Need GOOD 80MM and 60mm fans - HTPC

[SuperSix]

Can I get quiet *and* the move good air?

I have an Asus HD3450 passive, with a PCI card right next to it, and a PD 820 2.8Ghz dual core.

What fans can I out in that move a tom of air, but are near whisper quiet?

Do I want too much?

This case (Thermaltake Bach) has provisions for 1x 80MM in the front, and 2x 60MM in the back.

 

[Rifter]

there are som 80mm fans that move alot of air but they usualy are not quiet, what CFM are you after? and how quiet do you need it to be?

 

[Rifter]

I have used these before and they are quiet but dont move alot of air

http://www.ncix.com/products/i...25L&manufacture=VANTEC

Also these 60mm fans are ok i have used on CPU heatsinks in the past and delta is a great brand

http://www.ncix.com/products/i...-F00&manufacture=DELTA

 

[lopri]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811999612

:thumbsup:

 

[Rifter]

lol 55db 🙂 that thing will scream, i dont think i would put that in a HTPC but i guess if you have a really loud surround system you wont care 🙂

 

[SuperSix]

I think I will see how it goes, monitor the temps, and see how it pans out. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Fallen Kell]

http://www.silentpcreview.com/...le689-page2.html#nexus

But as stated, it won't move much air. However, it is quiet. I can tell you from experience with HTPC's that the only real solution for quiet case with performance parts is for a big case that supports 120mm fans. My solution was to find such a case (which I finally did after a LONG search).

http://www1.coolermaster.com/i...C-280+CM%20Media%20280

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: SuperSix
Can I get quiet *and* the move good air?

No. I used to use a Cooler Master ATC 620 case that used 60mm fans for my HTPC. Had a LOT of difficulties. Replaced it with an Antec NSK2480 that uses two side-mounted 120mm and it is a LOT better. Antec has a Fusion case that is the same design but looks better for HTPC.