A quieter fan

[dethsled]

recently I bought a sk-6 with a delta fan. I wasn't expecting it to be this loud. Any recommendations on a quieter fan, while still providing some decent airflow. I'm not looking for a silent fan, just something with a soft hum.
I have an althon 1.333Ghz on an a7v133.
Also are these fans standard 60mm? I didn't measure it when I put it on and I'm not about to put a ruler anywhere near that fan while it is going. I'm going to a computer show (a bunch of computer parts dealers) tomorrow morning, so I sorta need an answer quick.

Dan Sledz
dethsled@uberhacker.org

 

[Laz]

I had the same problem with the CAK38, I didn't expect the hairdryer effect either. I tried "corking" the entire inside of the case. This deadened the effect, but I thought it was still loud (I also run 6 80mm case fans for cooling). I even corked the inside of the front cover to dampen the noise, the case temp went up 1 degree but I also removed the exhuast fan directly behind the processor (ventillation). I decided to remove the Delta and bought one of those Thermaltake fans (yes the ones with the sticker stating it to be 31cfm, that everyone states is false). I also reinstalled the rear fan but turned it around to blow air into the case (2 in from the front, I nidec blower and one exhaust as well as the power supply). The net result was that my temperture of the core (albeit inaccurate using the onboard thermistor)actually stayed the same. One thing I did alter however is to remove those spacers on my heatsink that raised the delta above the heatsink, I am not sure how much that affects my temps, but the machine is stable and much quiter, especially since the 6mm cork is still there covering the entire case. I'll post a picture of the case soon, just to give you a laugh at the extreme measures I took to quite down this fan.

Ok here are the pics, enjoy :Q corked