I have built two computers so far, both with two fairly "low level" CPU coolers. The first computer has a stock Intel CPU cooler, and it is pretty loud, at about 40 dBA. My second computer has a ARCTIC Alpine 11 GT Rev. 2, and it's about 25 dBA, so that's an incredible improvement.
So now I'm building another computer, and since this is a gaming PC (as opposed to work computers for the previous two), I'm thinking of getting the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. However, in the description, it says "9 - 36 dBA", which is a pretty wide range. So either the cooler is quieter than the 25 dBA that I have, or louder than it and closer to the 40 dBA that I have.
Can anyone with actual experience with the cooler indicate whether the fan is indeed quite quiet, even on high loads? I'm sure the cooler itself is amazing, and in terms of cooling (which I know is the primary concern), it probably does really well, considering all the praise that it has received. But I'm also a fan of a quiet PC, even for a heavy duty gaming PC, so I'm wondering if this cooler is the best for me.
So now I'm building another computer, and since this is a gaming PC (as opposed to work computers for the previous two), I'm thinking of getting the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. However, in the description, it says "9 - 36 dBA", which is a pretty wide range. So either the cooler is quieter than the 25 dBA that I have, or louder than it and closer to the 40 dBA that I have.
Can anyone with actual experience with the cooler indicate whether the fan is indeed quite quiet, even on high loads? I'm sure the cooler itself is amazing, and in terms of cooling (which I know is the primary concern), it probably does really well, considering all the praise that it has received. But I'm also a fan of a quiet PC, even for a heavy duty gaming PC, so I'm wondering if this cooler is the best for me.
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