120mm Fan Query

blakka · 20 Apr 2007 at 20:04

Which of the two fans below is the most quiet at 12v?

Akasa amber ultra quiet 120mm

or

Yate Loon D12SL-12 120mm

Thanks.

Will_3rd · 20 Apr 2007 at 20:16

have a look at their decibel ratings always a good place to start

blakka · 20 Apr 2007 at 20:31

I have, the Akasa's are rated at 18db and the Loons are rated at 28db. However I have read many threads that say the Loons are quieter, this is why I am a little confused on which to pick.

p4radox · 20 Apr 2007 at 20:34

Ratings mean nothing. Ignore them.
Companies don't all measure with the same equipment and they don't measure in the same environment.

Yate Loon are the best.

stinka · 20 Apr 2007 at 21:08

Scythe S-FLEX 1200RPM

i use 1600 rpm and its quieter than my 80 mm akasa amber