Silencing my P4

Spider · 16 Mar 2006 at 13:18

Currently have a P4 3.0Ghz in my Media center PC using the stock intel HS/F (I know!).
The noise is driving me nuts in the living room, so I'm looking for a silent alternative.

Don’t really know what to go for – should I go for a fanless cooler (will this prevent all overheating) or just a really quiet HS/F? Can anyone recommend something for me please?

valerian · 16 Mar 2006 at 16:45

firstly what do you use it for, silence may be had if your not caning it

freezer pro arctic, you'll be impressed over the 'stock' racket
and excellent cooling, and, dont have to remove the board, 5-10 minute job and what a diff
and cheap

am assuming its socket 775

AWPC · 16 Mar 2006 at 17:17

Zalman 9500 or Thermalright XP90/120 will do the trick and either also allow you some ocing potential.

Spider · 16 Mar 2006 at 18:52

Thanks guys.
Its used exclusively for MCE2005, so will never be overclocked or anything like that. All I want is the quietest solution for the job....

thefranklin · 16 Mar 2006 at 21:25

scythe ninja and as many 120 mm quiet fans as you can get (with a controller)

Phil99 · 16 Mar 2006 at 21:48

Is it Northwood or Prescott?

I replaced my Prescott 2.8GHz with a Northwood 2.8GHz in my MCE PC and the noise levels reduced dramatically.