[WARM] 20% off ALL Case fans, New Egg

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

20% OFF ALL Case Fans*

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*Up to a maximum discount of $150 per order. No minimum purchase required. Limit one use per customer; may not be combined with other promo codes or combo discounts. Expires at 11:59PM PST 5/19/2013 or SOONER based on fund availability.

 

[qliveur]

This is one of those targeted codes, and will only work for those who got the email.

 

[arkcom]

4 120mm fans for $5.39 shipped after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103052

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

This is one of those targeted codes, and will only work for those who got the email.

Really? Crap.. didn't know they did that.

Sorry

 

[Termie]

4 120mm fans for $5.39 shipped after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103052

I purchased this pack a while back. You get what you pay for. Was going to put them in a new budget build but they sound like absolute trash so that's where they're going, and I just ordered Rosewill Hyperboreas yesterday.

The overwhelmingly glowing reviews just show that sometimes user reviews can't be trusted. If you've used a good fan, you learn what a good fan sounds like.

 

[qliveur]

Those hyperboreas should be quite good. I have two of the 140mm model on my True Spirit 140 and they've been great so far.

Really? Crap.. didn't know they did that.

Sorry

Now you know. No need to apologize.

 

[Jaepheth]

I don't get fans very often, but I've been wanting to lower the noise on my main machine.
What decibel or sone rating do you all consider as quiet enough?

 

[qliveur]

Anything 20dBA/0.1 sones or less at full speed is quiet enough for me. They should then be nearly silent at idle if the bearings don't whine or rattle. They can be a couple of dBA more if they're inside the case.

This is a very popular model here because it has PWM control, a fluid-dynamic bearing, moves a good amount of air and has decent static pressure while remaining very quiet at full speed. It or the ugly orange model are often on sale for $10. A 20% off coupon drops it to $8, making it a great deal.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I have a couple of Cases for my main rig. I was using a Lian Li PC-A20 Silver, then I went ahead and got a sweet deal on an ABS all aluminum Black Pearl. It's a Lian Li re-badge. But the reason why I need super silent fans is because the entire side where the motherboard, etc. sits is grilled with tiny ventilation holes.

If any I usually look at Scythe's Slip Stream, first.

 

[Smartazz]

Awesome, code worked for me. Thanks OP, gonna order all the ones I need.

 

[qliveur]

I have a couple of Cases for my main rig. I was using a Lian Li PC-A20 Silver, then I went ahead and got a sweet deal on an ABS all aluminum Black Pearl. It's a Lian Li re-badge. But the reason why I need super silent fans is because the entire side where the motherboard, etc. sits is grilled with tiny ventilation holes.

If any I usually look at Scythe's Slip Stream, first.

You should give those Cougars a try.

They're way better than the Slip Stream, IMO, and a lot cheaper when they're on sale, to boot.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Have you ever tried the Slip Stream SY1225SL12 ? or the L model? I ask because if you have ever tried the Slip Stream you'll notice the model I posted (SY1225L12) has NO ELECTRICAL noise to it. There are other models that have an electrical whine that is audible. So I am asking if you have ever tried the one I posted in comparison to the one you posted, and which is quieter?

If you are interested Slipstream

 

[qliveur]

The Cougar has no electrical noise either. It moves 70.5CFM @ 17dBA. The closest Slip Stream moves 68.54CFM @ 24dBA. That's quite a bit louder.

The Cougar is also PWM-controlled and has a fluid-dynamic bearing.

 

[philipma1957]

I own both the cougar and the slip stream the cougar is better.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I own both the cougar and the slip stream the cougar is better.

Awesome.

I'll probably get the lower rpm fan.. i can hear 10.7dBA with my SlipStream

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

The Cougar has no electrical noise either. It moves 70.5CFM @ 17dBA. The closest Slip Stream moves 68.54CFM @ 24dBA. That's quite a bit louder.

The Cougar is also PWM-controlled and has a fluid-dynamic bearing.

Mint!

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

About to order 2 of these, and 2 of these.

suggestions?

 

[qliveur]

Sure. Get this one instead. It's the same price, has the PWM function that I mentioned earlier and moves 10CFM more air while being imperceptibly (0.2 dBA) louder.

But I would wait until it or the otherwise identical orange model is on sale for $10 while a 20% off all case fans coupon is active, so you can get it for $8 a fan. This actually happens quite often.

I can't comment on the 140mm model since I've never had one. Unfortunately, the PWM model is only available in orange and it's a couple of bucks more. It's also almost never on sale. Otherwise, they're probably as good as the 120s.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Sure. Get this one instead. It's the same price, has the PWM function that I mentioned earlier and moves 10CFM more air while being imperceptibly (0.2 dBA) louder.

But I would wait until it or the otherwise identical orange model is on sale for $10 while a 20% off all case fans coupon is active, so you can get it for $8 a fan. This actually happens quite often.

I can't comment on the 140mm model since I've never had one. Unfortunately, the PWM model is only available in orange and it's a couple of bucks more. It's also almost never on sale. Otherwise, they're probably as good as the 120s.

Ah crap. I'd like to but I need to stick with 3 pin headers. If things are too loud on it I have a Vantec Fan Speed controller that I'll use to lower the RPM..

These look like sweet fans. And I'm actually sticking with the 120 models. I forgot my 140mm Slipstream fans use 120mm mounting holes ...

Thanks again.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I took a ride up to Micro Center and tested out the CF-V12HB Vortex Hydro-Dynamic fan and it was a little too loud. Then I tried the CF-V14HB and it was quieter at 1200 rpm. Then I took the cable that somehow reduces the rpm of the motor and it seemed like the sweet spot. I caved in and bought only 1. 19$ there.. I should of waited but the noise is killing me. It's funny how when you quiet one thing the others get louder.

I think I'm sold on these particular fans.

Thanks.