60mm -> 80mm Fan adapters. Great concept = great performance?

[kingz]

The adapters looks like a great idea, and seems logical that it'll work. But do they "work" in real life? do they cool down a cpu by more than a couple degrees? Im thinking of getting one and adding a Panaflo 47CFM 80mm fan on.

 

[ericd]

To me the advantage is not increased cooling...it's maintained cooling with reduced noise. When I finish the one that I am currently constructing (made of acrylic...pretty sweet so far) and strap a 80mm Panaflo H1A on there, I will be at 1 CFM more than the Delta Black Label and about 11 dBA lower in noise. I won't have the infamous whine of the Black Label either. I have heard others mention another advantage due to the fact that it elimates the dead spot in the middle of the heatsink that is created by the fan hub. Since the middle of the heatsink is the place you want to cool most I think there could be some serious advantages.

Eric

 

[mechBgon]

Know of any places that sell them yet?

 

[Mday]

yeah, it's cooling with less noise.

80mm fan rotating slower can push air as much air as 60mm going faster.

i've seen 2 types of them. one is a hand made sheetmetal for a few bucks. the other is a rather expensive molded piece.

i'd rather make one out of cardboard. =)

 

[Jeff7]

Are there good instructions anywhere on how to build those adapters from sheet metal?

 

[Turin39789]

check the fs/ft forum

 

[Lars]

i made an adapter out of a cd-case and it works
great. performance is about the same like with the
original fop38 but it is soooooo much quiter.

 

[mindslash]

Any links -- I really need to see what this looks like *drool*
If you have pictures online let me know.

 

[yo2tup]

i want one for my taisol cgk

 

[006agent]

adapter link link

 

[ericd]

How do you cut the acrylic so cleanly 006? I am currently in the process of making an acrylic adaper for my PAL6035. Of course the only power tools I have to work with is a Dremel and a cordless drill....that's the problem with having a dad who isn't into woodworking and all that good stuff, no good power tools when you need them.

Eric

 

[w9design]

pimpage for my units:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=45&threadid=335408