Lowering vantec tornado noise?

[astrophysics]

I am looking to buy a thermalright SP-97 w/ vantec tornado for my athlon2500+
But the noise i know will kill me.
It's either settling for a panaflo or get this tornado but find a way to lower the noise...
So how can I lower the speed/noise on this thing?
Also what size should i get 92mm or 80mm? For specs 92mm has the better airflow, but lower RPM. But it still looks better than the 80mm, but more people are buying the 80mm it seems...

 

[Abhoth]

Um... don't buy one...?

 

[0roo0roo]

basically yea, even lowered speed is loud. tornados for pcs for the deaf.

 

[astrophysics]

whats a good replacement then? Panaflo?
Looking for something around 30dba

 

[Abhoth]

I suppose in addition to being a smart ass I should try and be helpful..... here.
http://gizzo.8m.com/fans/

Panaflo, Sunon.... check it out and decide .....

 

[Gravity]

Originally posted by: Abhoth
I suppose in addition to being a smart ass I should try and be helpful..... here.
http://gizzo.8m.com/fans/

Panaflo, Sunon.... check it out and decide .....

And helpful that was. I just added that link. Good work!!!

 

[Corporate Thug]

cant you just volt mod it?

 

[Serp86]

you can, but then the noise/cfm ratio would suck, and you will be much better off buying a quiet fan

 

[warath]

I lowered one down to 5v and it was barable... however, as people have said, you would be better off just geting a quieter fan... the Vantec stelth line are very good (if you don't put the volt mod cable on), and are still good and quiet.

I have two tornado fans that I don't want (wasn't thinking and ordered two), if anyone wishes to purchase off of me for cheap ($10 CND, +Shipping each) they are yours. junk - at - reidclan.com

 

[0roo0roo]

yea, i've found that speed controller + normal cheapie led fans sound as quiet as stealth vantecs anyways. stealths are rather pricy for what you do get.