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shpanks
17th February 2003, 08:21
hi guys i collected this data from http://www6.tomshardware.com/cpu/20030113/cooler5-40.html and listed
the best performance coolers and their accompanying decibels

CAK4-86 from Global Win Technology best 46c 72.6dB
Swiftech's MCX-462U 2nd 47c don't get this doesn't come with fan
AVC Z6M330 Frost 50c 51.2dB

Coolermaster HAC-V81-X-Dream 50 65.2dB Those who opt for
the VAC-81 should check beforehand whether
there is sufficient space around the processor socket.

Thermaltake Vulcano 7+ 50c 66.9dB

c = celcius
dB = noise measured in decibels (the higher it goes the worse it gets)

and the assumption i get from this is the AVC is the best noise to performance cooler with fan. Can anyone disagree or elaborate; i am trying to get as much advise as possible before i spend what i consider to be a large amount of money.

thanx for looking ;)

shpanks
TactX
17th February 2003, 13:11
You should have a look at this page (http://www.dansdata.com/coolercomp.htm)!
Candock
17th February 2003, 13:18
forget tomshardware!
better take an thermalright slk900 with papst 8412 N/2GL or N/2GML (when u have an 23200+ or higher) or an papst 92mm @ 7V.
but be aware...
this big cooler might be to big for ur mobo!

or when u love small and tiny the new Verax P14CU is ur choice.
shpanks
17th February 2003, 21:42
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Ramirez
18th February 2003, 04:59
Do I sense some bad vibrations here...:D

Anyway SLK 900 (http://nexushardware.com/reviews/index.php?reviewnumber=52&page_number=0)looks like a quite impressive cooper
cooler,and besides some issues with the Socket A mobos,
offers quite unique (afaik) Support For wide variety of
diff fans you can install on it.As for the fan for this
baby I'd go for one that supports spin rotation adjustment.

@Candock Thx for the pointer bro :)
Candock
18th February 2003, 07:12
Originally posted by shpanks
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sorry, just searched google but both coolers are to new (both comes out 2 weeks ago) for much testing.
but i can tell u some german sites...

just look for the impressive results of thermalright-coolers!
shpanks
18th February 2003, 10:33
no need to apologise Candock u were only trying to help; it seems this cooler is rather good however i'm looking for a fan/heatsink combo in around the $60aud range and the volcano 7+ definetly complies but i'd rather the best for my money. Any other suggestions??
Candock
18th February 2003, 13:22
Originally posted by shpanks
no need to apologise Candock u were only trying to help; it seems this cooler is rather good however i'm looking for a fan/heatsink combo in around the $60aud range and the volcano 7+ definetly complies but i'd rather the best for my money. Any other suggestions??

try ebay-ing the SLK or the older Thermalright AX-7 (got my own one 2 months ago for 30EUR).
this keeps my athlon xp 1700+ under 50°C with an Papst 8412 N/2GL @ 7V!
shpanks
19th February 2003, 21:42
i've been hearing rave reviews about a spire falcon rock 2 with a Delta FFB0812EHE becoming just as goodas an slk800 so this would obviously b the best choice consdering my budget