x800 series cooler - db rating?

[cj2mrhat]

Hi all - I'm just bought an pci-e version of the x800xl (stock x800 fan reference design) and I've yet to receive it. I was wondering if anyone knows the db rating of the fan? Does anyone have an connect 3d x800xl and is it a quiet card?

[bennywidag]

if i am correct, they use the reference fan design from ati, which is not bad but you'd be better off using a artcitc coolig or simular. nvidia however it is almost a requirement to do so

[ja3h]

Hey mate, i got a powercolour which uses the reference also (has powercolor written in white tho! ) and my word its loud!

I replaced it with the zalman 7700cu cooler which is really quiet and keeps the temps low even when overclocked.