Recommendation for quiet CPU fan/heatsink for socket 775

[teoconca]

I am looking for recommendation CPU fan/heatsink for socket 775. Currently I have my HTPC with the following:
- DG41RQ motherboard
- Intel Dual core E5200 with CoolerMaster cpu fan/heatsink
- 250W Liteon powersupply
- CoolerMaster Elite 342 M-ATX case
I found the current CPU fan is noisy, is there something else I can replace it with for socket 775. Right I also have Powercolor Radeon HD5450 video card and it running great with the power supply. Any recommedation for replacement of quiet CPU fan/heatsink.

[Mysteek]

For a good balance between price/performance and silence, try:

Hyper 212+
or
Scythe Shuriken

[al_the_great]

well you can always remove the fans altogether!
no fan == no noise
what you might are you talking about, you might say.
well,
If you DOWNCLOCK and lower the cpu voltage, the cpu down to say 1Ghz or so, it will not need a fan anymore.
my fanless/noiseless htpc is an Intel e5400 downclocked to 1.5Ghz.




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[teleguitar]

For a good balance between price/performance and silence, try:

Hyper 212+
or
Scythe ShurikenI agree with this one. Alternatively, the Coolermaster Blademaster fans often go on sale and they apparently have good static pressure so are good choices for a heat sink fan.

[hightech]

I have the Intel E6300 CPU with original Intel fan and the system is so quiet that I can't hear it. When was the last time you took did a thorough cleaning to get all the dust out of it? Whenever my system starts to sound a little noisy, I just do a good cleaning and the system is quiet as can be.

[teoconca]

I have the Intel E6300 CPU with original Intel fan and the system is so quiet that I can't hear it. When was the last time you took did a thorough cleaning to get all the dust out of it? Whenever my system starts to sound a little noisy, I just do a good cleaning and the system is quiet as can be.
This system is quite new about 6 months. I found the fan is noisy. If I unplug the fan it is more quiet. Is it ok not to plug the fan and just use the heat sink or I have to remove the whole thing? Is there a passive heat sink without fan, hence no noise?

[Kwirky]

This system is quite new about 6 months. I found the fan is noisy. If I unplug the fan it is more quiet. Is it ok not to plug the fan and just use the heat sink or I have to remove the whole thing? Is there a passive heat sink without fan, hence no noise?

What case are you using? Some have better sound supression than others. You should also check in the BIOS to ensure that fan speed control is enabled.

Passive heatsinks are OK if you have lots of airflow in your case and you're using a heatsink that is designed for minimal airflow, and since the stock Intel cooler wasn't designed to run passively I would not recommend it.

[teoconca]

What case are you using? Some have better sound supression than others. You should also check in the BIOS to ensure that fan speed control is enabled.

Passive heatsinks are OK if you have lots of airflow in your case and you're using a heatsink that is designed for minimal airflow, and since the stock Intel cooler wasn't designed to run passively I would not recommend it.
This is my case, CoolerMaster 342 M-ATX.
http://www.amazon.com/Elite-342-M-atx-with-Standard/dp/B004E4ITC4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1316319399&sr=8-4

My fan speed is enable in BIOS.

[Amourek]

I don't think a Hyper 212+ (or any tower heatsink with 120 mm) will fit. Case isn't wide enough.

I suggest either the Scythe Katana 3 (http://www.***********/m/?m=SCKTN-3000) or OCZ Vendetta (http://www.***********/m/?m=OCZTVEND%2092mm).

[oldpro]

well you can always remove the fans altogether!
no fan == no noise
what you might are you talking about, you might say.
well,
If you DOWNCLOCK and lower the cpu voltage, the cpu down to say 1Ghz or so, it will not need a fan anymore.
my fanless/noiseless htpc is an Intel e5400 downclocked to 1.5Ghz..

Just a stupid question: Do all motherboards allow this "downclocking", or one has to find out if the specific mobo has that feature. I always see the "overclocking" features of the mobos mentioned, but never the "downclockong" ones ?

Thanks.

[eldiablo]

Just a stupid question:

Do all motherboards allow this "downclocking", or one has to find out if the specific mobo has that feature. Newer motherboards usually come with built in features for such tweaks, older one may/may not have it.

I always see the "overclocking" features of the mobos mentioned, but never the "downclockong" ones ?

Thanks.

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http://www.silentpcreview.com/article37-page1.html

[oldpro]

Hope this link may help you understand.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article37-page1.html

Many thanks :)

[eldiablo]

anytime. :)

[teoconca]

Thanks everyone for your advices and comments. I found this Thermaltake Slim X3 CLP0534, it is made for low HTPC and socket 775. Do you think it is good for my needs (quiet)? Any experience and commnents? How is it compare to others suggested in this thread? Thanks in advance.
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_129&item_id=038248

Hmm, reading some reviews, I might have to remove motherbaord to install this. It is not feasible for me as it is more work. I am looking for easy installation.

[teoconca]

I don't think a Hyper 212+ (or any tower heatsink with 120 mm) will fit. Case isn't wide enough.

I suggest either the Scythe Katana 3 (http://www.***********/m/?m=SCKTN-3000) or OCZ Vendetta (http://www.***********/m/?m=OCZTVEND%2092mm).
Scythe Kanata's specs seem to be quiet and low level of noise. Is it easy to install?

[Amourek]

Scythe Kanata's specs seem to be quiet and low level of noise. Is it easy to install?

The Katana uses the same pushpin installation procedure as the Intel stock cooler. Scythes fans are also the best sounding of all heatsink manufacturers IMO.

[teoconca]

I just removed the CPU fan from the heat sink, running without the fan is much more quiet. The only fan that runs now is from the power supply. Is it ok just attach the heat sink only? Do I need the CPU fan attached to the heat sink? Does the CPU and the heat sink get hot enough to damage the motherboard and cpu?