OCZ Goliath 2 SE is it good?

[rush69]

Hi just trying to find out how good this hsf is. OCZ Goliath 2 SE.
Is it noisy?
would it be better then Thermaltake Volcano 9 Heat Sink & Fan.

which if those 2 would probably be most quiet one.

[rustymaitland]

i did a google search and i came up with a review from neoseeker.com. they had an 8000 rpm high-perf. delta on top of this hs and it produced 45cfm @30-50db. i would say that the dba rating is dependant on the type of fan. with this delta setup, it is still quieter than the V9. the volcano 9 all out, spins at 4800rpm @48db.

[rush69]

hmm all I know its OCZ standard fan and I wouldn’t be replacing it with any other if i get it... but if its more quieter then I guess ill go with that.. See if more people will post any other comments.

[SemiCycle]

I read a review of the OCZ Goliath 2 SE with an INSANE fan too. It is a perfect example of mating an average Heatsink design to a ridiculously , stupidly, just plain obnoxious fan and calling it a performance part. I would avoid it if you value your ears.

I also read another review where the fans was replaced with a slower model and the HSF showed its true colors.....an average performer. If you want good cooling, consider a thermalright AX7 and mate it with a medium speed fan

P.S. I'll try and find those reivews I was talking about.

[SemiCycle]

Here ya go :


OCZ Goliath with very high power fan
http://www.dansdata.com/coolercomp_p2.htm#oczabc

OCZ Goliath SE
http://www.dansdata.com/coolercomp_p2.htm#golse

OCZ Goliath 2 with high power Delta fan
http://www.dansdata.com/coolercomp_p2.htm#oczgol2

[SemiCycle]

One more thing, make sure you scroll to the top of the page. Along the right side, it shows all of the HSF units Dan has tested.

[rush69]

tnx...
hmm they all noisy :( volc9 and ocz se... don’t know what to get that is quiet and im not going to get water cooling...
oh well I try to research more see maybe ill find something good.
Tnx quys.