Can anyone find the CFM on this fan?

LeetestUnleet

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The fan was in an old PSU. The fan died, but the PSU works fine. I'm going to replace the fan with a Panaflo, but I want to make sure the CFM of the Panaflo is sufficient.

Here's what the sticker on the dead fan says:
Space Fan
DC Brushless
Model M802512BM
DC 12V 0.18A
Mitachi(T) Co., LTD.

I've googled it and I can't find any specs. If anyone else can find the CFM (dBA is unnecessary, but would be nice)
 

Zepper

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If the PSU has a thermal control circuit, you want to match the amp rating (0.18A) more than the CFM - though coming close to both would be good. A good brand dual ball-bearing fan will usually give a bit more CFM than a Panaflo wave bearing at the same amps. The panaflo fan blades have to have less of an angle of attack as that bearing design can't stand the pressures that a dual ball can. Of course the cost will be a bit more noise. check out these guys: http://www.thermalFX.com . There is a Sanyo Denki there at .18A that should work well in a thermal controlled setup.
Or these guys: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com . They have the Panaflo High Speed which should also do well in a controlled situaltion and runs the correct amp range. Of course 2900rpm is lower middle speed in ball bearing models.
. Or you can check http://www.bgmicro.com - they have a menagerie of miscellaneous fans where may lurk a gem.

.bh.