Opinions of XP-120? Suggestions on fans?

[ManBearPig]

How do you guys like the xp-120, and can anyone reccomend a good, quiet, preferably inexpensive, fan?

And is 3.5 grams of as5 enough? Thanks alot dudes!

 

[otispunkmeyer]

the xp-120 is a beast, im sure there'll be plenty of people here to tell u that. i however settled for the zalman cnps7000 as it had all the fan etc all ready sorted so i didnt have to worry bout finding a suitable fan. also zalman have a new model out called the cnps7700 and its 140mm in diameter! and has a 120mm fan on it!, reviews show its as good as a cheap water cooling system, and its low speed 120mm is quiet what ever the setting

i think people here will recommend the panaflo, and papst fans, these tend to get the vote as quietest

 

[imported_bum]

I think panaflo fans are usually recommended for that Thermalright line, at least that's what I use.

 

[ManBearPig]

Cool, thanks! Which panflo? There is one that comes with the xp-90, but not with the xp-120.

 

[D1gger]

3.5 gms of AS5 is plenty for many builds.

 

[ManBearPig]

bump!

 

[KayKay]

from thermalright.com

Recommended Fan For XP-120

Maker: Panaflo (Panasonic)
Model: FBA12G12L1A
Size: 120 x 120x 38 (mm)
Bearing: Hydro Wave
Voltage: 12V
Speed: 1700 rpm
Air Flow: 68.9 CFM
Noise Level: 30.0dBA
Weight: 270g (9.52 OZ )

 

[ManBearPig]

that is a friggin expensive fan. 18 bucks!

 

[Corporate Thug]

the xp-120 is a VERY difficult HSF to work with. if you change or tinker around with your CPU a lot, I STRONGLY recommend against it

 

[ManBearPig]

Originally posted by: shady06
the xp-120 is a VERY difficult HSF to work with. if you change or tinker around with your CPU a lot, I STRONGLY recommend against it

Yeah, i wont Also, its compatible with this motherboard. Ive heard its not difficult at all with this mobo.

 

[ManBearPig]

and bump!