92mm Fan on Alpha 8045???

[CROSSeyed]

Wondering if anyone has tried using a 80 to 92mm adapter on 8045? Why you ask? You could get ~60CFM @35DB vs ~70CFM @50DB with the Delta Fan. Of course you'll lose some CFM through the adapter... maybe 10% I'm guessing... hmmm... now I'm thinking 120 to 80mm adapter ~100CFM @40DB with 25% loss ? Height becomes an issue... but I've got room...

I'm totally new to this so tell me if I'm missing something.
Feedback would be great!!

 

[Kipper]

Don't have too much experience with adapters, but I think most adapters don't work too well, leaking airflow and interrupting it, etc.

 

[Insidious]

the Alpha is supposed to be a pretty good sink. If you can't get the cooling you want with a decent 80 that isn't too loud, you might want to take a look at other solutions. Sometimes you can get the same end result with better case ventilation. It might be an easier and cheaper fix.