I am currently using a dragon orb 3+ to cool my XP 1800+. The idle temps are 38 and at full load it hits 44. My only problem is with the noise. When I'm trying to work on this computer, its unbearable. I am planning on replacing it with the thermaltake AX-7. What is the quietest fan I could get that would keep the same temperatures that I have now? Would a vantec stealth cut it? Thanks.
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Quiet fan for the AX-7
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Those temps are wonderful. My problem with my AX-7 and Vantec Stealth is that my idle is nearly 55C. Maybe I need to turn the fan around but it's extremely hot. If only there was a better way (just as quiet) to cool the CPU. I'd be interested to hear other people's comments.
I guess I should mention my setup. I'm running a 1600+, have oc'ed the memory timings to 175 but still running the chip at 1400MHz, kx7 raid, 256MB samsung pc2700. My ambient room temp is around 80F or more, getting up to 90F+ on hot days, so that also contributes to the hot air. Still, there has to be a better way or I might be missing something.
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Get an 80mm to 120mm adapter, and purchase a quiet 120mmer that puts out good airflow.
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Decibals are logorithmic. a 6dB sound would be twice as loud as a 3dB sound, but a 9db sound would be twice as loud as a 6dB sound.
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No.....hmm, http://www.modthebox.com/reviews/vantec/tornado/tornado.wmv
First one is a Vantec Stealth, 21 dB, second, an ADDA, 28.3dB, the third, a Vantec Tornado, 55.4 dB. Very Funny!
http://www.modthebox.com/reviews/bigfoot/vantecfan/stealth.wmv
Vantec Stealth, Panaflo L1A, 21dBa, and ADDA, 28.3 dB.
First one is a Vantec Stealth, 21 dB, second, an ADDA, 28.3dB, the third, a Vantec Tornado, 55.4 dB. Very Funny!
http://www.modthebox.com/reviews/bigfoot/vantecfan/stealth.wmv
Vantec Stealth, Panaflo L1A, 21dBa, and ADDA, 28.3 dB.
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They are thermally controlled, noise ranges(SmartFanII) from Stealth to Tornado depending on temps. Doubles as a siren, should temps get too high. 
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I'd say About 2-6 in favor of the AX-7/Stealth
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Yes, with the AX7 and Stealth you should run 2-7c cooler. The Dragon Orb 3 is a pathetic excuse for a CPU heatsink, although its great for a video card.
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Im not 100% sure about 7, but defintely 100% sure about 2-4.
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