Thermalright HR-03 VGA Cooler Rev. A
HR-03 VGA Cooler New Release Rev. A
Another fantastic product from Thermalright, utilizing the High Riser series,
proprietary through holes and the comfort of silence, the new HR-03 VGA cooler
is as functional as it is beautiful.
HR-03 works with 4 heat pipes in the forms of 2 U-pipes and 2 N-pipes
(another innovative concept from Thermalright) for a well and evenly spread out
distribution of heat, and just as are our other High Riser heatsinks, the HR-03
can work effectively, with or without a fan. It all depends on your preference
level for noise and performance.
For those hardcore overclockers who don’t mind a little noise (more or less)
and just want pure performance, you can strap on any 9cm fan of your choice and
just go nuts! Crank it up! Turn up the juice! The HR-03 will cool the newest and
hottest
GPU from ATI and Nvidia. In our own test lab, we ran the HR-03 passively
without a fan on a Nvidia 7950GT against the stock cooler and it performed
shoulder to shoulder with stock cooling.
So what happened when we put on a 9cm fan? The results were mind
boggling…improvement was as much as a staggering 20 Celsius degrees! But for
those who just want some peace and quiet running the HR-03 without a fan, you
will need a well ventilated system and need to place the HR-03 close to the CPU
fan or the rear exhaust fan.
One of the many advantages of the HR-03 is its installation procedure,
because now it is easier than ever with fewer parts causing less of a headache,
while installing in much less time than the average GPU cooler.
The HR-03 can be installed in two ways in accommodation to your video card
configuration and system setup, thus expanding the range of video card
compatibility. Another advantage lies in the heatsink base. Since it is double
sided, you can install the HR-03 either over the card or around/under the card,
perfect for those who have the SLI or Crossfire configuration setup.
Thermalright’s HR-03 not only performs great, especially on high end graphics
cards, but it looks good while doing it. Sleek yet aggressive design is sure to
grab your attention!
| Review:.Tweaknews.net/
..............." The HR-03 VGA cooler is a great
leap forward for Thermalright, putting them back in the VGA cooling
business with a vengeance." |
Feature:
- Designed to work fan-less or with a 92mm fan at low RPM
for low-noise operation and higher performance
- Proprietary through holes on fins for efficient
ventilation and proficient cooling
- 4 innovative designed heat pipes (2 U-shaped and 2
N-shaped heat pipes) for thorough heat distribution across multiple fins
- Two ways of mounting the cooler on video card for best
space and configuration management
- Light weight and easy no-tool installation
- Vast compatibility with system cases (ATX & BTX)
- SLI/Crossfire friendly for those serious gaming
enthusiasts
- Cosmetically contoured design for that vanity look
Technical Spec.:
Dimension:
L133 x W156 x H38 mm (heatsink only)
Weight:
350g (heatsink only)
VGA Card Compatibilities (from Thermalright, Inc.)
