Fan Differences

[Xponential]

Is there really that much difference between different brands of, say, 80MM fans?? And if so, are Antec fans any good??

 

[V]

Yes, there are big differences of different brands. Some brands are quieter, push more air, last longer, have different bearings than other fans. Panaflo makes some of the best fans IMHO.

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[cookieman]

Hi!

Yes there can be a big diference between different brand of FANs:
The followings vary (sometime much):
- CFM.
- reliability and quality (it must not vibrate !!! ).
- sound (high pitch) comming from the motor or only the sound of air movement. For
me this is the most important criteria.

I don't know the Antec, sorry.
Panaflo and Sunon are ok.

Cheers,

 

[GiZzO]

Alot of the Antec fans are rebadged Sunon fans.

GiZzO's Fan Page

 

[danii8]

If you want extream cooling or silence, go for high-quality fans
Otherwise, Antec is good enough, I think...

 

[Joe Danfa]

yes, they do make a difference. noise levels(dBa)/CFM ratios being the biggest considerations.


GiZzo.

That's one nice site you have there. graphics are really crisp and everything's laid out well.

 

[bomb99]

yea there are differences, brand really don't matter, but the cfm and dbl is the important part to check out. antec isn't that bad, but i like sunons 80mm