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- Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:17 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Corsair's new fans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17748
Re: Corsair's new fans
The french website Hardware.fr published a review of the 2 "quiet edition" AF120 and SP120, here : http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=fr&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.fr&sl=auto&tl=en&twu=1&u=http://www.hardware.fr/articles/874-12/corsair-af120-corsair-sp120-a1225m...
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:44 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Noiseblocker NB-eLoop 120mm fans
- Replies: 35
- Views: 54776
Re: Noiseblocker NB-eLoop 120mm fans
RPM were mesures with a Zalman ZM-MFC3 rheobus, and since other fans were tested till very low speed...
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:38 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Noiseblocker NB-eLoop 120mm fans
- Replies: 35
- Views: 54776
Re: Noiseblocker NB-eLoop 120mm fans
I think there is a "problem" with the speed sensor, B12-2 was still spinning till 4V, but it wasn't possible to get a speed return from the fan.
- Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:54 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Noiseblocker NB-eLoop 120mm fans
- Replies: 35
- Views: 54776
Re: Noiseblocker NB-eLoop 120mm fans
This has been published today : http://www.hardware.fr/articles/874-19/ ... -test.html
In french sadly.
In french sadly.
- Wed Sep 12, 2012 12:43 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Corsair's new fans
- Replies: 20
- Views: 17748
Re: Corsair's new fans
I tried the AF120 low speed. Quite good in my opinion, but I prefer the noise of the Nexus for example. Regarding the t°, I didn't see any difference between Nexus basic and AF120 (regulated with rheobus at similar noise level, "my personal confort zone")
- Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:54 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Buzzing Nexus 92mm fan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5183
Re: Buzzing Nexus 92mm fan
You can try to explain the problem to Nexus directly, mabe they'll be able to get you a non-buzzing fan ?
My 92mm PWM Nexus doesn't buzz, even if it can be far from quiet (2800 rpm )
My 92mm PWM Nexus doesn't buzz, even if it can be far from quiet (2800 rpm )
- Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:23 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14710
Re: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
Of course they are !
Look at SPCR recommended fans...
Look at SPCR recommended fans...
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:37 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14710
Re: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
Nexus 120mm PWM is not really intended for SPCR users, I think
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/867-14/ ... -test.html
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/867-14/ ... -test.html
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:31 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14710
Re: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
According to my limited experience (3 Nexus, 1 Slipstream 500rpm, 1 Slipstream 1200rpm), the Nexus lasts longer... in fact I think maybe my Slipstream's oil tanks were not full when I bought them ? Anyway, they both quickly started to make more noise (I'd say after ~6 months), like a bearing/ticking...
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:19 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 14710
Re: Nexus or Scythe 120mm fans?
Nothing wrong with MTBF, bur real lifetime of Slipstream is way shorter than that, plus I oiled them 2 or 3 times a year.
- Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:54 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Cougar Vortex PWM Fans
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4545
Re: Cougar Vortex PWM Fans
Cougar Vortex PWM was reviewed here : http://www.hardware.fr/articles/867-10/ ... -test.html
(in french)
They lowered it's speed to 755 rpm in PWM mode, or 390 rpm @5V.
(in french)
They lowered it's speed to 755 rpm in PWM mode, or 390 rpm @5V.
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Disappointing performances from Scythe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6317
Re: Disappointing performances from Scythe
What are you using to undervolt your fans ?
- Tue May 15, 2012 11:11 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Noctua fans ticking all of a sudden
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9289
Re: Noctua fans ticking all of a sudden
The NF-F12 is optimized for PWM use. Deployed as a PWM fan it is somewhat quieter than when it is used under voltage control. Even under voltage control, which is not optimal, most reviewers say it is fine under about 1100 rpm. How are you using your NF-F12? I've tested under voltage control and un...
- Tue May 15, 2012 12:56 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Noctua fans ticking all of a sudden
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9289
Re: Noctua fans ticking all of a sudden
If they are still under warranty (and since they are warrantied 6 years, they should !), Noctua will replace them without problem
I will avoid the NF-F12 PWM unless you plan to use it on a thick radiator..its noise is not really "musical"...overdesigned maybe ?
I will avoid the NF-F12 PWM unless you plan to use it on a thick radiator..its noise is not really "musical"...overdesigned maybe ?
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:49 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: The quest for a silent 120mm PWM fan!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3369
Re: The quest for a silent 120mm PWM fan!
I think Nanoxia FX Evo 1000rpm PWM http://www.nanoxia-world.com/luefter/fx ... 00rpm.html
since it runs @ 1000rpm only... otherwise you can try Noiseblocker PL-PS or M12-PS, or be quiet! Shadow Wings PWM.
since it runs @ 1000rpm only... otherwise you can try Noiseblocker PL-PS or M12-PS, or be quiet! Shadow Wings PWM.
- Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:56 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Easy way to slow down my Scythe PWM fans?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9377
Re: Easy way to slow down my Scythe PWM fans?
Noctua NA-RC6...
It is somewhat "strange" such a fan does not lowers its speed under ~950rpm :/
It is somewhat "strange" such a fan does not lowers its speed under ~950rpm :/
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:26 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best HORIZONTAL mount CPU fan? Benefit of PWM if available?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18158
Re: Best HORIZONTAL mount CPU fan? Benefit of PWM if availab
avoid the NF-F12 PWM, it is almost unable to be silent... That is disappointing to hear. What is the source of your info? Well...get one, and you'll see by yourself :wink: By silent, I mean not discernable without a hard drive spinning...if you have a hard drive (or many), for sure the NF-F12 PWM c...
- Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:47 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best HORIZONTAL mount CPU fan? Benefit of PWM if available?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18158
Re: Best HORIZONTAL mount CPU fan? Benefit of PWM if availab
Sure the NF-F12 is more efficient...but the NF-P12 is not ridiculous, and the NF-F12 is way louder at the same rpm. Though even on a MegaShadow, I still think the NF-P12 PWM, or the Noiseblocker PL-PS are better choices
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:54 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Best HORIZONTAL mount CPU fan? Benefit of PWM if available?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18158
Re: Best HORIZONTAL mount CPU fan? Benefit of PWM if availab
Nope, avoid the NF-F12 PWM, it is almost unable to be silent... if you like to stay with Noctua, prefer the NF-P12 PWM at least...
You can also check Noiseblocker PL-PS or M12-PS, new revisions are ok in horizontal position and thay are really good fans. Maybe prefer the PL-PS for radiator use ?
You can also check Noiseblocker PL-PS or M12-PS, new revisions are ok in horizontal position and thay are really good fans. Maybe prefer the PL-PS for radiator use ?
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:14 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Current 80mm fan suggestions?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8995
Re: Current 80mm fan suggestions?
Please excuse my english, as I have some difficulties to explain clearly what I meant. I meant that I think there is now better fans than this Noctua, I have compared all the fans mentionned (and some others), but, I reckon, only one sample of each. As I said, I was quite amazed by the BeQuiet Silen...
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:35 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Current 80mm fan suggestions?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8995
Re: Current 80mm fan suggestions?
The NF-R8 is "quite old" now, and for its price, there are better fans, such as BeQuiet, NB, etc...
For me the NF-R8 is a "golden oldie"... golden, but in my opinion overtaken by newer fans.
For me the NF-R8 is a "golden oldie"... golden, but in my opinion overtaken by newer fans.
- Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:46 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Current 80mm fan suggestions?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8995
Re: Current 80mm fan suggestions?
Forget Noctua, you can consider BeQuiet. In my opinion the Silentwings (now Silentwings "2") is the better 80mm fan I've ever had. Noiseblocker are good too, and Coolink not too bad !
- Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:12 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 12 to 7 V x2.. That equals??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2503
Re: 12 to 7 V x2.. That equals??
These are 56 Ohms
- Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 12 to 7 V x2.. That equals??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2503
Re: 12 to 7 V x2.. That equals??
Hi,
If the "resistors" are real resistors, than you can use U = RxI to determine what voltage will be applied...but if you don't have the resisotrs value (it is often around 56 Ohms), that won't help
If the "resistors" are real resistors, than you can use U = RxI to determine what voltage will be applied...but if you don't have the resisotrs value (it is often around 56 Ohms), that won't help
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:27 pm
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Antec TrueQuiet Pro 120
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9744
Re: Antec TrueQuiet Pro 120
Hardware.fr will release fan roundups soon I think
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:40 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 120mm fan that is quieter than Noiseblocker
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5599
Re: 120mm fan that is quieter than Noiseblocker
I doubt Nexus will be more silent than M12-S2 at similar speed, those two fans are damn good. I suspect a fan with lower static pressure may help, perhaps a Scythe Slipstream ?
- Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:20 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 120mm fan that is quieter than Noiseblocker
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5599
Re: 120mm fan that is quieter than Noiseblocker
You can try to cut the grills
- Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:57 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Dell Server R410 40mm fans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3938
Re: Dell Server R410 40mm fans
Hi, I am using Noiseblocker XM1 and XM2 in my 5,25" external enclosures, they work fine, and quite silently, but they are 10mm thick, and 3 pins too. (If it is a server with many hard drive, I think they may be used @12V directly without too much noise) If you need thicker fan, I think there's a Scy...
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:14 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: 120MM fans for an Corsair H100 radiator.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2497
Re: 120MM fans for an Corsair H100 radiator.
Yate-loon for price and good noise/performance ratio, otherwise GT.
Cougar are "good" too, but not worth it over GT I think.
Cougar are "good" too, but not worth it over GT I think.
- Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:12 am
- Forum: Fans and Control
- Topic: Noctua NF-F12 "Focused Flow" PWM Fan
- Replies: 22
- Views: 15934
Re: Noctua NF-F12 "Focused Flow" PWM Fan
Sure...but at 300rpm this Noctua is noisier (not really noisier, but the small ticking are annoying !) than a Nexus @500rpm, or a Noiseblocker XL1 at the same speed, so... There is also the Sharkoon silent eagle SE (or the Zaward Golf fan 2 that is quite similar) that are PWM and able to run @300rpm...