Back to fans. Noctura nf-f12 is supposed to be a quiet 120mm with speeds up to 3000rpm. From reading all this, noise is the issue but you have to decide if you want speed or noise. The faster the s5 hashes the louder the fan because in order to keep the s5 in working temps (below 60) you have to push a lot of air and have the s5 is an ideal location. If you want a quiet fan then you need to sacrifice hash speed because the air displacement from fan has to exceed the heat generated to keep the s5 cool. This has been my struggle.
But I can't figure out why the s5 needs to be below 60c? Most computers run at or over 60c. The over temp cutoff is software set at 80c. I do get some hw but over a 12 hr period and from what Ive read some hw is ok but when does it become an issue?
Noctua NF-12 description says 41db, but the
actual dB emitting from this fan are more like 55-56dB at 1ft distance.
It is tolerable in the same office at 2-5ft distance, but I would certainly not call it quiet.
In another room 20 or more ft away-it is totally fine even with an open door (barely discernible)