Modern Low-TDP Blower-type GPU?

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Maru777

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Questions:
1. Do aftermarket blower-type GPU coolers exist?
2. Given two identical GPU cooling solutions, would the GPU with lower TDP necessarily mean lower temperatures?

Details:
I have an HTPC case (Fractal Node 605). Overall PC temperatures hover at around 38-45 C under typical use (ambient 25 C). During moderate gaming, temps typically around 45 C across the board except for the GPU (60-70 C) and HDD (52 C). The HDD sits right next to the GPU (its a dual-fan), and I suspect that the GPU is warming up my HDD. I'm thinking a low TDP GPU with blower-type fan might fix the issue.
Opinions?
Any recommendations on a low-TDP GPU for modern gaming (medium settings)?

Current specs:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mzhxRB

Thanks!
 
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geofelt

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Your temperatures are nominal, particularly for such a case. I agree that the HDD temps are a bit high and may in the long run cause problems.
What to do?
The 7850 was a good card in it's time, but runs relatively hot. You could replace it with a similarly performing GTX750ti which is very low power and runs cool. I know of none that has a true blower, but this evga unit comes close:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487024
For a true blower card that is a bit stronger, here is a GTX660:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130826
 
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