Can anyone recommend a QUIET inexpensive CPU fan? 2

[javierdlm001]

Hi all,

These are my specs:
Micro ATX motherboard: MSI 760GMA-P34, CPU AMD Phenom II X3 710, 2.6 Ghz (triple core).

Thanks in advance guys!

 

[gbaughma]

Generally speaking, the larger the fan, the quieter it is going to be.

That said, you must also consider how much space you have, if you're going to bump into any of your expansion cards, etc.

But, something like this could work for you...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BSKY1M4/ref=psdc_11036281_t1_B00OLA0BOA

Just my $.02

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[Scott24x7]

One thing to keep in mind is not just the fan but the heat sink. A two-part type is best, where copper makes contact with the CPU (copper absorbs heat quickly), with an aluminum fin on top that the fan attaches to (aluminum dissipates heat quickly). The two part maximizes heat transfer, as copper is not good at dissipating the heat. The fan just moves it away from the metal parts.

Best Regards,
Scott
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