Quiet fan for Athlon XP 3000

[Jekker]

Hi
I have an Athlon XP 3000, currently using a Thermaltake Volcano 7 cpu fan.
Any recommendations of a quiet fan for this cpu ??

 

[paparazi]

At default speeds this cooler can easily cope and is very quiet. (copper silent 2 or 3)

http://www.arctic-cooling.com/cpu2.php?idx=2&disc=

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[Xaqte]

From personal experience, I would recommend the Zalman CNPS7700-CU.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118115

It is a monster in size, but is really quiet... and it keeps the cpu extremely cool!

Let us know your results!

X

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[Jekker]

Thanks Xaqte,
Don't think I can get that one in the UK. I know Newegg won't deliver internationally!
Will look though

THanks again

Will try paparazi's one, looks a good spec and available in UK.

WIll post back with results

 

[Xaqte]

Jekker,
I found one available in UK:

http://www.quietpc.com/uk/amdcooling.php#7700

I have to say that every rig I've used this on, the cpu temp didn't exceed 30 degrees!

I wish you the best luck for your decsion... I hope it goes smoothly!

 

[Jekker]

Thanks Xaqte,

May get one of them as well as I got 2 pc's.
Thanks for checking it out for me . you are too kind !!

ps it looks a beast !

 

[paparazi]

The Zalman you mention is indeed a fine cooler But costs three times as much as the Arctic cooler.
Really depends on budget and if you intend to overclock?
All three of these are pretty quiet and will do the job.

Zalman CNPS7000B-CU Ultra-Quiet CPU Cooler £22.27 incl VAT

Akasa AK-827 Ultra Quiet Copper Base CPU Cooler £6.99 incl VAT

Arctic Cooling Copper Silent 2L CPU Cooler £7.64 incl VAT

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_CPU_Coolers_1.html

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