Cooler and Quieter please!

[cmcf]

Hi,

I have a P4 3Ghz with standard CPU fan, 1Gb Ram, 2 x 40G hard disks all in a Cooler Master Cavalier case.
The trouble i have that the fan noise is really anoying. It runs at nearly 4000rpm which is too much but the chip is about 50 celsius so i'm not surprised.

Can anyone reccommend to me a CPU fan that is quiet and will cool my chip better so that in runs a lower temperature and speed. Is there anything else i can do?

Thanks for any help.

 

[vnf4ultra]

Here's one that I've seen recommended a lot.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835118115
It also is compatible with nearly all processors, so it should be compatible.
It's also rated very well.

Also use a good thermal material, like as5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007

 

[cmcf]

Many thanks for your help.

I have gone ahead and purchased both of these items.