loud... you must be mistaken... i dont think 33 dBA is considered loud...
edit:
now this is what i would consider loud:
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49&products_id=20847
65 dBA - 220 cfm
went from my 9800pro to 6800gt...
used drivercleaner pro and Ccleaner for the ati drivers...
reinstalled nvidia drivers from z-tweaked 82.12 to "offical" 81.98 drivers... using above features
and while playing ffxi.. during a fight i will experience a slow down (29fps to 19fps: fraps). this...
i cant seem to put my finger on it... theyre both for the same card (6800gt)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835186133
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835186120
i compaired the 2 and didnt see really any differences... the only thing was that the 2nd...