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Title. As long as it keeps my CPU under 80 degrees and is quiet AF it's fine.

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3 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Title. As long as it keeps my CPU under 80 degrees and is quiet AF it's fine.

Is passive an option?

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1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

Is passive an option?

Maybe.

 

1 minute ago, manikyath said:

question: which cpu?

I5 6500, but I want to be able to carry over W/ any upgrades. Basically, Supporting zen.

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2 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Maybe.

 

I5 6500, but I want to be able to carry over W/ any upgrades. Basically, Supporting zen.

be quiet pure rock slim ? 

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4 minutes ago, Megah3rtz said:

be quiet pure rock slim ? 

Me likey.

EDIT:I prefer 120mm or more, but okay if less, I guess.

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6 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Maybe.

 

I5 6500, but I want to be able to carry over W/ any upgrades. Basically, Supporting zen.

If your case can handle it, I've heard good things about these. Only useful for 65W or so without the 92mm fan. 

 

The Scythe Kotetsu is very much worth mentioning here.

 

*Edit: and it's $40 on Amazon right now

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3 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

If your case can handle it, I've heard good things about these. Only useful for 65W or so without the 92mm fan. 

 

The Scythe Kotetsu is very much worth mentioning here.

 

*Edit: and it's $40 on Amazon right now

IDK about the passive one. And I also don't really like the Scythe.

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I wouldnt say It's the quieter but for the price is one of teh best in my opinion and perfomance-noise. Here in Sapin I can get It by 25€ which are roughly 28$

 

This one: Nox Hummer H-212

 

Noise level:  8 dBA - 20 dBA ± 10%

 

 

Edit:  I have to say that I've tested It and at idle I can barely hear It!

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58 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Maybe.

I5 6500, but I want to be able to carry over W/ any upgrades. Basically, Supporting zen.

The stock cooler should be enough. Is the noise or your current temps too high?

49 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

IDK about the passive one. And I also don't really like the Scythe.

What don't you like about the Kotetsu?

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18 hours ago, Maxinfamily said:

I wouldnt say It's the quieter but for the price is one of teh best in my opinion and perfomance-noise. Here in Sapin I can get It by 25€ which are roughly 28$

 

This one: Nox Hummer H-212

 

Noise level:  8 dBA - 20 dBA ± 10%

 

 

Edit:  I have to say that I've tested It and at idle I can barely hear It!

Not avalible here.

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18 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

The stock cooler should be enough. Is the noise or your current temps too high?

Too loud. Loudest part now.

 

18 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

The stock cooler should be enough. Is the noise or your current temps too high?

What don't you like about the Kotetsu?

The appearance. When you've got coolers from cryorig in this price range, This appears ugly.

 

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1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

Too loud. Loudest part now.

What are your load temps? Have you tried lowering fan speeds?

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30 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

What are your load temps? Have you tried lowering fan speeds?

Load temps are around 70 degrees on the silent preset in asus thing with the stock cooler. Really, what I care about is idle/internet browsing, as that's what this PC does 90%of the time.

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3 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Load temps are around 70 degrees on the silent preset in asus thing with the stock cooler. Really, what I care about is idle/internet browsing, as that's what this PC does 90%of the time.

You still have a good amount of headroom there--you're fine up to 80-90c at load.

If you can't lower your fan speed any more, than you should get a new cooler.

Are you shopping in the US?

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1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

You still have a good amount of headroom there--you're fine up to 80-90c at load.

If you can't lower your fan speed any more, than you should get a new cooler.

Are you shopping in the US?

Can't lower it any more at idle (which is really where I care TBH) and yes, I am in the US.

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2 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Can't lower it any more at idle (which is really where I care TBH) and yes, I am in the US.

The best option for the price would probably be the PR Slim mentioned earlier: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/hyQRsY/be-quiet-pure-rock-slim-351-cfm-cpu-cooler-bk008

A 120mm fan wouldn't be better for anything asides from looks but you can get the regular Pure Rock if that's what you're into: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwPzK8/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk009

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1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

The best option for the price would probably be the PR Slim mentioned earlier: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/hyQRsY/be-quiet-pure-rock-slim-351-cfm-cpu-cooler-bk008

A 120mm fan wouldn't be better for anything asides from looks but you can get the regular Pure Rock if that's what you're into: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/cwPzK8/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk009

Yeah, I am a bit of a sucker for looks :).

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