honestly,is this a a loud cooler? need answer asap!
45213
it is 1 foot from me right now and I hear a whisper of fans noise and I have 5 fans in the computer
45214
I replaced the stock fans because I considered them to be to noisy, the pump is silent, noise is equal to the quality of fans you use.
45215
bro, it has to do with the fan. the fan is a standard 140mm fan. it is as loud as the 140mm fan installed. The stock fan is loud yes. But you can turn it down. The nzxt green led fan I have installed as well is not loud at all tho
45216
Not loud at all but I use it in an nzxt h630 which has silencing foam inside.
1996202
I don't think it's loud at all. I've had it running 24/7 in my bedroom since I got it and it's pretty quiet. It's about the same noise as a window a/c or quieter. Hope that helps!
549790
As others have said, it puts out a ton of air. It is certainly NOT quiet though. On low, it is probably about as loud as most other fans are on high, but the air movement is significant. You buy this fan to move a lot of air, not for silence. It is the kind of fan that you turn off after several hours and, only then, realize just how loud it was.
1211759
Hi Michael, Get this cooler! It's fantastic! It only comes with 1 fan. You can buy an optional 120mm fan on the opposite side. With my 8350 idle temps are 34c. If i rip or if the processor is getting used my temps get to around 65c. That's excellent!!! The sound isn't even loud at all. It sounds like a stock fan in a store bought PC. To answer your questions. Get this fan and heat sink if you don't want water cooling. The performance is fantastic!!! No worries at all!!!
574560
It's not quiet. I used a sound level meter to compare it to a couple other units and it's literally 10-20 times louder. The sound it makes is also particularly annoying.
1639952
I would agree. It is shockingly loud. I cant have it on at night. I mainly use it in early evening to cool my bedroom down to sleep. Our climate is cool here so it works for what i want. The grinding noise sounds at times like it will self destruct!
494522
Like a regular window air conditioner - it will make noise just moving air, it won't rattle the window or radiate sound thru the window sill.The cooler seems to induce sleep with its white noise.You can "move" the unit to reduce the sounds a bit. You can "isolate" it by setting it up on carpet.
2034752
No it is not loud. You can here it running but acceptable. I have it installed in my basement bar and love it. I only turn it on when I am having company. This unit will require a floor drain or condensate pump. Very happy with the unit. Hope this helps.
1322495
I'm using one on a bucket swamp cooler for my tent, it works amazing but is certainly not "quiet" compared to a computer fan. I put a speed control on it and run it at about 3/4 speed, which considering how well it works in my swamp cooler I tolerate the sound, it's not to bad, granted it's got about 6 feet of duct between me and the fan. If you want something near silent and you just want to move air go with a computer fan, but if you want WAY more airflow especially through a distance of duct, go with this fan with a speed control of some sort, I'm happy!
1598887
No it is quite loud. I have had mine for two years and the noise is the biggest disappointment. I don't know how it compares to other A/C units as this my first one but I have to almost double the volume of my TV to be able to hear it.
1211760
Hi Michael,Get this cooler! It's fantastic! It only comes with 1 fan. You can buy an optional 120mm fan on the opposite side. With my 8350 idle temps are 34c. If i rip or if the processor is getting used my temps get to around 65c. That's excellent!!! The sound isn't even loud at all. It sounds like a stock fan in a store bought PC.To answer your questions. Get this fan and heat sink if you don't want water cooling. The performance is fantastic!!! No worries at all!!!
132505
I have it in my kitchen on the counter. I do not find it to be too loud it does make some noise. It doesn't bother me in the least. If you are looking for ultra quiet something you won't notice this isn't it. However, it does perform wonderfully and the ice it "clear"
55124
Yes, even on low it is loud, from the fan blades pushing the air. It registers on my decibel meter at around 50 decibels at where I sleep. I use it to drown out the neighbors annoying yapping dog at 2am. As well as cats that fight outside my window. It moves tho a impressive amount of air.
1775132
It's pretty loud. Manufacture specs say 50dB, I'd say that just about right. It's about the same noise as one of the old box style fans.
717207
Probably noticeable in temperatures. I wouldn't worry though, the stock cooler is surprisingly efficient. Might be a bit louder aswell.
1578110
Yes, it is loud. I was warned by one the reviews before buying it, but bought it anyway. I am happy with the machine overall, but the noise has got the biggest downside.
1091733
All there is is a little fan to cool it. I have a smaller one in the living room. Yes, when I'm in the kitchen with the 11 cu ft, I'm aware of the fan being on which assures me it is working. It isn't on often. The sound is not a bit bothersome like the last refrg/combo I had. (not Danby) It was the combo that made it so noisy.