Need good HSF minus the noise

[JzAr]

I currently have a Thermaltake Volcano 6u+ which is pretty damn noisey. Sounds like a damn vacuume cleaner! At first I was ok with it but lately its been getting annoying. I can't even sleep with my computer on. Is there a good HSF out there thats as good or even better than the volcano that doesn't make too much noise? or do you guys have any suggestions on how to get rid of the noise? Thanx

[Sonny]

You shouldve posted this thread at cooling, that way you will get better replys to your question;)

[Dissolved]

1 word... "watercooling" :)

[AntmanMike]

i word: vapochill

[Sonny]

OK!!! Now that it is in cooling here is my idea:D

Use a duct to pull cold air from the outside with a bigger fan. You can find an 80mm with the same CFM but a lot quiter.

I suggest a Velocity Stack design to be able to get the airflow organized in a more cohesive air column & no back pressure. Keep an open mind & try it out.

[mike9o]

It's pretty darn slick! Did you make it or buy it?

[ThePunkGeek]

Originally posted by sonny
You shouldve posted this thread at cooling, that way you will get better replys to your question;)

you gotta cool the rad still

[RoadWarrior]

Is that a coke bottle sonny?
Makes a pretty cool looking duct!

If you wanna get some venturi effect from it though, you prolly need to take another 1/4 to 1/2" off the top to the point where the curve reverses.
Sheesh, we'll be buying chromed street rod carburettor intake trumpets for our fans soon ..... :D

Road Warrior

[Sonny]

Thanks for the kind words guys! Anybody can make it. It's so simple & effective that you will enjoy making it for friends, well maybe after he 8th one I started to teach them how to build it:p

RoadWarrior - Yup! It's a 2Ltr. Coke bottle fitted to a 80mm fan.

You guys have any container suggestions for a 120mm fan? I'm including a pic to show you people how to mount it to the fan.

[William]

The Glaciator II has incredible performance with low noise. Definately the best noise/performance heatsink on the market.

[JzAr]

Thanks for all the info. I think Ill give the coke bottle with a 80mm fan a try.

[Sonny]

Originally posted by JzAr
Thanks for all the info. I think Ill give the coke bottle with a 80mm fan a try. :D

[Sonny]

Originally posted by mike9o
It's pretty darn slick! Did you make it or buy it?
WELCOME TO THE FORUMS!!!!!
.....and to the addiction:eek:

I just noticed you were new:beer:

[RoadWarrior]

For a 120mm fan, I'd be looking at bleach or fabric softener bottles I guess. There are 2.5 or 3L soda bottles but they're kinda rare. Maybe a big juice or mineral water bottle might be good.

Hmmm maybe even a coffee can??? PET bottles are probably getting a bit floppy by the time they get to be around 120mm.

regards,

Road Warrior

[Dissolved]

Originally posted by JzAr
Thanks for all the info. I think Ill give the coke bottle with a 80mm fan a try.

id say the sk6.. with a pair of headphones :D

[AntmanMike]

I never got a welcome to the forums when i joined... and now im addicted... thanks for the warning :mad: :(

[Dissolved]

Originally posted by AntmanMike
I never got a welcome to the forums when i joined... and now im addicted... thanks for the warning :mad: :(

no kidding man... but its all good..
i need something to waste my day away :)

[AntmanMike]

Yah but i still need to do my homework.

[Dissolved]

Originally posted by AntmanMike
Yah but i still need to do my homework.

yea always.. i kinda bought my stuff w/o researching to much.. but hey the only thing i wish i didnt get was my ecc ddr, everything else is nice..

[AntmanMike]

I mean literally. Im in high school and im like failing every class because of this forum.

[mike9o]

Thanks for the welcome. I'm new to the forum, but not to the addiction!

[dreadlord79]

AntmanMike. You turn that evil eye of the dark one off and do your homework right now young man! ;)

Sorry, it just popped into my head. My grandma use to call the TV Satan eyeball because it took time away from what was important; "God". I think this stuff is a billon times more addictive than crack! Some times i wish I had very found out about this stuff. Then I flog my stupidity demon back into submission and continue to see case mods and oc'ed systems dancing in my head. :D :D

[Yodums]

I don't believe the SK-6 is not loud at all buddies :)

50dba... damnit just turn on mp3's heh and you'll be fine ;)

[mujgy]

just run all fans at 7 volts (well mines at 8v cause of a high 12v line) but it only rose the temps 1 degrees c for case and cpu and hey sense when have hard drives made noise ;) now i can sleep without shuting down i still mis water cooling but after my meltdown and no money for a new waterblock (its a long story) i was back to my sk6 ah peace and quiet

seeya

[AntmanMike]

I stand in front of jet engines, go deaf, and presto, no more loud noises.