Best fan for SK-7 keeping noise/performance ratio in mind?

[Richdog]

Just to update, got my SK-7 up and running (used AS III, and possibly a slightly too thick layer) and temps are showing around 45min -51max degrees with an 80mm 3000RPM 30CFM fan. Case temps are showing an admittedly high 35-40 degrees, the accuracy of which cant be verified (my case temps are pretty high though), but thats what VIA Hardware Monitor is telling me. How much of an improvement could I expect with a higher speed fan? Although bear in mind after giving up the Delta 'hairdryer' im now realizing how mad the noise drove me. What fan is the best compromise between noise and performance? :beer:

 

[Naruto]

Many say that the YS-tech variable fan is the best, but its kinda pricy. I went with an SVC fan from my GC68 and its ok, 28dBa and 32cfm. Temps on my SK7 were tremendously good when facing an open window, but now its cramped in a small space. I have my cpu now at stock speeds since I am not using it currently and the SK7 always stays cold.

 

[Corporate Thug]

smart fan II

 

[Tab]

Originally posted by: shady06
smart fan II

He said Noise/performance ratio

 

[Richdog]

Originally posted by: Naruto
Many say that the YS-tech variable fan is the best, but its kinda pricy.

Is this the one? :-

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YS-TECH FD8125 80mm Fan - 3 Pin (FG-001-YS)
The high output YS-TECH FD8125 80mm fan produces a massive 47CFM airflow. This makes it ideal for case cooling applications and is fitted with a 3-pin speed sensing connector.

- Speed - 3000RPM
- Output - 45.2CFM
- Decibels - 34.2dBA
- Dimensions - 80x80x25

Price: £4.40 (£5.17 Including VAT at 17.5%)
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ALSO FOUND THIS ONE:-
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Papst 8412 NG 80mm Fan (4 pin) (FG-001-PA)
Papst make fans of the very highest quality - using the very best components and manufacturing standards to produce performance while reducing noise and vibration.

- CFM = 40.6cfm
- RPM = 3100
- dBA = 32
- Dimensions = 80x80x25


Full Specification

Price: £14.30 (£16.80 Including VAT at 17.5%)
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The Papst looks FAR more expensive, any of these two worthwhile, or should I think of a different one? The YS-TECH looks kind of appealing...

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Tabb

Originally posted by: shady06
smart fan II

He said Noise/performance ratio

it isnt very loud @ 2500-3000m rpm

 

[Richdog]

*bump*

 

[mosco]

http://svc.com/convarspeedc.html

thats the YS-tech fan, the one you listed above is not adustable. I this one and its good. You can turn it up when playing games and stuff and turn it down when you are surfing the web. most of time i just leave is alone.

 

[Naruto]

I have several 3k rpm blue led fans and they seem to irritate me. I also had a 48dBa ys-tech 60mm fan and that drove me NUTZ! I don't know about you but I prefer a noise level of 20 to 25dBa and a panaflo fan is really quiet. But I still don't know why they are pricey. In my case I buy lots of cheapo SVC fans (like the led fans) and I'm gonna quiet them all using a rheobus.

 

[huesmann]

Panaflo is good.

 

[Richdog]

Originally posted by: huesmann
Panaflo is good.

But which model will give me the most CFM at around 30dba or less?
And anyone in UK know where I can get them?

 

[Chumpman]

On that YSTech fan, is the cord long enough so that you can drill a hole in the back of the case and stick the speed changing knob through it?

 

[huesmann]

Originally posted by: Richdog

Originally posted by: huesmann
Panaflo is good.

But which model will give me the most CFM at around 30dba or less?
And anyone in UK know where I can get them?

L1A for sure, maybe even the H1A.

 

[Richdog]

Originally posted by: huesmann

Originally posted by: Richdog

Originally posted by: huesmann
Panaflo is good.

But which model will give me the most CFM at around 30dba or less?
And anyone in UK know where I can get them?

L1A for sure, maybe even the H1A.

I think thats around 24CFM, I need around 40 CFM for the cooling of my magma fuelled 'Old Style' T-Bred 1400Mhz.

EDIT - Oh, the H1A is 39.6 CFM @ 32db, but then again the YS-TECH i mentioned earlier is 45CFM @ 34db. I dont think 2db is really any louder is it? Unless the fan design of the YS-TECH is louder (less well made) than the Panaflos that is.

 

[Richdog]

YS-TECH FD8125 80mm Fan

- Speed - 3000RPM
- Output - 45.2CFM
- Decibels - 34.2dBA
- Dimensions - 80x80x25

Panaflo U1A

-Air Flow 46.9 CFM
-Fan Speed 3450 RPM
-Power 3.24 W
-Bearing Type Hydro Wave Bearing
-Fan Size 80x80x25 MM
-Noise Level 38.2 db
-Connector Untailed

Funny how the Panaflo 45CFM is louder then the YS-TECH 45CFM, thought the Panaflo was supposed to be better.