possible to change the hsf on a dell 8400?

[spazo]

My friend is getting one but he is worried about how loud the Dell is. I'm willing to help him change his hsf if thats actually possible on a Dell...

 

[MercenaryForHire]

If a Dell is too loud for him, he needs watercooling. They're pretty damned silent as they come from the factory.

- M4H

 

[lenjack]

Agreed...They are so quiet that it is often hard to tell they are on.

 

[klah]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

If a Dell is too loud for him, he needs watercooling. They're pretty damned silent as they come from the factory.

- M4H

Not if you get a Prescott, at least 3 people complaining about how loud the 4600 is here: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...7&threadid=1367441

92mm 130cfm is faster than a frickin Vantec Tornado :Q, which even at 5V is not tolerable.

 

[JBDan]

Absolutely, just that it voids Dell's warranty, but it is rather simple. I had a Dell 8250 and that thing was sooo silent. Why you changing it?

 

[t3hmuffinman]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
If a Dell is too loud for him, he needs watercooling. They're pretty damned silent as they come from the factory.

- M4H

 

[JBDan]

You get a quality HS (Thermalright, Swiftech) and a quiet fan (SilenX 14dba) (50$) and you are set! Thermalright and Swiftech make both 478 and LGA 775 HS's!

 

[heartsurgeon]

every dell i've purchased (many) over trhe years has gotten quieter and quieter....

i agree, the latest models you have a hard time telling they are on..

plus they typically use a single ducted fan to cool the entire cpu/case....change the setup, and you no doubt void the warranty.