How loud is the GlobalWin FOP32-1 ?

[Stoneface]

Hello all,

I am getting an ABIT KT7A with Compuwiz 1GHZ T-Bird and Ram to rebuild my system. I need to get a HSF. I have heard that the GlobalWin FOP32-1 is a good one but loud. I have my computer in the same room as the TV. Just wondering how loud is it?

Also, any other HSF suggestions are welcome.

 

[barlav]

It's louder than many but it's tolerable in my opinion. If you watch TV at the volume I do (which of course is louder than my wife cares for ) then you will not be able to hear the PC at all. Also, it's a good excuse to use for your signficant other for watching your movies nice and loud to drown out the PC fan!!

 

[sad]

Hey Stoneface, if you are really worried about noise a Taisol CGK 742092 may be the hsf for you. Check out this site to hear the relative difference in noise. Personally, I'm using an Alpha Pal6035 with a 37db ADDA fan and it's the loudest thing in my box.

 

[Stoneface]

Sad, that is a COOL site! Thanks
I never cease to be amazed by the stuff on the Net!
Any thoughts on the HSF that comes with the retail version of the 1GHz T-Bird? I assume that it would not suffice for overclocking.

 

[spamboy]

I started using this heatsink recently and although it is much louder than my Golden Orb, it is not prohibitively loud. I can hear it above all the other noise. I can go to sleep with it on in the same room, but others might not be able to do that. I would go ahead and get it, it is a good heatsink and was easy to put on my FC-PGA.