Choosing the right case fan

[infini]

I want to buy a 90mm rear case fan and a 80mm front one (both about 1800-2500rpm). I was thinking of this:
http://www.thermaltake.com/coolers/comboCool/a2013silentCat9/SilentCat9.htm
which i believe is a very good balance between noise and cooling efficiency. Any other recommendations and do you think this is a good fan? Thermaltake states on the site i wrote that this is only for cpu heatsink.

 

[imported_rod]

Only for SPU heatsink - nah, it'll work fine as a case fan.

Personally, I'd probably go with a Panaflo or SilenX fan. The stat's on Tt's fans are a bit exaggerated.

Panaflo have a great airflow/noise ratio, while SilenX make even quieter fans (although the move less air).

RoD

 

[Operandi]

When it comes to specs both TT and SilenX are both exaggerated. You should also be aware (if your not already) that neither of them actually make fans, they just rebadge and market them. Somehow sticking the TT and SilenX label on them is able to drop the dBA without sacrificing CFM.

Panflos are easy to recommend, you don't really need anymore then an L1A for a case fan.

 

[infini]

What do you think is better? Putting a fan in the rear of the case or at the side panel?

 

[Promethply]

It would be preferable if you install the fan in the rear of the case to exhaust the hot air off the case.

 

[infini]

I found this
http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=74&code=019
but i do't know if it can cool the hard disk as good as a fan

 

[Promethply]

That heatpipe HD cooler would still need a good airflow going through the case to carry the heat away, and it'll probably work reasonably well with cases that have a mesh frontal facia, such as the CM Centurion, or CM Stacker; furthermore, it will also take away one of your 5.25 drive bay.