CPU cooler

[Tom Metro]

Derek Atkins wrote:
> The only issue I've had with it is that the supplied CPU fan
> sounds like a jet engine...I'm looking at new CPU cooling systems
> that might be much quieter.
>  
> Any recommendations, or anti-recommendations?

I use this site as a reference when selecting quiet CPU coolers:

http://www.silentpcreview.com/

Though their heatsink comparison chart:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article30-page1.html

is out of date (last updated August 2006).


On my last system build I went with a Thermalright XP-90:
https://heatsinkfactory.com/shop/product.php?productid=16160&cat=0&page=1

paired up with a 92mm Nexus Silent Fan, and an adapter for Socket 775 
(Intel). It's more compact than and less expensive than comparably 
performing Zalman coolers.

  -Tom

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