• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Which would be louder?

A

ajskydiver

Golden Member
I'm contemplating replacing my Intel stock heatsink/fan with something that would be much cooler and as quiet as possible...

Thanks!
AJ
 
Doubling will result in a 3dBA increase (netting 23dBA) so two 20 dBA fans will be much quieter then one 28dBA fan assuming all else is equal (which it rarely is).

For a much cooler and very quiet replacement I would suggest the Zalman CNPS-9500AT -- I assume you are talking Intel 775.
 
Scythe Ninja or Thermalright HR-01; I had the latter it performs so well. Both can be used as passive or optional 120mm fan. HR-01 keep my OC Pentium D 945@3.74GHz at 29-30C idle.
 
Didn't Anand's last article show that the Thermalright Ultra 120 can be used without a fan for a stock clocked C2D?

Is 0db quiet enough for ya?
 
Thanks guys!

Yes, it would be for a 775 socket.

I know it's complete overkill since I don't overclock, but the Ultra 120 + a quiet fan would be far better than what's on there now. The stock cooler is louder than my power supply (Silverstone ST50EF-Plus) and one other case fan combined...

And 0 dBA would be quite nice 😛

~AJ
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top