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Similarly, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is available in both dual-fan (PowerColor Fighter RX 6700 XT) and triple-fan (PowerColor Hellhound RX 6700 XT) coolers. Just like the 3060 Ti, you get similar performance on both graphics cards, and the difference is in the form factor, noise, number of fans, etc. Use Cases For One, Two, And Three Fan Cards Overall, the KW 20 Handheld Fan performs well at close range but is extremely directional. If you need something more flexible, the VersionTECH Small Portable Personal Mini Desk Table Folding Fan with USB may be a better bet.
If you don't ever plan to downsize and the triple fan version fits in your case nicely, then go for it. If you would rather have better case compatibility for either downsizing or even selling it later, having the smaller version will likely be better in the long term. In terms of performance, both of the cards have similar performance. The difference is in the cooler and the noise levels when the cards are not running at 100% speed. The triple fan variant is quieter than the dual fan variant. Under load, both cards had the same temperatures at 25% load and 100% load. There are slight differences at 50% and 75% load in favor of the three fan card but nothing more than 2-3C. I found that the fan blows well over a short distance, with air speeds of 2.2 m/s, 3.3 m/s, and 4.1 m/s at 15cm on the low, medium, and high settings, respectively. However, it is extremely directional, so works best in handheld mode or when placed very close in desk mode. At 1m and beyond, I couldn’t detect any air flow. These fan speeds show a good range, but the lowest setting may be a little too fierce for some.I found this fan to be moderately loud, with sound levels of 49.9dB, 58.9dB, and 66.6dB at 15cm on the low, medium, and high settings, respectively. I like KFA2 as a brand because the price is right, they perform well and are durable. My KFA2 1070 EX has been running strong for almost 7 years with an (on average) daily use of about 8 hours. It's still going, just needs some service.
It can be tough to compare GPUs with two fans versus those with three fans because many factors can impact performance. Some of these factors, such as dye size, cooling design, power draw, manufacturing process, and silicone lottery variation, are unrelated to the number of fans. Although neat and compact, the Tripole Rechargeable Handheld Fan’s build quality could be better and it feels a little cheap. I will say that this fan is relatively flexible. Generally, mid-range graphics cards such as the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti are available in both 2-fan and 3-fan variants. Higher-end graphics cards such as the RTX 3080 or 4080 are only available in 3-fan variants, but there are hybrid variants that feature all-in-one liquid cooling. Hybrid graphics cards typically have a single fan on the shroud but multiple fans on the radiator.Single-fan graphics cards are adequate for gaming but should be used for small form factor builds. ITX cases have limited room, and that is where the smaller single fan cards shine. I used the Zotac GTX 1060 6GB for 1080p gaming for around two years without any issues and later on upgraded to the Zotac RTX 2060 Super AMP Extreme.
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