Just installed FOUR Vantec Tornados, AHHH!!!

[dredd2929]

I have to admit, I didn't believe all the warnings about how LOUD these things are, but when I turned my computer on I about had a heart attack. I'm not real picky when it comes to noise, so I figured everyone was just exagerating, but they weren't at all. Is Vantec kidding or what? Do they actually expect people to install these things and still have their computer be usable? Anyways, I made a trip to Fry's and got some Zalman Fanmates, all is well now.

For all of you out there who are like me and don't think these fans are as loud as people say they are, take it from me, they are. Just one fan is way too loud. Put four in your case, and you might as well turn on a ShopVac and set it next to your computer, because that's exactly what it'll sound like.

 

[Dynamix3D]

Vantec did not design that fan for normal desktop computer users. Those fans are designed for servers that are obviously in a seperate room than the person/people using it.

Me being a silent freak, would lose my mind if I heard your computer. Even with a fan controller those things will still be loud as hell to me.

 

[JEDIYoda]

Yes the Vantec`s are loud!!

I have been using ThermalRight as well as the Zalmans-- both are bvery good!!

I find the specs on both brands of fans to be as advertised!!

 

[dredd2929]

Dynamix 3D: Yeah that makes sense. I am definitely not a silent freak though, so I'll live. I chalk this one up for experience. Live and learn.

 

[Elcs]

SORRY I CANT HEAR YOU!!! WHAT DID YOU SAY?!?!??!?

Seriously, I find my system too loud and I use Panaflo L1A's at 7v

 

[swtethan]

i bought a pair of aero cool x-blasters.... bad decision.... 80 mm fan that blows 58 cfm? i could hear it downstairs. it was like i had a vacuum in my room

 

[Bona Fide]

So uh...how much air do those Vantecs push? 150cfm?

 

[Pabster]

Yeah they are around 57dBa which is insane. I used to run several Delta SHE units which were rated for 47dBa and THAT was bad...

 

[NotquiteanooB]

If you value your health and hearing; get rid of the Tornados !! I know what its like to be 1/2 deaf. And it has been suggested that living in constant noisy conditions can lead to mental problems.!! Of course there are benefits : "what's that dear; I can't hear you; my fans are too loud " !

 

[l Xes l]

yes, once again.. let's remind ourselves why those fans are named Tornados..

 

[kirbymixmasta]

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/de12tfexhisp.html
hehe, imagine a bunch of 65dba fans in a computer.

 

[mindwreck]

i wanted to get some of those deltas for my radiator just for hell of it but decided not to cause people in the dorms might complain

 

[suszterpatt]

GlacialTech SilentBlade > *

 

[swtethan]

just mount a $20 box fan that you can buy almost anywhere to the side of your case a lot less noisy and a lot more cfm

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product....tical=APPL&pid=03280425000&tab=req#tab

haha

 

[dredd2929]

I actually like these fans quite a bit. They have the balls to move as much air as I want them to...if it's too loud I just turn them down. Right now my computer is at about the same noise level as it was when I had the stock Cooler Master fans, but it's running much cooler.

Now if that replacement northbridge fan from ASUS will just get here...

 

[thescreensavers]

I USED 2 OF THOES FANS FOR A HOVERCRAFT MADE OUT OF STARAFOOM IT FILLED THE SKERT UP FAST AND ALSO BLEW THE BOTOM OF THE SKERT OFF POWERFULL IT WAS 2X2 PEICE OF FOME WITH 3X3 SKIRT. IT WAS A SCIC PROJECT GOT AN A+ FOR IT IT WAS FUN I RIGD IT UP EITH A 12VOLD LEADACID BATTERY WITH 2 MORE FANS WITCH WERE 120MM AND WERE LOUAD AS HELL ALSO AND I ALSO HOCKED UP A RC HOVERCRAFT RADIO TO IT WITH 2 MORE FANS IT WAS FUN.

 

[Jeff7]

Hah. 235 CFM, rated for only 55db? Hm, interesting. Still 12VDC though.