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Gigabyte GT210: what's the fan noise like?

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Gigabyte GT210: what's the fan noise like?
« on: July 27, 2010, 10:44:04 am »
Anyone own the Gigabyte GeForce GT210 card.  I am wondering what the fan noise is like.  I can only find one review (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/gf-210-gt220_5.html#sect0), they report that it is quiet from 1m away.  The customer reviews over at US retailer Newegg are inconsistent, some are saying it's quiet, and some are saying noisy (I guess it's possible they have a bad fan if it should happen to run quiet).

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Re: Gigabyte GT210: what's the fan noise like?
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2010, 10:50:37 am »
The thing is with any review etc that unless they actually measure the noise at a given distance as a standard it becomes a purely subjective stance. It can also make a big difference what case it's installed in. Some resonate much more than others. Is it on the desk beside your ear opr on the floor several feet away? It all makes a big difference.
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