Well we see that the newer technology kicks butt over the older design which was to be expected. The changes in those designs allow for easier installation, lower temperatures and less noise. Three things I like in an air cooler. As far as price is concerned I have heard some grumbling that it's too much. I don't think it's too high at all. You get what you pay for. Quality costs more and it's well worth it. I'm not slapping a cheap cooler on my expensive card. As far as an out and out winner of the shootout the differences between the VF900-Cu and the Fatal1ty were very slight. The VF900 had a lower idle temp by a degree and the Fatal1ty had a lower load temp on Aqua Mark3 by one degree. The VF900 is lighter but the Fatal1ty has a cool look and a red LED. So either way you decide to go you have a winner.
