Is there a cooler upgrade for the gtx 980/980ti

[GamerKpete]

I am thinking about getting a gtx 980 or a gtx 980ti reference card. I have heard that the coolers that come pre installed are not that good. So I was hoping there was an aftermarket cooler or water cooler that I could put on there instead of stock. Hopefully it looks good and is very cheap. Please link options below. Thanks!

 

[Gam3r01]

Buy an aftermarket card?
You cant replace the reference cooling for cheap.

 

[GamerKpete]

So your saying I should get an aftermarket card like the MSI Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 and forget about the gtx 980 reference card because the cooling just wont be as good? I have heard of the http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Hybrid-GeForce-Cooling-400-HY-H980-B1/dp/B00V9BX1GO but it is not cheap. So it that the only upgrade option for a gtx 980?

 

[Gam3r01]

Reference cards are decent if you want to get the hot air out of the case easily (like in small cases). If you have enough airflow, they are not worth while.
I would easily recommend a card like the MSI Gaming or Lightning on the premise that they run cooler, faster, and actually have OC potential.