High speed/Quiet fan?

CheapToad · 24-September-06, 04:09 PM

Currently I have a 2500rpm fan ontop of my machine. It's fine for what it does. I want to put a ~5000rpm fan up there, but >50dbs is crazy. Does anyone know of a fan with that speed that is quieter?

If not, can you just reccomend a good fast 80mm fan.

How's the Vantec Tornado?

bpringle666 · 24-September-06, 04:38 PM

yea, if you want quiet fan, the vantec tornado, is not a good choice, if you don't mind your computer sounding like a jet taking off, then go for it, i have the 90mm tornado on my cpu cooler, it moves tons of air, a fan controller is a must have.

i have some logisys fans, they moved some air and they where pretty quiet. i would say their is alot of chocies on fans out their i would just search newegg, or any other online computer parts store, and read the reviews,etc.

$SOLID$ Necro · 24-September-06, 04:43 PM

I suggest a new cooler with a 92-120MM fan, like a big Typhoon, Zally 9500, or something on the high end from Scythe or Noctua.

I have the Big Typhoon, and use a higher than stock CFM fan (Around 100CFM) and it's da' BOMB

Barring that, an adapter to a 92-120MM fan would give you the flow you want with the quietness you seek...800MM and high flow is going to be a bit noisy!

CheapToad · 24-September-06, 05:48 PM

Necro, you have any links to that. I have the fan on this inside of my clear case and nothing but an 80mm would fit in there. BUT, I can mount the fan on the outside of the case.

I found this

80-120mm Fan Adapter Translucent Plastic UV Sensitive

Marc · 24-September-06, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapToad


	Necro, you have any links to that. I have the fan on this inside of my clear case and nothing but an 80mm would fit in there. BUT, I can mount the fan on the outside of the case.

You can pick them up form just about anywhere.
Even radioshack has them
Tiger Direct
PcToys
I'm sure the Egg has some.
High dollar aluminum from Frozencpu.

$SOLID$ Necro · 24-September-06, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapToad


	Necro, you have any links to that. I have the fan on this inside of my clear case and nothing but an 80mm would fit in there. BUT, I can mount the fan on the outside of the case. I found this 80-120mm Fan Adapter Translucent Plastic UV Sensitive

I asssume you are talking about a link to an adapter, not the coolers...correct?

Marc found you some links...great job buddy, and thanks! (+Rep)

CheapToad · 24-September-06, 06:19 PM

I bought 2 of them at coolerguys for 3.95. I'm putting one on top and one on the back and getting rid of that 4500rpm noise maker.

This is the fan I bought

Thermaltake Thunderblade A1926 120mm Sleeve Blue LED Light Cooling Fan - Retail at Newegg.com

That one from FrozenCPU is real Purty

$SOLID$ Necro · 24-September-06, 06:30 PM

Too late now, but I would have gone with one of the 100+ CFM variable speed fans from this list

Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg

Maybe this Silverstone
SILVERSTONE FM121-B 120mm 2 Ball Case Cooling Fan - Retail at Newegg.com

CheapToad · 26-September-06, 01:50 PM

Nice fan Necro, but a little to loud. The one I bought is about 80cfm at 21db.

lAnonymousl · 26-September-06, 08:56 PM

Completely unreaslistic dB on rating on that fan:

Edit:
silentpcreview.com | View topic - thermaltake thunderblade

If it seems too good to be true it probably is.
When selecting a quiet fan I tend to trust people's experience more than dB ratings because there are no real guidelines to which unscrupulous companies must adhere to.

CheapToad · 26-September-06, 09:24 PM

I haven't gotten my adapters yet, but I hooked one fan up just to see how it was. Considering I'm comparing it to my 80mm 4500rpm monster, the new fan is very quiet. It will be a pleasure to replace the top and back fans.

I think the 21db is about right.

24-September-06, 04:09 PM		#1 (permalink)
CheapToad Apex Advanced Techie	High speed/Quiet fan? Currently I have a 2500rpm fan ontop of my machine. It's fine for what it does. I want to put a ~5000rpm fan up there, but >50dbs is crazy. Does anyone know of a fan with that speed that is quieter? If not, can you just reccomend a good fast 80mm fan. How's the Vantec Tornado?

24-September-06, 04:38 PM		#2 (permalink)
bpringle666 Apex Techie Lite	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? yea, if you want quiet fan, the vantec tornado, is not a good choice, if you don't mind your computer sounding like a jet taking off, then go for it, i have the 90mm tornado on my cpu cooler, it moves tons of air, a fan controller is a must have. i have some logisys fans, they moved some air and they where pretty quiet. i would say their is alot of chocies on fans out their i would just search newegg, or any other online computer parts store, and read the reviews,etc.

24-September-06, 04:43 PM		#3 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? I suggest a new cooler with a 92-120MM fan, like a big Typhoon, Zally 9500, or something on the high end from Scythe or Noctua. I have the Big Typhoon, and use a higher than stock CFM fan (Around 100CFM) and it's da' BOMB Barring that, an adapter to a 92-120MM fan would give you the flow you want with the quietness you seek...800MM and high flow is going to be a bit noisy!

24-September-06, 05:48 PM		#4 (permalink)
CheapToad Apex Advanced Techie	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? Necro, you have any links to that. I have the fan on this inside of my clear case and nothing but an 80mm would fit in there. BUT, I can mount the fan on the outside of the case. I found this 80-120mm Fan Adapter Translucent Plastic UV Sensitive Last edited by CheapToad; 24-September-06 at 05:54 PM..

24-September-06, 06:19 PM		#7 (permalink)
CheapToad Apex Advanced Techie	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? I bought 2 of them at coolerguys for 3.95. I'm putting one on top and one on the back and getting rid of that 4500rpm noise maker. This is the fan I bought Thermaltake Thunderblade A1926 120mm Sleeve Blue LED Light Cooling Fan - Retail at Newegg.com That one from FrozenCPU is real Purty Last edited by CheapToad; 24-September-06 at 06:26 PM..

24-September-06, 06:30 PM		#8 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? Too late now, but I would have gone with one of the 100+ CFM variable speed fans from this list Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg Maybe this Silverstone SILVERSTONE FM121-B 120mm 2 Ball Case Cooling Fan - Retail at Newegg.com

26-September-06, 01:50 PM		#9 (permalink)
CheapToad Apex Advanced Techie	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? Nice fan Necro, but a little to loud. The one I bought is about 80cfm at 21db.

26-September-06, 08:56 PM		#10 (permalink)
lAnonymousl The Who? Hoe	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? Completely unreaslistic dB on rating on that fan: Edit: silentpcreview.com \| View topic - thermaltake thunderblade If it seems too good to be true it probably is. When selecting a quiet fan I tend to trust people's experience more than dB ratings because there are no real guidelines to which unscrupulous companies must adhere to.

26-September-06, 09:24 PM		#11 (permalink)
CheapToad Apex Advanced Techie	Re: High speed/Quiet fan? I haven't gotten my adapters yet, but I hooked one fan up just to see how it was. Considering I'm comparing it to my 80mm 4500rpm monster, the new fan is very quiet. It will be a pleasure to replace the top and back fans. I think the 21db is about right.

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