120mm fans

Tomcat825 · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:49

So rather than finding fans to fit my stupid XClio Nighthawk, I've decided to buy a new case (probably CM Storm scout) so i'm wondering what are the better 120mm fans for 8-12 quid?? Looking for silence mainly... but at that price, i'm guessing any that are silent will still have a good air flow rate?

To go with the red of the SS I thought about http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-006-EN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4
Any feedback on that?

Or this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-056-AK&tool=3

Or there's the Sharkoon Silents at a bit higher price... So many :S

jones2636 · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:57

Well I like the sharkoons but I have also used nochua fans and liked them in the past.
Just read the reviews on OC the world is your oster.

setter · 13 Dec 2010 at 22:58

For case fans, dont go spending crazy money, get some yate loons.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-001-YL&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4

Good price and good airflow.

Tomcat825 · 13 Dec 2010 at 23:00

Those have a 33dB rating though... one thing I have noticed is that the 8-12 ones have below 20... the problem is i'm not sure how loud 20 actually is so I can't compare. I would love silence tho otherwise not much point buying them.

Edit: Anyone have any experience with these? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-016-EN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4

TheCenturion · 13 Dec 2010 at 23:25

That 33db is only at full speed, if you turn down the fan speed, then it will be quieter.

Marine-RX179 · 14 Dec 2010 at 03:37

Alternatively, get the 1350rpm Yate Loon fan (instead of the 1650rpm ones that setter recommended). I have one (Blue LED) on the side-panel of my case and it is very quiet, and my PC is actually on my desk at about half a metre away and at my ear level. Try searching for Yate Loon D12SL-12 Red LED (should be around £5 each), as the red LED will go well with your Storm Scout's colour theme (if you are reallying going to get that case that is).

ShamanS08 · 14 Dec 2010 at 08:39

I'd go for Akasa if I were you

Biffa · 14 Dec 2010 at 08:50

Shaman, I'd remove that post, your not allowed to sell outside of the Members Market.

scaper28 · 14 Dec 2010 at 08:55

Tomcat825 said:
So rather than finding fans to fit my stupid XClio Nighthawk, I've decided to buy a new case (probably CM Storm scout) so i'm wondering what are the better 120mm fans for 8-12 quid?? Looking for silence mainly... but at that price, i'm guessing any that are silent will still have a good air flow rate?

To go with the red of the SS I thought about http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-006-EN&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4
Any feedback on that?

Or this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-056-AK&tool=3

Or there's the Sharkoon Silents at a bit higher price... So many :S

Id say go for the Akasa Apache ones I have two for my H70 setup and they made a massive improvment next to silent running now and even when on full there still not loud

Tomcat825 · 14 Dec 2010 at 09:27

I went ahead last night and ordered myself the Storm Scout + 1 Enermax Magma red and one of the £6.99 Enermax fans to test both of them.

scaper28 · 14 Dec 2010 at 11:29

Tomcat825 said:
I went ahead last night and ordered myself the Storm Scout + 1 Enermax Magma red and one of the £6.99 Enermax fans to test both of them.

let us know how you get on with them

jaffveyda · 14 Dec 2010 at 14:03

Enermax fans are 11db rating very silent even at full speed.They are available at Ocuk.

jaffveyda · 14 Dec 2010 at 14:03

You won't regret that.

Tomcat825 · 14 Dec 2010 at 14:37

That's why I chose to buy one of them, they have a higher airflow than most of the fans in the same price bracket too... Kinda seemed like a win/win.