EVGA cards get top performance, thanks to the thicker cooling fins.
And like said, if you want a 2 slot card, you'll have to get 2 fan cards; as they dissipate heat better.
I used to think like you, however, I've changed.
2 fan cards cool better, have LOWER (not higher) power consumption under load, and will better survive a failing fan (so are more reliable).
2 fans running at 33% each, are quieter, and use less power than 1 fan at 66% of the speed.
Only way to keep the temperatures low enough with a single fan design,is to create a thicker heat sink.
You'll find that samples like MSI, Zotac, PNY, have lower boost clock speeds, or if they do have the same boost speeds, they will hit thermal throttling much earlier on.
So far, I have never gotten an EVGA card thermal throttle on me on a full load and mild overclock.
You'll also find that ASUS cards won't throttle either, but cost more for similar performing cards (and you'll have to admit; they look like crap).
What's your case?
I just bought a Fractal Design Node 202; but looking for smaller sized cases.
Edit: there may be a way to fit it in, is by removing the top cover, and look for a different cooling solution, or try to merge a cooling solution in the sidewall of your case.
post edited by ProDigit - 2019/03/12 17:13:07