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Is this the right fan for my HSF?

stultus

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Hi all, I'm looking to buy an Alpha PAL6035 (from InflowDirect) after reading about the noise generated from the FOP38 and even the FOP32. I'm trying to get this as quiet as possible. Now, some reviewers say that it's very quiet with the "default" Sanyo 60mm fan, but on this site the default fan is a Sunon 60mm. The Sanyo 60mm is $7 more.

Which fan do I want to get to keep it quiet? Is the Sanyo more expensive because it's quieter, or because it generates more airflow (and therefore louder).

Background: I am building a T-bird 750 OC'd system on a A7V133 (but I will order tonight).

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

stultus

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Is it worth an extra $7? I just don't want it to sound "loud" (whatever that subjective measurement is). And I suppose I don't want it breaking on me. Which would you choose?