Need help locating a 12cm fan thermally controlled 800rpm low speed fan....

[atwnsw]

Hi there,

I read an article in maximumpc (Link) titled "How to keep your electronics cool in a closed cabinet.

I would like to install this fan into the back of my cabinet. The piece of furniture is very large so I will likely only access the cabinet from the inside.

My goal is to install it with an AC adapter if possible and save the cost of an 110v-to-12v dc inverter.

So, I am asking for your help:

Is there a fan which you recommend that is 12cm Thermally controlled, low-speed, quiet around 800rpm that includes the AC-to-DC adapter? I am assuming that I won't need to buy a 110v-to-12v DC inverter if it comes with the adapter?

Unfortunately, while the article was great, it didn't list where to buy the parts.

Thanks in advance

Anthony

 

[Billb2]

Why go through butchering a cabinet. Just Velcro the fan somewhere inside.
I'd venture to say that any 120mm fan , set up that way, would provide more than adequate ventilation
You could get an AC fan, but the you've got 110V (dangerous) wiring.
You don't need a variable speed fan, that's overkill. Just use a quiet fan.
An AC to 7-9v adapter would be the way to go. They're cheep!
But then, maybe you need a big project????????

 

[Quiksilver]

They linked to the some of the parts they used...
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556041108.html
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556029977.html

 

[atwnsw]

Thanks so much for the links. I missed it...........

 

[aigomorla]

get a cheap 12v DC to ac Adpater which has at least .5amps.

http://www.mhdsecurity.com/images/a1055.jpg

Im sure you have one laying around in the house not used.

Then find a 12V 800rpm fan and splice the + and - head to that DC adapter you have. I would actually recomend you an orange bladed yate instead.

Then you have an AC to DC fan.

If the fan is too loud, you can try to add a zalman controller on it, and control it.

However a slow spinning yate is very quiet.

EDIT: Bill beat me to it. :X

 

[Billb2]

yeah....

I have a 30 watt stereo tube type amplifier (usually driver pretty hard too) in a similar cabinet and a single 40mm fan is more than enough to cool that.