GPU cooler mod

[spook]

any one know of or have done any mods to a GPU cooler?

that doesn't LOOK SUPER GHETTO or tweekerish?

 

[Sniper]

other than replacing it with quieter CPU cooler, not done anything widely interesting myself but did see someone use some huge CPU cooler that looked crazy.

 

[spook]

i was looking on google last night, and im really not that worried bout the card being quite, just want something different for the card till i can upgrade

 

[Sniper]

I've only modded the GPU fan to make things quite, are you looking to add something flashy? like led fans? similar to what I've used in the past http://www.quietpc.com/gel-icy-vision

 

[spook]

i was thinking using some old heatsinks ,and was considering using LED fans but still not sure what im going to do with it yet

 

[Sniper]

ah cool , i'm sure you can source some led fans from ebay.

 

[spook]

if i do decide to redesign a cooler for it, would just be a tut., (im not planning on keeping this card long trying to decide what card i do want to go with) incase any one has an x2 card they need better cooling on :)

 

[Big B]

Some ideas: ghetto mods.

Also, depending on your mod, zip-ties can work wonders...even with large heatsinks.
If you can line up bolt patterns, certain CPU coolers can be used. My experience indicates the PCB can put up with quite a bit of weight. However, there is a limit, at which point you need to either abandon the original plan or reinforce the card. Aluminum is much lighter than copper, so keep that in mind.