Quiet CPU fan needed

[gossamer]

I'm in the process of reducing the fan noise in my case. So far I've got the case fans under control, but the CPU fan is too loud. What I need is a 60mm "quiet" fan. I was hoping someone here could recommend one of the ones I've listed below, or maybe offer another brand/model. I know there is not much difference in the two fans, but I just wanted to see if someone had used one of these before and had something good or bad to say about them. The processor is a Socket 370 Celeron that is not overclocked.


Panaflo 60x60x25.5mm
3200 RPM
14.1 CFM
24.0 dBA

Vantec Stealth 60x60x25mm
2600 RPM
12 CFM
20 dBA

[BigBlue66]

Of the two you listed, I would go with the Panaflo. 24db is not really loud. The Vantec is probably thermostatically controlled, so it may or may not run at a speed sufficient to cool the processor.

The Celly shouldn't run that hot. I suggest you get a 60mm-80mm adapter and use a Panaflo LA1 80mm fan.

[gossamer]

Thanks. I'll look into the 60mm-80mm adapter. Your right. The celeron does not run hot. This new fan is for replacing the loud fan that is currently on the heatsink. Just looking for low noise.

[madmat]

try www.quietpc.com. that's where many musicians get their cooling fans from

[BigBlue66]

Another thought is if you have a CompUSA near you, their generic brand HSFs are usually quiet and would cool the Celly quite well.