Quiet CPU Fan Needed

[mad pistol]

The Noctua cooler that you listed Artimus is one of the best coolers on the market. It's also one of the quietest.

So, I take it you didn't build this computer? That could be a problem if a backplate is required. You may need to get some help from another person on installing that.

 

[reflex99]

Thank you for all the suggestions. I'm thinking about one of these with the following concerns:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...r_master_intel_core_i7-_-35-103-057-_-Product

The compatibility specs state AMD Phenom X4 Quad Core (I assume AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core 965 would be OK) but don't specifically say AM3.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608016&Tpk=noctua nh-u9b se2

This configuration, with separate fans and heatsink, is not something I've dealt with before and compatibility specs say that a "backplate" is required. That's scaring me a bit.

The 1st one there isn't worth it, the 212+ preforms better and is cheaper.

If you do go with noctua heatsink, I would get one of the 120mm ones rather than the 92mm one you listed. More surface area=more cooling

120mm noctua

 

[Artimus]

I did build the computer, but as I said, I've only ever dealt with integrated heatsink/fan configurations. I'll get the Noctua.

Thanks again, everyone, for the advice. I love this community!!

 

[mad pistol]

I did build the computer, but as I said, I've only ever dealt with integrated heatsink/fan configurations. I'll get the Noctua.

Thanks again, everyone, for the advice. I love this community!!

My bad. You'll love that cooler.

 

[dbee]

+1 Noctua
+1 CM Hyper 212