quiet fan

[hausnfranz]

Hello all,

I am looking for a quiet fan, as the one I have is really really loud. I have included system specs and pics to help. Can anyone provide me with a suggestion?

Property Value
Manufacturer Intel
Model SE7525RP2
Version C96126-450
Serial Number QSRP64400205

Chipset Vendor Intel Corporation
Chipset Model 525 Workstation Memory Controller Hub (C4-step)
South Bridge 6300ESB LPC Inteface Controller
SMBus Intel Corporation 6300ESB SMBus Controller @0400h

CPU Intel Xeon
Cpu Socket Socket 604 [CPU 1]
Processor Upgrade ZIF Socket
Max CPU Speed 2800 MHz

System Slots 4 PCI

OnBoard devices
Video (Enabled) ATI Rage XL
Ethernet (Enabled) Marvell 88E8050

Memory Summary
Location System board or motherboard
Maximum Capacity 8192 MBytes
Memory Slots 4
Error Correction Single-bit ECC
Use System memory

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[thomasbuonoman]

Assuming u mean that big 120mm in the back, heres a quiter one I use and prefer

CompUSA.com - Antec TriCool 120mm Blue LED Fan - 761345-75024-0 - Antec » Computer Upgrades » Cooling

it also has LED lights so why not? this one has a 3 switch speed allowing u to have the fan go high/med/low power. I keep mine on high cause the noise doesnt bother me and there not that loud
Any other ones at COMPUSA u prefer are good too. Just ask the sales clerk for under 30DBA 120mm fans.

 

[hausnfranz]

oops, the large fan in the back isn't plugged in actually.

Its the lil small one that sounds like a hair dryer.

thanks for the reply too.

 

[Ghostman 1]

Thats your processor fan and heat sink, I would just order a new heat sink an fan..

 

[gazaway]

You aren't going to get too much of a selection for a socket 604. The fans are smaller (60 - 70mm) so either way they are going to be kinda loud. This is the best I could find for you in under 5 mins though:
Newegg.com - Dynatron H6HG 60mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail

It's got a copper heatsink and a 2 ball bearing 60mm fan..

 

[hausnfranz]

Why are there so few choices? I see tower pcs all the time that are quiet, I wonder if its just the xeon?

 

[hausnfranz]

Would this beast work?

Thermalright HR-01-X Xeon Heatpipe Heatsink Quiet CPU Cooler

 

[gazaway]

That would definately work if you can fit it in your case. Just remember that the thing is huge... and aluminum.. The 120mm fan would be nice and quiet. The reason why your choices will be limited is because socket 604 isnt exactly a widely used socket. Most consumers use 775 or AM2 now a days so that is what is easiest to get.