Additional Case Fan for Mac Pro: Good reason!

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justmetoo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: wishing I was in the La Cloche... Status: Offline	May 27, 2009, 01:19 PM
	Hi, I'm putting in an XFX Radeon 4870 into my Mac Pro (have flashed it), but the stock cooling fan is unbearably loud, and to top it off, does not keep the card very cool. Reviews say Accelero Twin Turbo is the way to go to drop temps by as much as 30 to 40 degrees F, BUT all that heat goes into the case! So I am thinking about adding another small case fan on the back, just above the video card because I have empty slots. BUT since the 4870 takes up two power outlets, I would appreciate any advice on getting power to this auxillary fan (type of plug adapter etc), as well as recommendations for a fan to purchase. NewEgg seems to have too many to choose from... Anything appreciated, though speaking from experience better