10-12-2012, 05:07 AM
(10-11-2012, 04:27 PM)Concillian Wrote: 900 RPM, so should be quiet, but less flow. Fans aren't really magic. Pick the RPM you're happy with, and the distribution of flow / noise follows pretty close regardless of brand. There's some variation, but it's not a big deal. For the most part you have to try something, so if that's cheap, see if you like it, and you have a reference point on RPM for future purchases.
Well I got my 6770 installed today and it runs a LOT cooler and quieter than my 4890. It's at about 33°C @ 15% fan speed (according to SpeedFan). My 4890 was doing about 60°C @ 50% fan speed.
I have the side panel off of my case and unplugged my 120mm back case fan and everything is really quiet. I really couldn't stand the noise coming from that broken fan. I think I might buy that Enermax TB Silence fan tomorrow and see how it goes. Or maybe I'll just leave the side panel off my computer and roll without case fans.