FOP-32 & FOP-38 CPU FANS....What I think of the noise.

[BuckMaster]

I installed a FOP-32 on my Duron and I dont know why people are saying there so loud? I even have that side panel off the case. I have a Delta-38 Fan and switched out my FOP32-Fan to see how much of a differance there really is. The FOP-38 is louder, but nither are loud enough for all the complaints Ive heard about them. To me its a VERY small price to O/C a 600 Duron to 1-GHZ! Again I have a small network with alot of computer in my room so maybe Im use to all the noises.

 

[Ulysses]

Well either that or you're going slowly deaf from all those fans.

 

[novon]

i hope u r right, got a fop 38

 

[BuckMaster]

hehehe

I would recommand the FOP-32 it keeps my 600 cool and its quiet! The FOP-38 is loud but to me it sounds cool!

 

[bonkers325]

deltas rule

 

[novon]

Well I got the FOP-38 - sounds like a small vacuum cleaner is running inside be box. But I do have the cover off.

 

[Dynamix3D]

I have a FOP-38 currently and I think the air flow this thing has kicks so much ass. But honestly its not worth the noise since I will have a 1Ghz Tbird, and there ain't much to overclock there, so the FOP32-1 I just ordered should cool the 1Ghz just fine along with the Artic Silver I got.

 

[novon]

what's this artic silver?

 

[Ulysses]

Arctic Silver is the thermal conductive goop you put on the chip in a thin layer before you attach the HSF. It costs more than the HS, but is believed to be better than the other brands.

 

[snow patrol]

Yeah, having the case sides off will definitely make quite a difference to fan volume.