Best AMD cooler for quiet?

[spiderIPC]

The last bit I need for my silent PC is a CPU cooler.

I'm not goin water cooling as I have only 1 fan outlet on my case so what is the best quiet CPU cooler;

So far I've seen the Thermaltake Big Typhoon which looks a tad too big, the Coolermaster Hyper48 which is SUPER heavy, the Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro where they are worried the rubber fan mounts will go hard and break and the Thermaltake 9500 which is £40! (you can get a watercooler for that).

At the mo out of those 3 I'm looking at the Arctic (cos its the cheapest!), any others that people have seen that are quieter and better?

 

[Me__2001]

you might want to look at the Zalman CNPS7700-CU, its quite big because it has a 120mm fan but they do the CNPS7000B-CU which has a 92mm fan

 

[spiderIPC]

OK heres a question for you all:

Ive been looking at the Asetek VapoChill Micro, and the price difference between the High End and Ultra Low Noise is over £10, is it just because the Low end comes with a quieter fan and fan controller, or is there any significant difference in the actual heatpipe coolers?

If not I could just get the cheapest noisyest one and fit the AcoustiFan DustPROOF Fan 92mm that I already have to the High End cooler and it would be as quiet if not quieter than the Ultra Low Noise one.

 

[V_R]

Gigabyte 3D Rocket Pro

Fan controller, quiet and got 4 blue led's!

 

[floppybootstomp]

Best coolers are Thermalright SI-120 & XP120, both of which take a 120mm fan. Get a low noise fan and you'll have quiet.

Similarly, the XP-90C & XP-90 are both good and take a 92mm fan.

The Zalman CNPS7700 is also very good and very quiet and comes with integral 120mm fan.

Also worth considering is the Gigabyte G-Power Pro, again with integral fan and speed control.

You asked for the best cooler that was quiet, in my opinion the Thermalright are best and are probably equalled by the Zalman, it's the choice of fan with a Thermalright cooler that will make the difference.

I'm afraid you only get what you pay for, none of the above coolers are less than £30.00, but they're all good.

 

[floppybootstomp]

VR: I was going to recommend the Gigabyte 3D Pro, but I don't think it's made anymore, the G-Power Pro seems to have replaced it, though I'm not entirely sure.

 

[V_R]

Yeah they is getting rare, but i've seen them around. I think your right the G Power is the new thing now.
I found some in Froogle

 

[spiderIPC]

Thanks but the none of the Gigabyte coolers go below 20db even my old Arctic Cooler is quieter than that, plus I HATE Led coolers, so last year

 

[spiderIPC]

Ive never seen a Gigabyte cooler go below 20db, I want something as close to 10db, I know I can get 1200cfm 120 or 92mm fans that are lower than 10db, its just finding a cooler simular to that.

I'm not into overclocking my PC as its pretty much running 24-7 so stabilty and silence is more important than super overclock speed. Most of the software I use relys more on RAM or GPU than CPU anyway, I just want this PC silent so I can have it run in the living room and not bother me.

 

[Me__2001]

... I can get 1200cfm 120 or 92mm fans that are lower than 10db...

i'd like to see one of those

 

[spiderIPC]

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[floppybootstomp]

Ive never seen a Gigabyte cooler go below 20db, I want something as close to 10db,

And how are we making these measurements? turn the Gigabyte 3D Pro fan down to minimum and it's barely audible. And it still cools well. Must confess I'm not over keen on the blue led's, this year, last year or next year, but they not too bad.

I know I can get 1200cfm 120 or 92mm fans that are lower than 10db, its just finding a cooler simular to that.

If you know you can find a 120mm fan lower than 10db, please share your source with us. And if you know of one, why you asking us?

And what do you mean 'find a cooler similar to that?' Are you allergic to fitting your own fan to a heatsink or something?

I'm not into overclocking my PC as its pretty much running 24-7 so stabilty and silence is more important than super overclock speed. Most of the software I use relys more on RAM or GPU than CPU anyway, I just want this PC silent so I can have it run in the living room and not bother me.

If you say so but please do bear in mind that like most things, a computer is only as good as it's weakest link. And who mentioned overclocking? It's not mandatory to tear the ass outta your CPU you know

You want good, you want quiet, get a Thermalright or Zalman, no flashy led's just good honest, quiet cooling. But for those you're going to have to put your hand in your pocket, aren't you?

 

[floppybootstomp]

Just seen your post above, with the fan.

Slap one of those on a Thermalright and you're sorted

And just as an observation, I think Kustom PC's are possibly the best computer parts supplier in the UK, just a shame they more expensive than most.

 

[muckshifter]

I got rockinghorse **** here ... not for sale

Use an Intel 486 DX50 CPU ... no HSF required = no db

 

[floppybootstomp]

Use an Intel 486 DX50 CPU ... no HSF required = no db

You on the Jamesons again?

 

[muckshifter]

You on the Jamesons again?

Nup ... London Gin ... no hangover, less sugar, with lemon lime & ice.



What's the matter with the stock coolers ... I have to stick my fingers in the way to see if they are running ... may need a new hearing aid though.

 

[floppybootstomp]

Well, like I've mentioned before the stock coolers with Sckt 939 CPU's actually do a very good job.

But they are noisier than a good 92mm or 120mm fan.

 

[muckshifter]

How is this ...

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1727917,00.asp

... posted it on anothere thread ...

Me better go to bed ...

 

[spiderIPC]

You want good, you want quiet, get a Thermalright or Zalman, no flashy led's just good honest, quiet cooling. But for those you're going to have to put your hand in your pocket, aren't you?

Yea the Thermalright and Zalman are good, but Ive seen the common problem with Zalman 7700 of it not fitting due to large caps and RAM so its a risk buy. The Thermalright has always been a beauty, but then the price isnt LOL.

And what do you mean 'find a cooler similar to that?' Are you allergic to fitting your own fan to a heatsink or something?

No it just some coolers, like Zalman or Gigatec come with fans built in so you cant change them.
Oh and its gonna be going on a 939 mobo by the way (they always seem to get better coolers for Intel, even the stock ones are good, unlike AMD).

And how are we making these measurements? turn the Gigabyte 3D Pro fan down to minimum and it's barely audible.

Yea but at lowest setting the Gigabyte Pro does **** all cooling (at least 50+ whereas ones like the Thermaltake and Zalman are getting down near 30), you might as well just open the case and blow on the CPU yourself. The Gigabyte Pro is an overclockers cooler with all those lights (I should know, I had a window'd case with a Thermatake Volcano 7 running witht the Red/Blue flashing light attachment, jesus what a geek I was in those days, I dont ware cords anymore thank god )


There is one thing im looking into thats a bit confusin, the Asetec Vapochill Micro.

Right, you can buy a super noisey one for £22, then an middle of the road one for £28, and a super quiet one for £35. Is it just that the price is higher 'cos they come with better quieter fans and a fan control unit on the Ultra Quiet (why they hell do they put them round the back? pain in the arse to get on the floor, go round the back of your PC just to twist a knob) or are the actual gas coolers themselves different for each price? If not I could just get the £22 one and put a silent fan on it.

 

[floppybootstomp]

SpiderIPC, you're talking bulls**t.

The Gigabyte 3D Pro, at low revs, performs almost as well as at full revs.

I know, I'm using two, it raise about 2C, is all.

I've used a helluva lotta coolers as well, and yes, I have an opinion/informed view, on most.

Frankly mate, you are really p*****g me off, if you know so damned much, make your own choice, why ask us?

Happy New Year