ATi R600XTX/XT/XL Series Unveiled

[cdn_Madrach]

I used the Zalman mem coolers. They just use thermal tape so they should come off easily yet they hold well. No problems so far. But you are right. you shouldn't have to do that to a new card just to keep it cool. it's almost like the manufacterers design the coolers to merely be adequite and sometimes not just to prevent oc'n or to pinch pennies(cheapskates) :) Whoops startin to rant lol.