Best Quiet CPU Fan/Heatsink for Overclocked 2.4C???

[rpr]

I really wanted to just stick with the retail fan/heatsink, but as I can't help myself in terms of squeezing every last bit out of my overclocked 2.4C (currently at 3.4), I guess I should think about upgrading the fan/heatsink for peace of mind.

I currently get up to about 50C under load. I don't think that's too bad, but if an upgraded fan/heatsink would help it run considerably cooler, I guess it would be a wise investment.

However, I can't stand the high pitched whine of some the high CFM CPU fans out there. What is the consensus on the best bang for the buck, quiet CPU fan/heatsink for an overclocked 2.4C???

 

[Tates]

Zalman CNPS7000a-Cu

 

[slag]

for a highly overclocked processor?

Not the Zalman.. its good for mild overclocks, but cannot dissapate the heat as well as the

SP-94 with a 90 mm fan..

darn near as quiet as the zalman but cools much better imho

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: slag
for a highly overclocked processor?

Not the Zalman.. its good for mild overclocks, but cannot dissapate the heat as well as the

SP-94 with a 90 mm fan..

darn near as quiet as the zalman but cools much better imho

It's a 92mm fan, though.

 

[rpr]

The stock fan on the SP-94 is listed on Thermalright's web site as follows:

Stock Fan

Maker: DELTA
Model: FFB0912EHE
Size: 92 x 92 x 38 (mm)
Bearing: Dual Ball Bearing System
Voltage: 12V
Speed: 4800 rpm
Air Flow: 110.18 CFM
Noise Level: 55 dBA

55dBA is quiet???

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: Tates
Zalman CNPS7000a-Cu

 

[THUGSROOK]

Originally posted by: rpr
The stock fan on the SP-94 are as follows:

Stock Fan

Maker: DELTA
Model: FFB0912EHE
Size: 92 x 92 x 38 (mm)
Bearing: Dual Ball Bearing System
Voltage: 12V
Speed: 4800 rpm
Air Flow: 110.18 CFM
Noise Level: 55 dBA

55dBA is quiet???

sp-94 doesnt come with a fan

 

[Tullphan]

Originally posted by: Tates
Zalman CNPS7000a-Cu

 

[Thor86]

I am using an SP-94 with a Panaflo M1A 92mm which does 48cfm at 28db. Almost silent, but very good for air heat dissipation. Of course your ambient temps and good case flow will be the critical factor.

 

[Vich]

How the hell would u install a zalman like that? LOL

 

[Vich]

Just saw the video for instillation.. what a pain in the ass!:|

 

[JCase]

Just saw the video for instillation.. what a pain in the ass!

It's not hard at all, so long as your mobo has enough room (there's a compatibility chart on zalman's site). It's just slipping on a few brackets and installing two screws...Took me < 5mins

 

[larciel]

Originally posted by: Tates
Zalman CNPS7000a-Cu

and it's not that hard to install on s478... it looks like PIA w/ socket A

 

[Snoop]

According to OC'ers database, the zahlman is not in the ball park with a thermalright sp97.

 

[McArra]

Originally posted by: Snoop
According to OC'ers database, the zalman is not in the ball park with a thermalright sp97.

Not if you compare it with 5000+rpm fans, which of course aren't silent at all

 

[LouPoir]

Originally posted by: Tates
Zalman CNPS7000a-Cu

I agree

 

[MegaWorks]

get the SP-94 with a Vantec Tornado 92mm with a fan controller

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[RussianSensation]

No need for the copper version. Get Zalman CNPS-7000A-ALCU. And it's been proven time after time that at equal noise Zalman outperforms any Thermalright cooler with an 80 mm fan. Now the difference at still quiet 25db 12V only grows larger and is very dramatic at about 7-8*C. Even if you slap a 92 mm fan on SLK/SPs you still wont make up that much temperature difference. Of course if you get a 30+db fan it will cool better than the Zalman assuming high CFM.