The TOP. Above it is the sun! Really silent, he turned to basic 500rpm I grow up I will hear it, you hear (with straining ears) from 1300rpm 90% (approximately). It may seem a bit imposing one wonders if he will return. Normally he comes in all mid lap I still insured instantly by taking a Zalman z11 more to be sure. For temperatures, no complaints. 30 ° on my fx6300. I did not have any particular problem to install it on my motherboard. Thermal paste with, really niquel I recommend. No problem with the delivery, packaging niquel