Nexus SP802512L-03 80mm Case Fan Review

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(More customer reviews)These are the quiestest fans I have ever had the pleasure of not hearing.
I had two antec in the front of my computer case and they were driving me crazy, computer runs around the clock. I have not even thought about these fans since installing them which means I had not heard them to think about them.Had to put my ear to the front of the case to make sure they were running when I got ready to write this review, don't believe you can go wrong on these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Product Description:
Nexus 80mm Real Silent Case Fan - SP802512L-03

The Nexus 80mm quiet case fan has a true 17.6 dB(a) decibel rating that is measured in an anechoic chamber using ISO standards. This is one instance where the case fan's decibel ratings haven't been understated by the manufacturer.

This Nexus 80mm silent case fan is extremely quiet and is quieter than any other 80mm quiet case fan on the market. Yet the Nexus still produces an excellent 20.2 CFM airflow level and is available at a reasonable price. This quiet fan also includes the added advantage of both a 3-pin motherboard power connector and a 4-pin standard power connector making this a very versatile quiet case fan.

Features:

Real Silent, only 17.6 dB(A)
High airflow level, 20.2 CFM
3-wire for RPM monitoring
3-pin motherboard connector
Two 4-pin connectors (male and female)

Fan specs:

Model: SP802512L-03
Air Flow: 20.2 CFM
Fan Speed: 1500 RPM
Noise Level: 17.6 dBA
Power: 1.8 watt
Fan Size: 80x80x25 MM
Connector: Includes a 3-pin motherboard power / RPM connector and a 4-pin standard power connector

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Scythe S-FLEX SFF21D / 120mm 800rpm Fan. Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had two of these in a Cooler Master Centurion Minitower for about 6 months now. For the last few months, the Scythe I have on my CPU heatsink has failed to start on bootup. It starts to spin, but ends up simply stopping. A quick spin with the finger gets it going, but who wants to open their case every time they turn their computer on? This fan has an extremely high startup voltage (8.9v!), which I think is the problem. I have the fan cable going to a Zalman Fanmate controller, which may increase the required startup voltage even higher. For reliablity's sake, I recommend picking up the "E" version which runs at 1200rpm, and only requires 4.8v startup voltage. Every scythe fan is a great sound performer, so you will still be happy with how quiet in runs!!

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Introducing the high quality quiet 12cm fan with patent pending FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) technology. This "Fluid Dynamic Bearing" technology from SONY Corporation can provide a dramatic reduction in fan noise and prolong the life of your fan. Click on the image of the product to find out more info!

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Scythe Kama Flow 2 120mm x 25mm Fan - 1400 RPM w/ Extra Fluid Dynamic Bearing (SP1225FDB12M) Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up a couple of these since my computer case has a horizontal fan on the top of the case, and I burned through several cheaper sleeve bearing case fans (something about sleeve bearing design makes them only work well for vertical mounting, I discovered). I settled on this model after shopping around all the rifle bearing and fluid bearing fan options, and this one was the ideal combination of airflow (47.5 CFM) and noise level (27.6 dBA) for my needs. I was not disappointed! The sound level is not entirely inaudible, but it's a very low level -- low enough that I run my computer in my bedroom and it doesn't bother me at all.

The fans each come with 4 new mounting screws (none of that silicon pin nonsense) which make installation dirt simple. They also come with a 3-pin to 4-pin adapter, which came in handy for me since my motherboard alone did not have enough power available to run all my fans (heh!). The adapter still allows you to connect to your motherboard's 3-pin prongs in order to allow the motherboard to control the fan speed even though the power is being supplied by the 4-pin molex connection.

These fans are a wee bit pricier than what I'm used to, but they are also higher quality than what I'm used to, and I feel it was worth every penny.

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The Kama Flow 2 120mm x 25mm Fan is equipped with Extra Fluid Dynamic Bearings (EX-FDB), making it a very quiet fan. EX-FDB comes with a group of "V" shaped grooves to achieve micron level thickness of oil lubrication in between the shafts housing for higher level of long life and silence. The number of grooves build-in to the shaft works to centralize the shaft and also to prevent leakage by controlling high pressure fluid motion.

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Noctua NF-P14 FLX - Processor fan - 140 mm Review

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(More customer reviews)Be sure to use the included silicon fan mounts, since they will cut the noise more than the fan will. Also, the fan comes with some resistor extensions that you can use between the motherboard and the fan to cut the fan speed and noise. The low noise adapter (black) cuts the RPM down to 1,100 RPM, and the Ultra-low noise adapter (blue)cuts the RPM down to 900 RPM.

I found that the black low noise adapter was the one to use. The blue one provided too low of a voltage, and the fan sometimes would not start up on such a low voltage.

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Product Description:
Following in the footsteps of the successful NF-P12, the NF-P14 is a highly optimised, premium quality 140mm fan with Vortex-Control Notches for superb quietness and outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. Metal reinforcements, SCD2 technology and Noctua's premium grade SSO-Bearing guarantee exceptional running smoothness and excellent long-term stability. Using the same hole-spacing as common 120mm fans and achieving a superior airflow/noise ratio, the NF-P14 is ideal for upgrading 120mm CPU or case fans.

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Arctic Cooling Arctic Fan 9 PWM - Case fan - 92 mm Review

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(More customer reviews)I found Arctic Cooling by accident. It was a discontinued product at 30% off. Amazingly, it works much better than many of the "good" fans!

Being annoyed by so many loud fans, I found AC PWM a bless. I ordered from Amazon as the local store doesn't have any left.

The PWM fan is supposed to work with the main CPU fan to provide synced cooling. No complain there.

However, the amount of air it moved is stlightly on the low side. It is still alot to move, just not enough comparing to some other fans. Well, other fans are not that quiet though!

The "loudness" rating of this fan leads me no where. Roughly I think it is less than 10dB.

Cheap, quiet, nice looking PWM fan is the choice for everybody!

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Product Description:
PRODUCT FEATURES:Regulate RPM speed of up to 5 fans by the onboard CPU fan controllerLowest noise level for a given system loadControl the entire cooling for your needs (silent/quiet/overclocking) via BIOS settingsLowest noise level at its air flow ratePatented case designPatented vibration absorptionCirculation optimized fan bladesHigh airflowHigh static pressureCompatible with toolless mounting mechanisms for standard 25 mm deep fans

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Zalman ZM-F3 120mm Quiet Case Fan with Silicone Pins Review

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(More customer reviews)This 120mm fan is really nice. It's pretty darn quiet, and very powerful. For a basic 1-speed fan, you can't do much better.

A few things worth noting:

1. The silicon pins provided for mounting the fan may not work in every application. I used screws from my computer case to mount the fan as the silicon pins were not the right size.

2. This is a mono-speed fan. However since it plugs directly into the motherboard, you can control its RPM through your motherboard's controls or a third party program like RivaTuner.

3. The fan is very quiet compared to many others. I think its probably quieter than even the fans that came pre-installed in my Antect P182 case.

A great fan and well worth the price.

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ZAL ZM-F3 120mm Quiet Fan 120mm Quiet Fan

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SilverStone 120mm Fan Filter with Grill FF121B (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Update:
I finally installed the covers I have for my project and they look great and finish things off very well.No problems on install, and the air flow is still pretty good.I would use these again as they protect your fingers, wires, and other things from the fan blades and the mesh screen helps in keeping even smaller things out.The most I would spend on them though would be $4 ... maybe.
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I have not installed the fan cover yet, but it is a bit flimsy looking.That does not mean it will not perform well.I will post an update after I finish my project with them.I bought this a few weeks ago and it was less than 3 dollars shipped, now it is 22 dollars.I must say I am a bit confused as to the price hike.

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Finding a quiet and efficient cooling fan is the ultimate goal for every enthusiast. The FF121B is a fan grille designed for easy installation with any 120mm fan. The honeycomb pattern on the grille not only reduces wind shear noise but also channels the airflow into more focused beam. Its integrated filter also provides reduced dust buildup to extend the life cycle of components. All in all, the FF121B is an excellent upgrade for any 120mm fans in your system.

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Antec TriCool 92mm DBB Case Fan with 3-Spd Switch 3/4-Pin & 3-Pin Monitoring Review

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(More customer reviews)We have a Dell Dimension 8100 (desktop machine), which is notorious for its CPU fan. For whatever reason, Dell used a proprietary 3-pin motherboard connector for the fan. When the fan starts going out, it gets really loud, but the part is out of stock. Disconnecting the stock fan from the motherboard means that on every boot, you get a beep and have to hit "F1" to bypass the missing fan.

Antec to the rescue.

This fan (TriCool 92mm) ships with a 3-pin connector and a Y-adapter. The Y-Adapter allows you to get power from a large power-supply socket, like the kind a hard drive uses. The other branch of the adapter goes to a 3-pin connector with a white fan sense pin.

To use this fan to replace the Dell Dimension 8100 fan:
* Disconnect the existing CPU fan from the motherboard, noting which pin is connected to the white wire. This is the fan sense pin.
* Using pliers, carefully remove the plastic sheath on the motherboard fan pins.
* Using the Y-adapter, connect the Antec to a power supply socket.
* Using other branch of the cable, with the white wire to a 3-pin plug, connect ONLY the wired pin to the fan sense pin on the motherboard.

The Dell will then detect the new fan and bypass the warning message.
As a bonus, this fan moves more air on its high setting than the stock fan did.

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Product Description:
1.Double ball-bearing design lasts longer than conventional fans .2.3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling .3.3-pin and 4-pin power connectors provide convenient connections to your motherboard or power supply .4.Fan-speed monitoring capability included (requires compatible motherboard)

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Cooler Master 80mm Dual Ball Bearing Case Fan Black - (SAF-B82-E1) Review

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(More customer reviews)made some difference. i put two into my case, one in one out. increase airflow. not too shabby for the price. 80mm is for when your screw holes are 3 inches apart. not measured diagonally.

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Case cooling is becoming more essential these days. The better airflow inside your system, the cooler and more stable system you will get.

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