8cm case fan recommendations?

[Pastie321]

Finally decided to bite the bullet after MBM showed a CPU temp of 67 degrees under load for my Athlon XP 2600+.

One of the easiest gains I can make is on my case fans - I've currently only got 1 8cm rear fan.

Can anyone recommend a good 8cm fan for the front of my case? I'm not bothered about aesthetics, just maximum airflow that's not too loud.

Cheers.

 

[dBTelos]

Nexus or Scythe.

 

[RallyMaster]

80 mm side intake would do better (especially with a duct going straight to the CPU). Most people would recommend a 80x38mm fan such as the Panaflo.

 

[zephyrprime]

I have some thermaltake fans and they are no good so I recommend against them.

If your case has the space to accomodate them, try one of those silverstone oversized fans that have a 92mm fan in a 80mm fan body..

 

[pkme2]

Buy Yate Loons for $4.95 on eBay either 120mm or 80mm. Cheaper shipping for more quantity ordered. Very quiet.

 

[zagood]

First thing you should do is check dust buildup on your heatsink(s). Check temps then, and consider buying a new cpu heatsink if they don't drop very much. Additional case air is nice, but start from the core.

Also I'd recommend modding for a 92 or 120mm fan instead of 80mm, or get one of those adapters if you have the space.

-z