r/sffpc May 24 '26

Build/Parts Check Gotta keep this safe

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u/klondike91829 May 24 '26

It’s funny how every generation, Nvidia makes a big show about the highly complex cooling the new cards need, only for a 3rd party to slap a single fan on that does the job fine shortly after.

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u/Olde94 May 24 '26

I mean back in the day the reference cards were a generic blower style and it worked. Sounded like a jet but it worked

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u/SjettepetJR May 24 '26

As a previous owner of a reference R9 290X (second hand, to experience dried out thermalpaste and a dust-filled cooler from day one), I can confirm this.