How silent is your 680, for reals.

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:01

So my 680 is pretty quiet, but it's not silent over my chassis fans which, are.

Trying to evaluate if mine is faulty/noisier than it should be. So, in all honesty, with no headphones or ambient noise etc how audible is your 680 at between 30 and 50% fan speed?

Gregster · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:04

I honestly can't hear mine over my case/CPU fans. It could be noisier but I just don't hear it. Maybe I am so wrapped up in the game this could be why.

I will pay close attention tonight when I have a game of BF3

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:08

How silent are your CPU/Chassis fans though?

Rusty0611 · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:10

I can hear mine at 50% over my fans very, very slightly if I'm listening for it. Over 60% and it's definitely noticeable.

I have a Coolermaster HAF X so my case isn't exactly the quietest but I'm not overly fussed about noise.

Gregster · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:12

Coolermaster 922 case with a Gelid tranquillo CPU cooler. Case fans are 200mm. A gentle hum tbh.

If I put the fan on 85% then lol, I can deffo hear it but I don't even bother with precision X when gaming as the frames are plentiful.

ALXAndy · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:22

From what I can see the 680 makes about the same noise as a 8800 Ultra. Which is no bad thing. Just a reassuring whoosh from time to time.

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2012 at 21:26

Yeah it's not abrasive, hoover or hair dryer like but it is noticeable.

I can hear it over my system fans at 30%/idle - shame it will not spin down below 30% for when there is literally 0% load.

Gregster · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:01

At 40% I can't hear the fan. At 50% I can hear it, a little noisy but fine, At 60% I can hear it, quite noisy and would be a little annoying after a spell.

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:09

55% is annoyingly noisy now.

I swear it used to be quieter. How long till there are some aftermarket air coolers I wonder?

ALXAndy · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:10

As it picks up dust it will increase the turbulence.

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:14

Better buy a can of air then...or 10!

Ironically EVGA sent a reminder email about maint/dust removal recently.

Gregster · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:22

I did a complete De-dust today of everything and added my High flow bracket...Maybe this helps.

Jay85 · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:32

I'll do a vid, let you guys hear how loud mine is lol. In a tight space this thing is quiet noisy imho...

Sin_Chase · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:42

Liking the look of this thing:

http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/detail/index/sArticle/554/sCategory/2182

Had an Artic on my 8800GT and it cooled it to awesome temps passively. might have to check one out when they launch.

Random Guy · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:50

lol wonder how your 680 would compare to my 480s in SLI

Gregster · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:52

0.5 sone is a big difference from 3.7 sone. Now I just need to find out what a sone is

ALXAndy · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:52

Random Guy said:
lol wonder how your 680 would compare to my 480s in SLI

I'll take the pepsi challenge. SLI 480 in a heat sandwich with three Delta 5900RPM fans.

Heathrow, requesting permission to land.

deadman29 · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:55

Windforce 680 silent at 40% fan speed, but sadly cpu/chassis fan on HAF X + venom is audible.

Jay85 · 27 Apr 2012 at 22:56

God the upload is slow... may take awhile...

I don't like the look of the Arctic, it's too bulky!

Cleeecooo · 27 Apr 2012 at 23:19

ALXAndy said:
I'll take the pepsi challenge. SLI 480 in a heat sandwich with three Delta 5900RPM fans.

Heathrow, requesting permission to land.

watercool?

deadman29 said:
Windforce 680 silent at 40% fan speed, but sadly cpu/chassis fan on HAF X + venom is audible.

fan controller?