1. Introduction2. GLADIATOR Sparta i5 Bundle: Packaging and Accessories3. GLADIATOR Sparta i5 Bundle: Layout and Components4. GLADIATOR Sparta i5 Bundle: BIOS and Overclocking Settings5. Testing Methodology6. System: PCMark 87. System: 3DMark 118. System: 3DMark9. System: Unigine Heaven Benchmark10. Processor: SiSoft Sandra11. Processor: Cinebench R11.5 64 bit12. Processor: Super Pi13. Processor: MKV HD Performance14. Processor: Media Encoding - MediaEspresso15. Processor: Media Encoding - HandBrake16. Motherboard: SATA Performance17. Motherboard: USB 3.0 Performance18. Gaming: Battlefield 319. Gaming: Sleeping Dogs20. Gaming: Metro 203321. Technical: Power Consumption22. Technical: Thermal Dynamics23. Technical: Acoustics24. Closing Thoughts25. View All Pages

We measure from a distance of around 1 metre from the bundle with our digital sound level meter to mirror a real world situation. When used inside a chassis, the noise output will be different, dependent upon the case's design and number of fans.

Please refer to our KitGuru noise guide for a comparison between the noise levels of this system and everyday scenarios.

KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refrigerator
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

With a maximum recorded noise output of under 43 dBa, the Gladiator Sparta i5 4.40GHz bundle is unlikely to cause annoying disturbances. The large, 140mm fan used on Scythe's CPU cooler shifts a large volume of air while spinning at a low maximum speed of around 1300 RPM.

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