Need low profile and QUIET cpu cooler

implosiveturnip · 13 May 2013 at 20:04

Hey guys just wondering if someone could recommend/spec me a low profile cpu cooler for my HTPC?

It's going to be cooling an i3 2120 65w cpu, in an antec fusion remote black case. max height 70mm.

It needs to be as quiet as possible and capable of running 24/7, as it's also my media/torrent/minecraft server, and it will see some light gaming too.

I was looking at cm seidon 120mm and slapping another fan on there, but there's only two mount points in the case and I don't think it would clear the mobo :/

Thanks in advance!

implosiveturnip · 17 May 2013 at 21:19

Ah sorry I just abandoned this thread! been busy at work! I'll just quickly read these....

The stock cooler is too loud for me. It's in my bedroom and I can hear it whirring away. Although not a particularly offensive noise, it's just enough to drive me slightly bonkers when I try to sleep.

implosiveturnip · 17 May 2013 at 21:22

I'm probably going to go with the noctua, unless someone has any experience with a Zalman Tech CNPS8000B and can tell me how loud it is. I can find reviews ect for Zalman Tech CNPS8000, but not the B version, which is newer.

implosiveturnip · 18 May 2013 at 11:22

I see. thanks for clarifying the Zalman, Kei. I've decided to go with the Thermalright after all, despite it being a little pricier; it will give me a bit more cooling headroom if I decide to upgrade the cpu in the future, which I probably will.

Thanks for your input everyone