Quiet CPU Fan for AMD 2k+?

[muncher]

Any recommendations for a "silent" fan for the AMD 2000+ CPU? I currently have the fan that comes with the retail box and I consider that to be quite loud. Are there any quality fans out there that can keep this cpu cool and be "silent"?


Thanks,
Anthony

 

[InsaneMorphius]

Need to check out the Panaflo's. Just do a search and you'll find boat loads of info pertaining to them

 

[muncher]

The Panaflo's...are they only for case fans? Where and which version of the panaflo should be for the amd proc?

Thanks much

 

[muncher]

Hmm actually I may have found it: This the right fan for the cpu? I guess I just pick one of these up on top of the stock heat sink and buy a 4 pin tail should be all I need to replace the cpu fan, correct?


Thanks,
Anthony

 

[Devistater]

Personally I've been considering one of those adapters with an 80mm fan or something. Yes, I know the adapter is not "more" efficiant than the 60mm fan, but the 80 would be quieter. I dunno, but I also want to quiet my system down. I don't think the case fans are the culprits in my system, but if they are I can always replace them also.

 

[Gog]

Anthony, you can buy Panaflo's for considerably less at BGmicro.com. If you search the hot deals section (type in panaflo) you should be able to find the post.

 

[Athlex]

Sunon also makes a near-silent 23CFM fan. I use one with an SK6 and it works great. It's relatively expensive (~$8), but I'm very happy with mine. (also comes pre-wired with a 3 or 4 pin connector)

Link at CrazyPC
Link at 3DCool

 

[S0me1X]

80mm Panaflo + Swiftech MCx462 or Alpha 8045.

I personally use Swiftech MC462 + Delta 60CFM (but its running at 7v, so it is not running at nearly that high CFM)
Also, my CPU fan is externally controlled by a Rheostat. When I set the fan speed to lowest, the CPU fan makes less noise than my hard drive.