New fans for my PA120.3

1kiwi · 8 May 2011 at 16:05

Hi Guys - I'm looking to replace the sharkoon golfs with another set of white fans for my PA120.3. These fans push allot of air but are rather noisy and with my Sandybridge build I don't really need the cooling power like I used to. I'm currently using Zalman ZM-MFC1 fan controller. Please note that my fans are mounted horizontally.

I belive my rad is best at around 1200RPM (given that I only have my 2600K in my loop) so I'm looking for some fans that are quiet, while pushing decent air at that speed.

I was looking at Zaward Golf 120mm x 25mm Fan - White as they are cheap. I also thought the Scythe Gentle Typhoons were worth a look but I was concerned about their reliability. Any thoughts guys?

mike gunnz · 8 May 2011 at 16:40

Scyth GTs as you mentioned or Akasa Vipers.

Vipers are pretty bad-ass IMO. I use them on my PA120.3 and they push a tremendous amount of air at low RPMs and keep things nice and quiet.

1kiwi · 8 May 2011 at 16:50

They don't come in white though

I would hate the break the black and white theme lols.

JeffyB · 8 May 2011 at 17:20

Something like the Arctic Cooling Arctic F12 may suit you, pretty cheap as well.
Model
Manufacturer Arctic Cooling
Model Number F12 3-Pin
Specification
Dimensions 120 x 120 x 25 mm
Air Flow 57 CFM
Noise 22 dBA
Speed 1350 RPM
Connector Type 3 pin
Open or Closed Corners Open
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic
LED Colour N/A
Approx Cable Length 200 mm
Package Contents 1 x Fan
4 x Fan Screws
Warranty 5 Years

Gelid Silent 12
Manufacturer Gelid
Model Number Silent 12
Specification
Dimension 120 x 120 x 25
Air Flow 37 CFM
Noise 20.2 dBA
Speed 1000 RPM
Connector Type 3 Pin Molex
Open or Closed Corners Open
Bearing Type Hydro Dynamic Bearing
LED Colour
Approx Cable Length 500 mm
Package Contents 1 x Fan
Four rubber fan mounts

NZXT 120MM 9 Blade Rifle Bearing Fan 47CFM FN-120RB
Manufacturer NZXT
Model Number FN 120RB
Specification
Dimensions 120 x 120 x 25mm
Air Flow 47.27 CFM
Noise 25.35 dBA
Speed 1300 RPM
Connector Type 3 pin
4 pin
Open or Closed Corners Open
Bearing Type Rifle Bearing
LED Colour N/A
Approx Cable Length N/A
Special Features 9 Blade rifle bearing fan
Sleeved Cables
Two years warranty
Package Contents 1 x Fan
4 x Screws
3 pin Converter Cable
Warranty 24 Months

1kiwi · 8 May 2011 at 17:35

I like those options Jeffy. They seem a bit louder that the Scythe Gentle Typhoons. A found a fact sheet on them here: http://www.scytheusa.com/product/acc/051/d1225c12b1ap_detail.html

JeffyB · 8 May 2011 at 18:01

The scythe GT's are fantastic on rads, tried and tested by a lot of watercoolers for years now but the grey blades are pretty uninspiring. Scythe should pull their finger out and start making them in different colours as the design is perfect for rads and they are still one of the best fans available. You could spray some GT's white though

JeffyB · 8 May 2011 at 18:05

Also noticed these beastly looking fans on my travels.

Zalman ZM-SF3
Dimensions 120(L) X 120(W) X 26.4(H) mm
Weight 118g
Fan Speed 900rpm or 1500rpm
Noise Level 18dBA or 23dBA ±10%
Bearing Type ELQ (Ever Lasting Quiet)
Rated Voltage DC 12V
Lifespan 150,000 hrs
Accessories RC56
Warranty 24 months
Status: IN STOCK
Weight: 0.25 kgs
Mnfctr Code ZAL-ZM-SF3
Manufacturer Zalman

V F · 8 May 2011 at 18:33

Any idea what CFM on those Zalman's? seems like I'm constantly collecting fans these days.

JeffyB · 8 May 2011 at 18:34

No idea i even searched for that specifically as i was curious myself but it's not even on zalmans site.

1kiwi · 8 May 2011 at 18:55

That's odd.

dazzerd · 8 May 2011 at 19:06

beh* said:
Hi Guys - I'm looking to replace the sharkoon golfs with another set of white fans for my PA120.3. These fans push allot of air but are rather noisy and with my Sandybridge build I don't really need the cooling power like I used to. I'm currently using Zalman ZM-MFC1 fan controller. Please note that my fans are mounted horizontally.

I belive my rad is best at around 1200RPM (given that I only have my 2600K in my loop) so I'm looking for some fans that are quiet, while pushing decent air at that speed.

I was looking at Zaward Golf 120mm x 25mm Fan - White as they are cheap. I also thought the Scythe Gentle Typhoons were worth a look but I was concerned about their reliability. Any thoughts guys?

Why are you concerned about the reliability of GT's they are server fans and should be much more reliable than standard desktop fans.

Also I;m guessing you have the 2000rpm sharkoons I have used the 1000rpm ones in the past and even at full bore they are quiet. Why not also just invest in a fan controller and tone the ones you have down to about 700/800rpm you shouldn't here anything then

EDIT :Ignore you have a fan controller.....

Strange how there noisy on a fan controller; maybe the bearings are drying up could add a spot of clipper oil may silence them without having to buy new ones.