I don't really care about noise. Thing is that I'm replacing my V6GT which I broke, and I want an upgrade. Besides, it'll get its use until I go under water and then afterward whatever cooler I go for is going in another 1155 build I'm planning.
Silver Arrow seems to have higher mounting pressure than NH-D14. And if I can find high-speed 140mm's...
As for wanting 3000+RPM fans, I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT [to leave you far behind...] lol