Best 120mm fan?

cozumel · Dec 20, 2007, 11:27 AM

I need two case fans.

Criteria:
a) Noise
b) Cooling

I'm currently looking at the Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E...

PangingJr · Dec 20, 2007, 11:39 AM

Scythe S-Flex's, SilverStone FM 121/123 are good fans.
but i prefer using thermaltake smart case fan II and smart case fan blue LED,
they are work very well enough (but thay are loud at high RPM), some good connections and a fan controller are included, and low cost.

cozumel · Dec 20, 2007, 03:59 PM

I'll probably go with the S-Flex as db:cfm ratio appears better.

But this brings me to another question. If I have a more powerful 120mm intake than exhaust creating negative pressure would that result in cooler temps as the warm air would get forced out due to equalization? Also lest dust I assume...

Lowfat · Dec 20, 2007, 04:02 PM

I live by 120mm Yate Loon D12SL-12. Generally $3-$5 each if you look around. And are some of the quietest fans around.

Erroneus · Dec 20, 2007, 04:59 PM

Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 - 120mm

These bad boys are worth taking a look at, or if to noisy take a look at the 1000 model, great cooler.

**temeteus82** · Dec 20, 2007, 05:02 PM

if the color isn't issue noctua has some good silent 120 fans too

PangingJr · Dec 20, 2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cozumel

But this brings me to another question. If I have a more powerful 120mm intake than exhaust creating negative pressure would that result in cooler temps as the warm air would get forced out due to equalization? Also lest dust I assume...

test and monitor the overall system's, video card's and CPU's temp
so you may need a few case fans that have fan controller on them, so that you are able to try different fan speed settings on both intake and exhaust fans, also try having one to blow northbridge and RAM.

cozumel · Dec 20, 2007, 05:44 PM

Yeah I've already got a fan blowing down accross the RAM and onto the nb. I'm ordering the Ultra extreme 120 today and thought I would improve the case cooling at the same time. CPU and RAM should be burnt in by now to start overclocking but want to make everything cool first.

mike2h · Dec 20, 2007, 07:30 PM

i have 6 120mm s flex fans in my case & they make less noise than the 4 80mm fans in my wifes case - & her case is under her desk while mine is sitting on top, 1 foot to the left of my monitor.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 22, 2007, 11:35 PM

Bah why bother with those inneffective little child's toys!

http://www.delta.com.tw/product/cp/d...0x120x38mm.pdf

That's a REAL man's fan!

Judas · Dec 22, 2007, 11:45 PM

all i know is the thermaltake ones i ended up with were loud.... didn't move nearly as much air... and pissed me off.....

Judas · Dec 22, 2007, 11:50 PM

Get one of these made..

super high efficient fans

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Dec 20, 2007, 11:27 AM	#1
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Best 120mm fan? I need two case fans. Criteria: a) Noise b) Cooling I'm currently looking at the Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E... __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks Last edited by cozumel; Dec 20, 2007 at 11:34 AM.

Dec 20, 2007, 03:59 PM	Thread Starter #3
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	I'll probably go with the S-Flex as db:cfm ratio appears better. But this brings me to another question. If I have a more powerful 120mm intake than exhaust creating negative pressure would that result in cooler temps as the warm air would get forced out due to equalization? Also lest dust I assume... __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Dec 20, 2007, 04:02 PM	#4
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	I live by 120mm Yate Loon D12SL-12. Generally $3-$5 each if you look around. And are some of the quietest fans around. __________________

Dec 20, 2007, 04:59 PM	#5
Erroneus Get off my lawn! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,417 Rep Power: 119 System Specs	Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 - 120mm These bad boys are worth taking a look at, or if to noisy take a look at the 1000 model, great cooler. __________________

Dec 20, 2007, 05:44 PM	Thread Starter #8
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Yeah I've already got a fan blowing down accross the RAM and onto the nb. I'm ordering the Ultra extreme 120 today and thought I would improve the case cooling at the same time. CPU and RAM should be burnt in by now to start overclocking but want to make everything cool first. __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

Dec 20, 2007, 11:39 AM	#2
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	Scythe S-Flex's, SilverStone FM 121/123 are good fans. but i prefer using thermaltake smart case fan II and smart case fan blue LED, they are work very well enough (but thay are loud at high RPM), some good connections and a fan controller are included, and low cost.

Dec 20, 2007, 07:30 PM	#9
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	i have 6 120mm s flex fans in my case & they make less noise than the 4 80mm fans in my wifes case - & her case is under her desk while mine is sitting on top, 1 foot to the left of my monitor. __________________

Dec 22, 2007, 11:35 PM	#10
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Bah why bother with those inneffective little child's toys! http://www.delta.com.tw/product/cp/d...0x120x38mm.pdf That's a REAL man's fan!