CPU cooling, preferably quiet

[Rydra]

I'm looking to replace the stock cooling unit on my CPU (i7-950) with something that might allow it to run a bit quieter, and I'm considering doing the same for the graphics card (Sapphire Radeon 5870).

 

I'd prefer something quiet with equivalent or better cooling than my stock stuff.

 

Case is massive, it's a Thermaltake Armor, so plenty of space and slots. Currently running 2x 120mm (1 front one rear), 1x 250mm Side fan, 1x 90mm fan top rear for hard drive cooling. (I removed the top fan it normally comes with, PSU was too large)

Thermaltakeusa*»*Chassis*»*Full Tower*»*Armor Series*»*Armor : Armor VA8003BWS

 

Any suggestions?

 

I'm considering a Corsair H80

Corsair H80 Hydro Series High Performance CPU Cooler - CWCH80 - Scan.co.uk

 

For the CPU. Not sure on the graphics card.

Could go for a custom water cooling option, but not seen anything to suggest it'd actually be any quieter.

[jamesfed]

This is the latest version of what I have cooling my Phenom 9550 - ::: Zalman, leading the world of Quiet Computing Solutions :::

 

Keeps it cool and can't say I have ever heard the fan (the one in my AMD 6950 kicks out a lot of noise though!)

[featured_spectre]

UF-80 Ultra Quiet 80mm PWM Fan with Anti-vibration TPE Cover < replace case fans with those...

 

Icy Vision Rev.2 VGA Cooler for High-end ATI and Nvidia < mount that on your GFX card

 

NH-C14 Top-Flow Flexible CPU Cooler with 140mm fan < mount that on your CPU

 

your PC will be much quieter...if you want to get a quiet PSU then Quiet PC UK - Quiet PC Power Supplies for a Quiet PSU take your pic

[pete]

I have a Prolimatech Megahalems Rev B with a Nexus Real Silent 120mm attached on my i5 750 and I can't hear it.

 

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article916-page1.html

 

Though the case it's in (Fractal Design Define R2) is designed as a quiet case.

[Brucy]

I have run this cooler without a fan: Ninja 3 High Performance CPU Cooler

 

Admittedly it was on an Athlon 64 (can't remember the wattage) but temps never go above 45c.

[protocol]

Have a look at the Gelid Tranquillo.

[Arthur]

Great suggestions by Nephilim. I have the 120mm version of those DeepCool fans and they are easily the best fans I have ever bought. I actually purchased them from the US since they weren't available in the UK at the time.

 

I'm considering a Corsair H80

One thing to be aware of with the H80 is that the stock fans are quite noisy even at low speeds, so you will probably want to replace them as soon as you unbox it. This means you could end up spending over £100 in total (£74.16 + 2 x £14.99). Also worth mentioning is that unless you buy the $99 Corsair Link controller to go with the H80, you will have to open your case every time you want to change the fan speed!