Originally Posted by this_is_gav
lol you are using a normal fan which is 25mm wide... I am using the
turbo module which is specifically designed for the AC S1 and only 10mm wide which does not take up a 3rd slot.
The fan you see on the AC TT is only around 10mm extra over and above the heatsink not to mention the heatsink takes up less space on the AC TT than what the AC S1 does... Its only 34mm from GFX PCB to the outside edge of the fans so definitely does not take up more than 2 slots.
From Arctic Cooling Website:
"
Main features
• Unmatched cooling performance – up to 120W
• Efficient heat transfer via 4 heatpipes and 30 fins
• Two ultra quiet 80mm fans with low noise impeller
• Patented fan holder eliminates the buzzing sound
• RAM and voltage regulator cooling
• SLi and Crossfire compatible
• Pre-applied MX-2
• Lightweight, transport safe
• 6 year warranty"
Originally Posted by Emirzan
Sone is a measure of perceived loudness, I've come across it before in measurements of acceptable sound levels for the work place. According to wikipedia the unit has been around since the 1930's, not too obscure.
Anyway according to the wikipedia table
here, 6 sone would be equivalent to an SPL measurement in the region of 60 to 80 dB. Which is rubbish for a cooler. I think that must be a mistake since lots of reviews have said the Accelero with a fan is fairly quiet. I'm quite interested to see this product reviewed.
I think its meant to be 0.6 stone... that's what their website states its noise is measured as >
http://www.arctic-cooling.com/vga2.php?idx=166.