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Recently we have changed our method of measuring noise levels. Ambient noise in the room is around 20dBa. We measure from a distance of around 1 meter from the chassis and 4 foot from the ground with our Extech digital sound level meter to mirror a real world situation.
KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refridgerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum
Generally noise was around 38 dBa, but under full load with our overclocked 990x, the fan was working overtime to help maintain sensible temperatures. We recorded around 45 dBa from the single fan. Personally I would remove this fan and add two quality 120mm units from Noctua.
price is good and built quality looks equally as impressive. ideal for most people.
Nice polished finish on the base. better than some of the bigger players ive seen.
Its a pretty standard and slightly boring design however. but price is good and it will certainly suit a big audience of system builders who want something much better than a reference cooler
Good deal. think id pay extra for the frio however, it has t wo fans. even if they are crap
Seems like a good buy to me, but id spend another 10 for the Antec 620
Yeah, fair review, quite like the appearance, but im more interested in all in water liquid coolers now. they are so compact, quiet and high performing.
I also want to see a review of the upcoming d14 beater from noctua