graphics card, such as the memory, FET and I/O chipset. The blocks are very low profile (only 31mm high) and so won’t take up any further slots. They are fully compatible with SLI systems and can accommodate a variety of tubing sizes as you can see from the specification table below. Remember we also sell extra tubing in any length, should you require it.
Features
- Allows silent water cooling of GeForce 8800 series graphics cards
- Compatible with all Zalman Reserator cooling systems
- Also cools ancillary VGA components, i.e. RAM, FET and I/O chipset
- Anodized aluminum base for excellent heat transfer and anti-corrosion
- Dimple-type processing technology for best cooling and minimal weight
Specifications
| Model |
ZM-GWB8800 GTS
VGA Water Block |
ZM-GWB8800 ULTRA/GTX
VGA Water Block |
| Color |
Titanium |
Black |
| Dimensions, mm (W x L x H) |
93 x 183 x 31 |
| Weight |
420g |
| Material |
Anodized aluminum with brass fittings |
Compatible tubing sizes in mm
(OD x ID) |
13 x 9, 12 x 8, 11 x 8, 10 x 8 |
| Thermal interface |
High performance thermal pads (supplied) |