Thermaltake DuOrb VGA Cooler

Manufacturer: Thermaltake Technology
Supplied by: Thermaltake Technology
MSRP: TBA

by Dean Barker (9/27/2007)

 

Introduction

VGA cards for the gamer are now the biggest ticket item in their box.  With this in mind, it only makes since to make the most out of your video card.  The first step in searching for more megahertz is to ensure you have proper cooling.  As with processors, there are a host of VGA cooling solutions available from budget to robust overclocker friendly units.  Thermaltake has released a new high end VGA cooler that looks like it is gunning for the top spot.  The Thermaltake DuOrb is a twin fan, copper cooler that brings a lot to the table.  The good people at the Thermaltake headquarters in Taiwan have been kind enough to hook us up with a unit for a little use and abuse.  Let's check it out.

Specifications

• Application: NVidia 8800 GTX/GTS/Ultra, NVidia 7900 GTX/GT/GS, NVidia 7800 GTX/GT/GS, NVidia 6800 GT/GS, ATi X1950 Pro/XT/XTX, ATi X1900 GT/XT/XTX, ATi X1800 GTO/XL/XT

• Dimensions: 181 x 99 x 30mm

• Weight: 324 gms

• Construction: Copper Heatpipe, Fins and Base

• Fan Size: (2) 80 x 15mm blue LED fan

• Fan Speed: 2500 RPM

• Air Flow: 23.8 CFM

• Fan Noise: 21 dBA

• Molex four pin connector

Double your pleasure

If one is good then two is better right?  We'll find out shortly but the Tt DuOrb's twin fan design certainly is impressive.  Two clear bladed 80mm cooling fans are centered within partial circles of copper fins.

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