Disappointed by the reference fan

It is a graphics card an excellent price / performance ratio.
I have not yet tried on ultra-intensive games such BF3, but on older games like MW2 or NFS Hot Continues in FullHD quality and max, there is nothing to note is fluid as expected.

Another positive point, the map is quite short, so it goes without problems in multiple enclosures dedicated to the HC, which is my case.
Aeration of the card is also a good point, the hot air is discharged to the outside of the housing.

The bad thing is the fan, even at rest is a little unpleasant noise. The sound is not very loud, but enough if the PC is next to you, so, it's rotten to me very quietly by the breakdown of other items.
After use with a game or a video, the sound is forgotten.

Ultimately, for the price (especially the Amazon), you have a very good map of the moment.
If the budget is more important than the little generated noise, go for it!