Xbit did a series of 120mm test:I just got a corsair h50 cooler and I'm looking to get 2 nice 120 mm fans for a push pull. The 2 fans I'm using right now are obnoxiously loud. Does anyone know of a fan that will give me great performance and is pretty quiet?
Which speed for the scythe would you recommend for the best cooling to noise ratio?
for radiators, scythe Gentle Typhoon are considered pretty good because of their static pressure.
http://detonator.dynamitedata.com/c...ge=product_info&cPath=36_49&products_id=24881
I thought a fan was also rated by it's CFM. What are the differences between static pressure and CFM and what is more important?
The other consideration when choosing a computer fan is static pressure. A fan with high static pressure is more effective at forcing air through restricted spaces, such as the gaps between a radiator or heatsink. Therefore, enthusiasts often prioritize static pressure over CFM when choosing a fan for use with a heatsink. The relative importance of static pressure depends on the degree to which the airflow is restricted by geometry (i.e. static pressure becomes more important as the spacing between heatsink blades decreases). Static pressure is usually measured in either mm Hg or mm H2O.
best 120mm? There are several, but they are only the best when running at < ~900rpm :biggrin:
I like the scythe s-flex i think it's "e" series runs tops at 1200rpm. Other top contenders are nexus, yates, and scythe slipstreams.
Note: The above info focuses on silence with good cooling not the other way around
I personally do not recommend gentle typhoons from personal experience. They may make little airflow noise but the bearing noise is much greater and more annoying than typical fans. Instead of a woosh of air sound, you get a high pitch whiny motor sound.