- Joined
- Oct 19, 2006
- Location
- Rochester, MI
Im building a Conroe machine that is going to be mainly used for CAD, FEA, Schoolwork, and the ocassional FPS. The processor is a E6600, the case is an Antec P180, Im not planning on overclocking at first. I want one of the main aspects of this build to be silance. Right now it sounds like Im sitting next to a blue lit wind tunnel and when watching movies or doing homework it can get annoying. Im looking for something that will perform a little better then the stock HSF and possibly below 16db. The Ultra 120s and Scyths that I see everyone suggest seem way overkill. Im also looking for something less then $50 and that wont rip the socket off my mobo. The Zalmans seem nice, but I thought I would get your guy's opinions first.