[uzziah]

i'm rather walking the line between quiet and oc'ing. i have a masscool whisperock II hs/fan cooling a xp-m 2500+ and a yate-loon 120mm exhaust fan. i need an 80mm intake fan for my antec case. i'll be running it only slightly under top voltage (fanmate) or at full voltage, while the exhaust fan will be running turned down significantly to create positive pressure. thoughts? nexus looks like a winner. where to buy? $10 or less shipped would be nice.

 

[some1x]

Panaflo L1A is still one of the best quiet fans.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...758108373&rd=1

 

[mshan]

May I ask what Antec computer case you have?

Also, unless you've got a problem with dust collecting in your computer case, I'm guessing that a negative pressure set-up will provide more efficient cooling than a positive pressure rig.

 

[Edwood]

Quote:

Originally Posted by some1x Panaflo L1A is still one of the best quiet fans. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...758108373&rd=1

I still don't like the bearing chatter (when blowing side to side) it's prone too. (most low RPM fans are). That and it won't start up at 5V.

PCPowerandCooling's Silencer 80mm does not have the bearing chatter.

The Papst NGL 80mm fans are even quieter, but they have so little CFM's.

The absolute quietest 80mm fan I've ever used is Verax. But it is very expensive.

-Ed

 

[mshan]

Hi Edwood:

Do you have a Made in China Panaflo L1A?

These are supposed to have more bearing noise than the Made in Japan Panaflo L1A's?

 

[roadtonowhere08]

For the love of God, Nexus all around!!!

 

[Born2bwire]

Quote:

Originally Posted by some1x Panaflo L1A is still one of the best quiet fans. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...758108373&rd=1

I second the Japanese made Panaflo. Very quiet fan.

 

[Sinbios]

hm, why not get a 120mm AC fan? you can cut the hole yourself, in the true spirit of DIY. guaranteed to be quiet.

 

[some1x]

More convinent to have computer's power supply powering your fans

 

[uzziah]

i actually have a spare 120mm fan (antec), but i'm not sure how i'd fit it.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-150&depa=1

 

[roadtonowhere08]

You guys, I am serious, I have tried them all. Nexus is the best quiet fan on the market. Panaflo's have them beat for longevity, but they have bearing noise, not much but more than I could deal with. Nexus is the best right now, for all sizes.

 

[riffer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadtonowhere08 You guys, I am serious, I have tried them all. Nexus is the best quiet fan on the market. Panaflo's have them beat for longevity, but they have bearing noise, not much but more than I could deal with. Nexus is the best right now, for all sizes.

I agree that the Nexus is the quietest straight out of the box, but I have not had the same problems with undervolting the L1A's.

 

[perplex]

but dont Nexus have low air flow performance?

i'm currently looking for a 80mm to replace a PC Power & Cooling 510 PSU. i was thinking of the panaflo.

Edwood so what's the Verax prices like? i've never even heard of that company. do they have good airflow performance and really quiet?

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what pin connector do you need for a PSU replacement fan? 2 or 3pin?

 

[Fidelity]

The Coolermaster 80mm neon LED fans probably have the best noise/CFM ratio @25dBA/32CFM

 

[skitlets]

Those coolermaster fans are loud, however.