CPU Fan Recommendation

[EnergyzeX]

Hey Guys,

I have another computer that uses a Pentium D 3.20Ghz. And I wanted to get a new fan for it because the stock fan is really REALLY noisy. (And since I'm at it I might as well replace the stock fan in my newest PC that uses a Q6700)

I've read the other threads and I understand that the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro would be the best. And the Tuniq Tower and Thermalright 120.

The problem is I can't get seem to buy them from the stores that I previously got my parts from. Could you look at these two sites:


http://umart.net/au/index.php?cPath=108_367
http://www.skycomp.com.au/index.php?cPath=167_171&osCsid=0a807d9997147ae6fec505cff89eb3f2


And recommend a CPU fan that's in stock.

I won't be overcloacking. Price isn't too much of an issue. The overall height can't be more than 140mm. It needs to be quiet and perform well.

I was going to get the Zalman CNPS9500 but I think we all know by now it's a little bit risky.

Thanks in advance,
Daniel

[Jamie Nixx]

The arctic freezer 7 pro is noisy unless you control the the RPM using a program like speedfan.

The Tuniq towe and Thermaltrite 120 are the best air coolers out now bar none, so getting either of those two is major overkill as they are very expensive.

I recommed the Thermaltake Golden orb II
http://www.skycomp.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=167_171&products_id=34838&osCsid=0a807d9997147ae6fec505cff89eb3f2

Its cheap, very nice and quiet, it also offers very good cooling,

[EnergyzeX]

Thanks Jamie. I read some reviews on the Thermaltake Golden Ord II and discovered an inconvienice that I would like to avoid if possible.

I have to remove the motherboard to install the cooling fan!!! ... I really REALLY want to avoid this if possible. (All my wires are perfectly placed everywhere :D)

Do all cooling CPU fans require the removal of the Mobo? (with the exception of the stock Intel cooling fan)

Could you recommend a good cooling fan that doesn't require the removal of the Mobo? (Preferably from the stores cited in the first post or you could recommend something else and I'll try to find an Australian store that has it)

Cheers man,
Daniel

[Jamie Nixx]

Here you go

http://www.skycomp.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=167_171&products_id=62977&osCsid=0a807d9997147ae6fec505cff89eb3f2

This is basically the same as the arctic cooling freezer 7 pro, in fact its identical, no plates need to be installed, no motherboards need to be taken out, its just 4 pins, push and click, then your done :)

[EnergyzeX]

Thanks Jamie. It will apparently just squeeze into my case with 15mm to spare :p. Excellent!