quiet GPU

[ash_scotland88]

I currently have a 8600GT I am looking to replace.
Just installed an h50 and I think this is the loudest fan just now as it's a tiny 80mm one.
Any suggestions? Or ones to avoid?

 

[Mr Krugga]

Are you talking about Corsair H50? What's that 80mm fan you're on about?

Also, what budget have you got for the replacement?

 

[kylew]

What's your budget?

 

[ash_scotland88]

sorry.

Corsair H50

80mm looks like the size it could be on the 8600GT, it's closer to 50mm

budget maybe £200 max, would prefer less.
I need to get into gaming again, but first of all need to get some games that catch my eye (eg mafia 2)

res is 1680x1050

 

[Mr Krugga]

Get the GeForce 460 1GB - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-064-GI&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1830

Or Radeon 5850 if you can find one within your budget.

 

[Monkeynut]

EDIT: nevermind

 

[ash_scotland88]

would a geforce GTX465 be any better?

can get one cheaper

 

[Mr Krugga]

would a geforce GTX465 be any better?

can get one cheaper

No.

 

[Raikiri]

The 460 1GB is faster, much quieter and uses less power.

 

[ash_scotland88]

what's the GAINWARD GeForce GTX 460 GS - 1024 MB GDDR5 like?
Guessing single fan may be louder? I see clock speeds are slightly slower but it's £20 cheaper.

 

[Mr Krugga]

If you can get one for £150 then that's a bargain and I wouldn't hesitate.

 

[ash_scotland88]

well it's £158 inc postage and the one from OC is £176