Fans and 4870 Now or wait for DX11 Cards?

[Xplorer4x4]

First off looking to upgrade my case fans. Looking for something that can move plenty of air but still runs fairly quiet. I just bought one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999145 a few weeks ago, and it wasnt really what I was looking for. I dont want something with a controller like this. Plus on full blast this thing ROARS. I can hear it in the other room with the door shut. I just want automatic speed control from the PSU like the stock case fans. I may invest in a fan controller unit at a later date though.I have heard good things about Scythe fans. Whats your thoughts? My case holds 11- 120 MM fans and 1- 80 MM fan.

Next up is I am thinking of investing in a 4870 in about a week to a month. I am debating on which of the 4870s to get:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102801
This is the weaker of the two(not by much).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102815
This is the more powerful of the two. It also boasts the Vapor-X cooling design which I have heard does offer better cooling. So with the performance boost and the Vapor-X cooling is it really worth the $20 jump, and does this in fact offer better cooling over the cheaper 4870? Will the small performance boost generate more heat canceling out the Vapor-X cooling design?

I want to make sure it stays good and cool since it is known to generate alot of heat, so would it be good to invest in a cooler for the 4870(for either card) like these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186016
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186021

Now from what I can see the 4870 is already more card then I need, and the price seems fair enough, so should I really worry about holding off for a DX11 card?

[PaganII]

Scythe or Antec TriCool Fan
The 1st Vcard listed has an ETA of 11/30/09 = 3.25 months
My 4870s run cool with 60% fan speed and factory HIS cooler.

[ACE76]

I wouldn't fall for buying a more expensive 4870 or 4890 with a "better" cooling system...all you have to do is ramp up the fan speed to 50% or higher and you will see temps drop drastically.

[puunakki]

...all you have to do is ramp up the fan speed to 50% or higher and you will see temps drop drastically.

And the noise becomes hellish :p:

[Xplorer4x4]

I wouldn't fall for buying a more expensive 4870 or 4890 with a "better" cooling system...all you have to do is ramp up the fan speed to 50% or higher and you will see temps drop drastically.


And the noise becomes hellish :p:

My thoughts as well, if the extra money offers more performance, keeps it a bit cooler, and offers less noise, why not go for the more expensive.

[B.E.E.F.]

My thoughts as well, if the extra money offers more performance, keeps it a bit cooler, and offers less noise, why not go for the more expensive.

Because it doesn't work that way. If you want a good cooler then you go aftermarket. Look into Thermalright coolers.

[Xplorer4x4]

Because it doesn't work that way. If you want a good cooler then you go aftermarket. Look into Thermalright coolers.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/sapphire_hd4870_vapor_x/16.htm
This is the 2 GB version but still he speaks highly of the VaporX system. Not to say the Thermalright or an aftermarket cooler wont bring temps down even more, but it seems the VaporX offers superior cooling over there older cooling system and runs pretty quiet as well.