Decent 120mm Fans

[Enigmatic]

I agree with WhoBeDaPlaya, Noctua's 120mm fans rock. Good cooling and very quiet operation. Nonetheless, paying more than 20 bucks for a fan is a little ridiculous...

 

[nyker96]

For a heatsink, you want a 120x38mm fan, it's much more effective: http://www.svc.com/fba12g12l1bx.html . You could also go with the higher speed version and temperature control it (that's what I'd do): http://www.svc.com/fba12g12h1bx.html . For a case fan, can't beat curved-blade Yate Loons for ~$5.00 a pop: http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120x120x20mm-Case-Fan-D12SM-12C-Medium-Speed-pr-3826.html . Scythe, Noctua, and the rest are WAAAAAYYY overpriced for very little improvement and only at the high end of their operating range.

yes I also like the Yate loons, got like 5 I haven't used, very quiet and push a ton of air. oh I found jab tech has the following d12 for like 3.35 each if you buy 3x or more.
http://www.jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Case-Fan-D12SM-12-Medium-Speed-pr-3770.html

not sure why they have so many different D12s, but I think the 33db/70CFM is the best blend of CFM and quietness.

 

[MrK6]

not sure why they have so many different D12s, but I think the 33db/70CFM is the best blend of CFM and quietness.

There are several designs of Yate Loon fans - the model with curved blades, which I believe I linked to, are the quietest with the highest CFM.

 

[Rhoxed]

There are several designs of Yate Loon fans - the model with curved blades, which I believe I linked to, are the quietest with the highest CFM.

BEWARE of any Yate Loon's not from Petra's Tech Shop

Yate Loon D12SH-12 Curved blade from PTS - This is what Petras stocks mostly...it's a very good fan, especially for the price. Especially on the radiator. The 12V and 11V numbers are out-of-line with the expected and with what others experience and I can hear noticeable extraneous noise at those two voltages...probably something wrong with my fan specifically. I still like it too... Like most fans, it improved SLIGHTLY over its 0-hour test numbers.

Yate Loon D12SH-12 Straight blade from PTS - This is what Petras stocks occasionally...it's a very good fan, especially for the price. Especially on the radiator. Mine made no extraneous noises....it's SLIGHTLY better than the curved blade variant on the radiator, but SLIGHTLY worse in open air. I call it a draw overall. Like most fans, it improved SLIGHTLY over its 0-hour test numbers.

Yate Loon D12SH-12 Straight blade NOT from PTS - This is the D12SH-12 available from every place not named Petras Tech Shop. They DO use different suppliers and this fan IS different. It has different internals, scales differently with voltage and noticeably deteriorated from its 0-hour performance. It makes some noises I don't want my fans making: mainly light thuds and clicks. In fact, all but one non-PTS Yate Loon made extraneous noise. Oh, it also doesn't perform that well...look at the graphs.

Yate Loon D12SM-12 Curved blade from PTS - This is what Petras stocks mostly...it's a very good fan, especially for the price. Especially on the radiator. It's not as good as its ratings (56CFM vs. 70CFM rated) but overall the performance is very solid. Like most fans, it improved SLIGHTLY over its 0-hour test numbers. I really like this fan.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=170224&highlight=yate+loon

Also - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2641609&postcount=6 for direct comparison of the different yate loons.

 

[MrK6]

BEWARE of any Yate Loon's not from Petra's Tech Shop

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=170224&highlight=yate+loon

Also - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=2641609&postcount=6 for direct comparison of the different yate loons.

That's just FUD spread, innocently or otherwise. I've bought Yate Loons from Jab-tech years and have never had a problem -you buy the curved version, you get the curved version.

 

[nyker96]

There are several designs of Yate Loon fans - the model with curved blades, which I believe I linked to, are the quietest with the highest CFM.

as I understand it some of the best fans from scythe is hand picked Yate Loons. I also heard good things from people on Panaflo although haven't really used one personally. I want to try the GentleTyphoon some of other guys suggested, looks good and the 9 blade design looks like something that can perform very well.

 

[Gillbot]

That's just FUD spread, innocently or otherwise. I've bought Yate Loons from Jab-tech years and have never had a problem -you buy the curved version, you get the curved version.

Exactly, this debate has been beat to death and answered many times. Search here even, there are multiple threads on it where even the owner of Jab-Tech replied.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

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[aigomorla]

I recall asking before, I don't recall if you responded. But how do you feel about the Gentle Typhoon vs the S-Flex SFF21F? The Gentle Typhoon is a double-ball bearing design spinning at 1850RPM to push 58 CFM at 28dba while the S-Flex SFF21F is a fluid bearing design (traditionally less noisy) spinning at 1600RPM to push 63.7CFM at 28dba.

I see you recommend the Gentle Typhoon, but since the price drop that happened on the S-Flex lineup ($15 instead of $20 on Newegg all the time now) making them the same price, I don't see why it would be wise to get the Gentle Typhoon (faster RPM which increase likelihood of turbulence) that pushes less air at the same sound level.

Thoughts?

OK guys..

NOTHING that comes in 25mm and i say NOTHING.. not even noctuna's (they actually suck horribly in all static charts), will beat the scythe GTs.

If you want something better, you need to step up to 38mm and get ultra kaze's or san aces.
And those arent quiet.

But im being dead serious. If you have the budget, i have YET to hear anyone complain about GT's.

These are fans we pick when we want to pair it up with 100 dollar+ radiators.
In the static / noise they are the KING.

I dont like noctunas... i dont know why people keep recomending them when the reviews on there static performance sucked horrible.
Thats why u see them doing push/pull on there new sinks.
Because 1 fan just wont cut it.

Guys 2 things u need to be aware of.

Fans are messured in

CFM = movement of air.
Static = pressure in which the fan pushes air.

CFM is more important then static when its on open air. ie. rear exhaust.
Static dominates when you look at sinks and the fan needs to push air though fins on a sink.

I have migrated to GT's and havent looked back yet.

 

[konakona]

nice lil avatar there aigo, would that be sister #10032 ?

anyway, would DT be a worthwhile upgrade over yate loons for use with my xigmatek S1283? Thanks!

 

[DrMrLordX]

OK guys..

NOTHING that comes in 25mm and i say NOTHING.. not even noctuna's (they actually suck horribly in all static charts), will beat the scythe GTs.

If you want something better, you need to step up to 38mm and get ultra kaze's or san aces.
And those arent quiet.

Sadly, while 38mm fans often have much better static pressures, there are some instances where it can be hard to get them to fit on HSFs where you'd want to use them the most. Allegedly my Big Typhoon VX has a few problems mounting 38mm fans, for example, though it can be done.

Of course not many people care much about the Big Typhoon VX anymore.

Anyway, I can see how the Gentle Typhoon would be popular if it produces good static pressure without stepping up to 38mm to do so.

 

[Zargon]

I went with 3 of these:
http://www.svc.com/r4-l2r-20ac-gp.html

Seemed decent for $6 each.

I have a few of those

love them

 

[aigomorla]

nice lil avatar there aigo, would that be sister #10032 ?

anyway, would DT be a worthwhile upgrade over yate loons for use with my xigmatek S1283? Thanks!

if your looking for a quiet fan to replace it then yes.

Will you notice any difference? I dont know... yates have good static, you might be limited on the xigmatec end to see noticible difference unless were talking 38mm fan static.

Personally id save the funds and try to upgrade sinks later on. You'd probably be the happiest that way.
A Meglahalem or even a TRUE Rev.C is an ugprade to the Xigma.

And yeah its the sister. aigomorla replies..

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

OK guys..
I dont like noctunas... i dont know why people keep recomending them when the reviews on there static performance sucked horrible.

No worries, I'm aware for the Noctua's shortcoming. That's what I don't use them on heatsinks - using a bunch as case fans in an Antec P183

 

[Rubycon]

I like the Gentle Typhoons - well made (can be thrown across the room without breaking unlike Noctuas which are FRAGILE!) and quiet. I just wish they made a four pin version that hits 3500+ RPM like these Deltas I have!

 

[Markfw]

for fans, svc.com is better than newegg.

 

[Tristor]

Look at the GT's blades and compare them with the traditional S-Flex ones. They may be rated to push less air but they actually push more due to having better static pressure.

That doesn't really make sense, since both fans have a rated CFM that was determined by the manufacturer measuring it in a lab (same manufacturer, probably used same method for both fans). If it pushed more air, it'd be rated to push more air. While static pressure plays a part in pushing air, it isn't going to make the rating suddenly higher.

Not to mention that static pressure increases usually happen with thicker fans (my favorite blowers are 92x92x40). The GT and S-Flex are the same thickness (25mm).

 

[edplayer]

a lot of thread on the cpu subforum turn to crap but this one is pretty good. Learned a lot