Cooling Fan MINIMUM question

[brownphoto]

I am wondering if any one can tell me what the MINIMUM CFM is that I can get away with across an AMD 1800+XP?

I am in the process of building a system, and would like use an Alpha HS and I guess I am leaning towards a Sunon Quiet Fan.

I am new to this highspeed processor cooling, so if you suggest something, please be specific, so I can do my research.

Thank you all.

Joe B

 

[rlemieux]

The 50CFM suron will work great(40.5dbs), also you can try the YS Tech it is rated at 48.5CFM and it is only 36db's. Both will do a great job. I would not get anything under a 40CFM fan. 36 dbs is not loud at all though. Alpha cools really well with 40-50CFM fans..... Much better than any other air cooling system. Btw, both are 80mm fans. Here is a link to listen to both, and compare. http://shop.store.yahoo.com/sidewindercomputers/tecar.html

 

[stool]

All depends on whether you are going to overclock or not. If you are going to run stock, you could probably get away with any AMD recommended HSF. I wouldn't go below about 36CFM.