Jump to content

Quietest CPU cooler?

CostcoSamples
By CostcoSamples
in Cooling
 Share
Go to solution Solved by Spork829,
1 minute ago, CostcoSamples said:

 

 

 

The Cryorig coolers are not available in Canada.  The Dark Rock Pro 3 is $77 CAD.  

 

I'm thinking either the 212 for $32 or a Noctua NH-L9i  for $49

 

The Noctua is a low profile unit for ITX cases, but has amazing reviews and Noctua is always super quiet. 

Yeah that Noctua one, though it'll be quiet, is still meant for small form factor only. Definitely go with the almighty 212.

Posted

What is the quietest, inexpensive cpu cooler?  I'm looking for something really quiet, preferably under $50 CAD.  This is for a locked i5 3470 CPU.  I don't care about really great temps, just want it quiet.

 

212 EVO?

i7 4790k @4.7 | GTX 1070 Strix | Z97 Sabertooth | 32GB  DDR3 2400 mhz | Intel 750 SSD | Define R5 | Corsair K70 | Steel Series Rival | XB271, 1440p, IPS, 165hz | 5.1 Surround
PC Build

Desk Build

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&cm_re=cryorig_h7-_-13C-000U-00005-_-Product

$34.99

Favorite Threads: PSU Tier List

 

My Stuff n' Things

Spoiler

The Beast (My Rig)   |CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D|  |Cooling: Noctus NHU12S Redux, 6x 120mm Noctua Redux|  |Motherboard:  Asus TUF B650-E WiFi|  |RAM: 4x8gb 6000 Corsair VENGEANCE RGB|  |Graphics Card: EVGA(RIP) GeForce RTX 3070TI FTW3|  |Power Supply: EVGA GT 850W|  |Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow Mid Tower Case(Black)|  |SSD: 1Tb SK Hynix Platinum P41 NVMe, 2Tb Inland Prime NVMe, 500gb Inland 2.5", 4tb WD Blue HDD|  |Monitor: MSI Optix MPG341QR 34" Ultrawide|  |Keyboard: Logitech G815|  |Mouse: Logitech G305|  |Audio Interface: FiiO K7 DAC/Amp|  |Headphones: Sennheiser HD6XX|  |Webcam: Logitech C920, Logitech C270|

 

My Network Rack  |Switch: Cisco Dell PowerConnect 5548P|  |Router: Unifi USG|  |Rack: 12U|  |Server: HP Z420|  |Services: Proxmox PVE, Wireguard, Pihole, NVR, NAS|

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8869689
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
20 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

Cryorig C7

 

19 minutes ago, Spork829 said:

212, Cryorig H7 and Dark Rock Pro 3 are all super quiet in my experience.

 

18 minutes ago, MrMcMuffinJr said:

CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&cm_re=cryorig_h7-_-13C-000U-00005-_-Product

$34.99

 

The Cryorig coolers are not available in Canada.  The Dark Rock Pro 3 is $77 CAD.  

 

I'm thinking either the 212 for $32 or a Noctua NH-L9i  for $49

 

The Noctua is a low profile unit for ITX cases, but has amazing reviews and Noctua is always super quiet. 

i7 4790k @4.7 | GTX 1070 Strix | Z97 Sabertooth | 32GB  DDR3 2400 mhz | Intel 750 SSD | Define R5 | Corsair K70 | Steel Series Rival | XB271, 1440p, IPS, 165hz | 5.1 Surround
PC Build

Desk Build

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8869787
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Solution
1 minute ago, CostcoSamples said:

 

 

 

The Cryorig coolers are not available in Canada.  The Dark Rock Pro 3 is $77 CAD.  

 

I'm thinking either the 212 for $32 or a Noctua NH-L9i  for $49

 

The Noctua is a low profile unit for ITX cases, but has amazing reviews and Noctua is always super quiet. 

Yeah that Noctua one, though it'll be quiet, is still meant for small form factor only. Definitely go with the almighty 212.

Lenovo Ideapad 720s 14 inch ------ One day I'll have a desktop again...

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8869800
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
36 minutes ago, CostcoSamples said:

What is the quietest, inexpensive cpu cooler?  I'm looking for something really quiet, preferably under $50 CAD.  This is for a locked i5 3470 CPU.  I don't care about really great temps, just want it quiet.

 

212 EVO?

Literally any big enough cooler, 212 EVO and better will do. In Canada the cheapest that I'd recommend is this http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/hJFPxr/deepcool-cpu-cooler-gammaxx400

 

This thing has great cooling performance, but to make it quiet you gotta use software to make it spin at min speeds - since your CPU is locked min speed will keep it below 60.

 

If you would like an even quieter fan to go with the cooler, http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/b2vRsY/noctua-case-fan-nff12pwm

We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER-ER-ER PSU Tier List Now. (dammit @LukeSavenije stop coming up with new ones)

You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here

 

Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread)

Computer Specs:

Spoiler

Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)

Chillinmachine: Noctua NH-C14S
Framepainting-inator: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2 Hybrid

Attachcorethingy: Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3

Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333

Computerarmor: Silverstone RL06 "Lookalike"

Rememberdoogle: 1TB HDD + 120GB TR150 + 240 SSD Plus + 1TB MX500

AdditionalPylons: Phanteks AMP! 550W (based on Seasonic GX-550)

Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red)

Buttonrodent: Razer Viper Mini + Huion H430P drawing Tablet

Auralnterface: Sennheiser HD 6xx

Liquidrectangles: LG 27UK850-W 4K HDR

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8869849
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
9 minutes ago, CostcoSamples said:

 

 

 

The Cryorig coolers are not available in Canada.  The Dark Rock Pro 3 is $77 CAD.  

 

I'm thinking either the 212 for $32 or a Noctua NH-L9i  for $49

 

The Noctua is a low profile unit for ITX cases, but has amazing reviews and Noctua is always super quiet. 

 

Another option is get the tried and true Hyper 212 or the Be Quiet! Pure Rock (which some people argue is better)

and for silence, get a Noctua NF-F12 Fan to replace the stock one that comes with you heatsink. Then use the stock fan as as a case fan

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8869853
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
58 minutes ago, CostcoSamples said:

What is the quietest, inexpensive cpu cooler?  I'm looking for something really quiet, preferably under $50 CAD.  This is for a locked i5 3470 CPU.  I don't care about really great temps, just want it quiet.

 

212 EVO?

Zalman FX-70, it's not getting better than a passive CPU cooler.

With a bit a case airflow it perfrmes decent on a 77 watt CPU.

Mineral oil and 40 kg aluminium heat sinks are a perfect combination: 73 cores and a Titan X, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Oil

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8869893
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
10 hours ago, Spork829 said:

Yeah that Noctua one, though it'll be quiet, is still meant for small form factor only. Definitely go with the almighty 212.

Thanks for that.  I looked on Noctua's website and you are correct, they don't recommend it for my CPU.  

 

I decided to just go with the mighty 212.  $32 CAD with free shipping from Amazon.ca!   

 

 

i7 4790k @4.7 | GTX 1070 Strix | Z97 Sabertooth | 32GB  DDR3 2400 mhz | Intel 750 SSD | Define R5 | Corsair K70 | Steel Series Rival | XB271, 1440p, IPS, 165hz | 5.1 Surround
PC Build

Desk Build

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8871574
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Thermalright Macho Zero, since it has no fan... *badumtss*

 

Seriously, pairded with a decent case fan (NF-F12 / 14, Silent Wings and the likes) it well be pretty darn quiet. But you have to life with the air duct. I kinda like the way it looks, but ",Tastes are differen' spoke the monkey and bit into the soap bar" :ph34r: xD

(German Idiom)

 

_DSC0799.jpg

 

 

"We cannot change the cards we're dealt - just how we play the hand" - R. Pausch

 

CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X , Cooler: BeQuiet Dark Rock 3 Motherboard: MSI B450 Mortar Titanium RAM: 16 GB Corsair LPX 3200 GPU: EVGA RTX2070 XC Storage: Adata 120GB SSD, SanDisk 1TB SDD, 2TB WD GreenHDD Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C PSU: EVGA Supernova 650GS Peripherals: Master Keys Pro S, Logitech G402 Audio: Schiit Fulla 2 + Sennheiser HD 650. Laptop: Asus Zenbook UX 302

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8872716
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 hour ago, Speakerator said:

Thermalright Macho Zero, since it has no fan... *badumtss*

 

Seriously, pairded with a decent case fan (NF-F12 / 14, Silent Wings and the likes) it well be pretty darn quiet. But you have to life with the air duct. I kinda like the way it looks, but ",Tastes are differen' spoke the monkey and bit into the soap bar" :ph34r: xD

(German Idiom)

 

_DSC0799.jpg

 

 

That's pretty cool, but it's not listed on pcpartpicker.com.  Where can you buy those?

i7 4790k @4.7 | GTX 1070 Strix | Z97 Sabertooth | 32GB  DDR3 2400 mhz | Intel 750 SSD | Define R5 | Corsair K70 | Steel Series Rival | XB271, 1440p, IPS, 165hz | 5.1 Surround
PC Build

Desk Build

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8873197
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

@CostcoSamples

I don't know many canadian (online) retailers, I found it o Amazon US, Amazon CA only has the regular versions of the Macho... Guess you'll have to search around 

"We cannot change the cards we're dealt - just how we play the hand" - R. Pausch

 

CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X , Cooler: BeQuiet Dark Rock 3 Motherboard: MSI B450 Mortar Titanium RAM: 16 GB Corsair LPX 3200 GPU: EVGA RTX2070 XC Storage: Adata 120GB SSD, SanDisk 1TB SDD, 2TB WD GreenHDD Case: Fractal Design Define Mini C PSU: EVGA Supernova 650GS Peripherals: Master Keys Pro S, Logitech G402 Audio: Schiit Fulla 2 + Sennheiser HD 650. Laptop: Asus Zenbook UX 302

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/691542-quietest-cpu-cooler/#findComment-8873779
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Cooling

×