Case Fans, which are the most effective you found?

Chronictank · 16 Apr 2006 at 15:43

My fans are about 4 yrs old now, so are getting pretty noisy.
I am not bothered whether they have led's etc in them or if they look good as i have a opaque case but am looking for quiet fans as the pc is in my room.
So what do you guys recommend for the best price:noise:effectiveness

i was looking at AcoustiFan DustProof Quiet 120mm Fan - 3 pin (FG-005-AF)
because of the dust proof, but is it really worth it?
Thanks

RandomTom · 16 Apr 2006 at 15:55

Akasa Ambers are quite decent.

bbreezeuk · 16 Apr 2006 at 16:57

RandomTom said:
Akasa Ambers are quite decent.

dito

_PD_ · 16 Apr 2006 at 17:06

RandomTom said:
Akasa Ambers are quite decent.

No reason to spend more money on anything else. Get these!

sagaboy2 · 16 Apr 2006 at 18:02

Ambers make sure there nice and 120mm

Borden · 17 Apr 2006 at 09:50

My Panaflo M1's are the best i've had. Running them at 7v and they still push loads of air. The L1's run slower so should be quieter at 12v.

Great fans.

Amidar · 17 Apr 2006 at 15:03

Panaflo's or as they are known NMB-MAT.........

Joe42 · 17 Apr 2006 at 16:48

Panaflo for best cfm/noise ratio, nexus for lowest noise.

BillytheImpaler · 17 Apr 2006 at 16:53

If you're like me and noise is not an issue, you'll find that Papst's industrial line is fantastic. I've a 120mm x 38mm Papst that flows more air than the rest of my 120mm case fans combined. 'Tis a shame they draw 1.12 Amperes...

Nikolic · 17 Apr 2006 at 18:32

Another vote for the Ambers here. I have the 120mm and 800mm versions - both are excellent for the price.

turbotoaster · 17 Apr 2006 at 18:53

Nikolic said:
Another vote for the Ambers here. I have the 120mm and 800mm versions - both are excellent for the price.

LOL can you give me a link for those 800mm fans id like one of those on the side of my case

bbreezeuk · 17 Apr 2006 at 19:22

turbotoaster said:
LOL can you give me a link for those 800mm fans id like one of those on the side of my case

WTF

Joe42 · 17 Apr 2006 at 19:53

bbreezeuk said:
WTF

Someone said 800mm instead of 80. :rolleyes:

pastymuncher · 17 Apr 2006 at 20:01

Here's a review of some 120mm case fans if it's any help. 17 different ones in all.

cypriobrit · 17 Apr 2006 at 20:54

Tricod's all the way.

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/showthread.php?t=338473&page=2&pp=15&highlight=Tricod

JonnyGLC · 17 Apr 2006 at 21:08

Got myself a Panaflo M1A 120mm fan and it's the best fan i've owned to be honest, it's very quiet and pushes a load of air

TaKeN · 17 Apr 2006 at 21:52

ROFLMAO @ 800mm Fan.

Panaflo or NMB-MAT

These are the best imo,

I have three 120mm ones in my case, 116cfm each

JonnyGLC · 17 Apr 2006 at 21:54

TaKeN said:
I have three 120mm ones in my case, 116cfm each

That not a bit noisy?

bbreezeuk · 17 Apr 2006 at 22:04

does anyone know of a silent blue LED fan

JonnyGLC · 17 Apr 2006 at 22:10

bbreezeuk said:
does anyone know of a silent blue LED fan

SilenX do a blue LED fan which apparantly silent.

Case Fans, which are the most effective you found?

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