ASUS DIRECTCU II - GIGABTE WINDFORCE 3 ON 770/780 GTX FAN NOISe?

[Nick Saf]

Can anyone confess how bad it is?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

On fan noise Gigabyte > Asus > MSI (by far)

Gigabyte 38dBA
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Gigabyte/GeForce_GTX_780_OC/25.html

Asus / EVGA 36 dBA
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GeForce_GTX_780_Direct_Cu_II_OC/25.html
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/GTX_780_SC_ACX_Cooler/25.html

MSI 30dBA
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_780_TF_Gaming/25.html

 

[terry4536]

What is your question?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Question is how bad is the relative fan noise on the Asus and Gigabyte cards.

 

[Nick Saf]

Is the fan noise as bad as peple say?
I heard of rattling, and all sorts of weird sound on both(newegg reviews)

 

[JackNaylorPE]

See my original answer .... all the relative data is in the post and in the links provided.

Every 3dBA represents a doubling of sound pressure level ..... so....

With 6 dBA difference, the Asus creates 4 times (2 x 2) the sound pressure level as the MSI

With a 9 dBA difference, the Gigabyte would create 8 times (2 x 2 x 2) the sound pressure level as the MSI. It however has only a 8 dBA difference so it would be a little less than that.

To the human ear.... 40dBA sounds twice as loud as 30dBA so the Gigabyte is not quite there but getting close. So.... the Asus and EVGA are quieter than the Giga ..... the MSI literally blows (pun intended) them outta the water in this respect with a whopping 6dBA difference.

 

[terry4536]

You are going to be able to hear the graphics card fans most likely. The Asus DIRECTCU II fans are are relatively quiet. MSI is also a good brand for quieter graphics card fans.

If that is your question.

 

[Nick Saf]

Guys my question is: I read negative reviews on newegg about noise and failed fans, should trust it? Are there alternatives?

 

[terry4536]

You can read the reviews of the card that you are interested in. Pick the cards that score well in the noise tests. You can also pick a sound dampened quiet case. Graphics cards that are noisy may also be adapted with aftermarket coolers or watercooling blocks.

 

[Nick Saf]

I already read pro reviews, well 37-40 at idle is damn loud! Im looking for first hand experience

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Idle temps at 37-40 is silly.... I doubt anyone saying that has the experience or equipment to properly measure it. did you look at any of those links ? The reviewer has lots of hands on experience and metered test results.

I have done dozens of 780 builds....I don't use Gigabytes because of the noise. Asus isn't bad if ya tweak the fan curve or install alternate BIOS. I can't stand fan noise or 80C temps so on my personal SLI 780 build, I put the Asus 780's under water after about a month.

 

[Nick Saf]

Idle temps at 37-40 is silly.... I doubt anyone saying that has the experience or equipment to properly measure it. did you look at any of those links ? The reviewer has lots of hands on experience and metered test results.

I have done dozens of 780 builds....I don't use Gigabytes because of the noise. Asus isn't bad if ya tweak the fan curve or install alternate BIOS. I can't stand fan noise or 80C temps so on my personal SLI 780 build, I put the Asus 780's under water after about a month.

This looking good!

I read this:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/geforce_gtx_780_review,11.html
and this:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6973/nvidia-geforce-gtx-780-review/19

So you say MSI's are the quietest?

 

[skydive31]

Try this on ASUS. This will make your DIRECTCU II card 0dB between idle and 65 degrees.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-2207111/convert-asus-directcu-asus-strix-0db.html

 

[JackNaylorPE]

So you say MSI's are the quietest?

Well not me, I just read the reviews .... it was th author who actually measured the test results and the MSI win is pretty dramatic. I use Asus when I am putting them under water....MSI when on air.