What fan should i use on my heatsink?

[KBemani]

I just got an Alpha 8045 heatsink and it doesnt come with a fan, what fan do you guys recommend for max cooling and low noise, noise isnt really a problem though since i will be getting a baybus soon.

thanx
KBEMANI

[KBemani]

i forgot to add that it is a 1.4ghz AMD T-bird

oh wait, isnt that in my signature?

just for those of you not looking down there


KBEMANI

[flounder43]

It depends on your overclock, and your capacity to put up with loud fans...

A good 80mm fan, just about any one would do, but for a serious overclock you may need a high capacity fan, most often used is a "delta" fan...

[KBemani]

sorry, i forgot to mention that the heatsink requires a 80mm fan

[jbslow]

I like this fan its a Sunon 80x25mm fan (a little thin) 50cfm 40dba not to load with pretty nice air flow. You could always buy a high output Delta 80x38 68 cfm 48.5dba sounds like a hair dryed I would know I have two both intake fans for my setup.

Sunon pic

[flounder43]

Sorry, try here...http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/
they have comments and even a listening option...

[KBemani]

dang, that delta fan is pretty darn loud, do yall think that its worth it?

[nihili]

I just got one of those heatsinks too. Still waiting for it to arrive. I'm planning on using a pair of 50 cfm Sunon fans and a duct. For maximum cooling, you should get the delta 68cfm. If you are already deaf, try finding the Delta 80cfm fan.

It's all a matter of finding a balance you can live with. I judged the Sunon to be the best balance of noise and power. If you're less noise tolerant, check out Panaflo.

nihili

[KBemani]

i just made my decision, i got the ultra-cool clear fan on sidewindercomputers.com and it has a variable speed which is good. I listened to it and it is also very, very quiet. I dont even know if its on! Well, thanks for the info, sidewinder was a great site for fans.

Thanks again,
KBemani

[flounder43]

nice choice... I have ordered from them before, I got my fans super fast...

[KBemani]

by the way, on your icon, flounder, is that 43 supposed to be a subliminal message or something? :P