May i bring your attention to this web-page: http://www.globalwin.com.tw/products/cooler/k7_p4/index.html the unit with model: CAK4-86 looks to have a delta/sunon/vantec 38x80mm fan sitting atop it and the specs say it is running at 4700RPM with a "noisy level" of "silent (31 +/-2db)!!! are they mea...

I've been seeing many threads asking things like 'how cool can my CPU run' or "will a P4 X.XX be cooler than an AMD XXXX?"

I'm not sure how well known this site is but I always go to www.sandpile.org to find out about surface areas, heat output and stuff like that.

I have used: Pioneer 105S (slot) - This drive has the honour of being the LOUDEST and HOTTEST drive I have ever had the unfortunate experience using. The worst thing is that the noise didn't reduce when reading DVDs, it stayed up there. The noise can be described as a loud 'whoosh' ing noise with hi...