This is a very good quality cooler. After 3+ years of using the stock Intel fan/cooler I finally decided to upgrade to a quieter model. The Intel fan would just get too loud at times, and got very annoying. Based on the reviews on this site and elsewhere, I decided on the Big Typhoon. Installation was a breeze, and I had the Intel fan out and replaced in about 20 minutes total. I was very happy with the results of the Big Typhoon. This thing is QUIET, and does a great job of keeping my temps down. I have the fan set to the lowest setting, and cannot hear it at all. It also keeps my CPU temp well below where it was with the Intel cooler. Overall, I would recommend this if you are looking to upgrade your CPU cooler.