softmodding with the stock cooler

[NightFire]

Ok, I've decided to buy a 9800. I'm getting it off newegg, for 154. It's the 9800se, powercolor brand.
I want to softmod it, but I don't want to buy a new fan and thermal material.
Can it be done? Or will I have to spend 40 more for a Hercules 9800 Pro?

[saturnotaku]

Does the card have L- or I-shaped memory? If it has the I-shape, don't bother trying to softmod it.

[{Sniping}Waste]

Its a power color and its a 256 bit mem on it like mine.
The stock cooler will do if you don't OC. If you OC then you need to get a better cooler.

EDIT
if don't mind taking the fan off and screwing a thin 60mm fan on then that will be the best and cheepest thing to do.

[NightFire]

Yep, "L" shaped.
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=14-131-236-03.JPG/14-131-236-02.JPG/14-131-236-04.JPG/14-131-236-06.JPG/14-131-236-01.JPG
Waste, how long have you had yours?

[{Sniping}Waste]

For about 5 months. I got it from newegg as a referb for $120. It OC to 420/360(720) with a socket A cooler.