HS unit for a performance oriented quiet pc

[mason.kramer]

I'm configuring a new socket 775 system and, having learned my lesson with this noisy PC, I am trying to pick quiet components. I must have no missing links in the unbroken chain of quietness! The last cooling element I have to pick is the HS/F. I'm down to two choices really:

the Tuniq Tower-120 or a Thermalright SI-128 . In either case I'll either undervolt the stock fan or put on one of these Scythes (1200 RPM version).

I suppose it just comes down to which heatsink performs better at low fan speeds?

PS if you are interested in quiet computing, my newegg wishlist represents what I consider to be the best tradeoff between performance cooling and quietness for the case, psu, and case fans. I think the weakest link is going to be the video cards, which I actually might end up switching because of noise.

 

[grandmasterub]

I'd go with the Tuniq Tower simply because I've heard about it more. It will provide adequate cooling even with a low RPM fan for your system.

 

[annaconda]

There is a $49 deal on Tuniq Tower going on in HOT DEALS. check it out.

 

[ilikecake]

I have the Si-128 running without a fan in my HTPC. The processor is an Opteron 144. Of course, my case is the Antec Fusion, which has two 120mm fans sucking air past the heat sink.

 

[CR2500]

Any consideration for Scythe Ninja or Infinity?