which [92mm] fan is better ?

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:34 am

** i want/need a Silent pc **

- Thermaltake SilentCat 90mm

- Scythe "Minebea NMB Silent IC 9CM"

- ARCTIC COOLING Arctic Fan 9

- GLACIALTECH 90mm CASE FAN - SILENT BLADE ENTRY BEARING 19dBA - BLACK - GT9225EBDL-1

Ty

cpemma · Post by **cpemma** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:11 am

dids22 wrote:** i want/need a Silent pc **

So why not look around and get one of the best instead of just one you can get locally?

Review wrote:In terms of noise, the Nexus and the Fander FX92-W are the quietest 92mm fans we know of, though the Noiseblocker XE1 (not the SE2) trails by just a hair.

thejamppa · Post by **thejamppa** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:24 am

Arctic Coolings fans should be decent. Just where you need it? Exhaust? Intake? CPU cooling?

Stay away from Thermaltake Silent Cat.

Blacktales · Post by **Blacktales** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:24 am

I cannot recommend the Arctic Fan 9 at all.

I had the 120mm version and it is far from quiet, mostly due to the insane vibrations when running. One of the fans roundup noticed that as well so search the SPR reviews to see the system that is supposed to dampen vibrations actually makes things worse. That was my experience as well. I happily replaced it with a YateLoon. Plus this fan can only be used as exhaust . I don't think a 92mm would be any quieter. There are low speed versions of the arctic fans but looking at the specs you would be better off with something else that can move more air for the same level of noise.

You did not mentionned what the fan would be used for. For a simple case fan, i would say the scythe if the fans you mentioned are the only options you have. Though the only scythe fan i have is the one provided with the ninja and it was promptly replaced with another YateLoon for it was real noisy.

General recommendations for silence is : large size (If you can put a 120mm do it), sleeve bearing (can only be used horizontally and not too close from a hellish source of heat) and low speed (800-1200rpm for 120mm fans). For horizontal orientation, you have to get one with another type of bearing.

If you insist on a 92mm and have ways to purchase over the net, looking for a Panaflo with hydro bearing probably would be better. I have one and when just slightly undervolted i cannot hear it from the back of a case.

Then again, i know nothing about the glacialtech but if the 19db rating is true, i probably would not move any decent amount of air. Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

nutball · Post by **nutball** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:41 am

The Glacialtech is louder / more obnoxious than a Nexus 92mm.

seemingly.random · Post by **seemingly.random** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:38 am

Might want to stay away from sleeve bearing fans for longevity if intended usage is the horizontal position. Unfortunately, this includes the Nexus - my favorite. I've compared it to the Minebea 92mm 2100rpm version and at the same rpm the Scythe moves less air and is slightly louder (all pretty subjective though).

My experience is that several need to be tried until you find one that suits your tastes. Also, samples variance can be significant in terms of speed and noise (usually ticking sound for ball bearing types).

jaganath · Post by **jaganath** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:25 pm

Might want to stay away from sleeve bearing fans for longevity if intended usage is the horizontal position.

using a 92mm fan in horizontal position quite rare, only if it's HTPC w/ down-blowing HS or fanswap of PSU w/ 92mm on bottom, also now rare.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:09 pm

Hello,

I've had good luck with a Scythe DF 92mm fan; it is very quiet @ 5v.

jhhoffma · Post by **jhhoffma** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:55 am

jaganath wrote:
Might want to stay away from sleeve bearing fans for longevity if intended usage is the horizontal position.
using a 92mm fan in horizontal position quite rare, only if it's HTPC w/ down-blowing HS or fanswap of PSU w/ 92mm on bottom, also now rare.

Or anyone doing a swap on a Zalman 7000B. Because, as some of us have found out, 100mm fans DON'T work (without extensive modification anyway)

dhanson865 · Post by **dhanson865** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:05 am

NeilBlanchard wrote:Hello,

I've had good luck with a Scythe DF 92mm fan; it is very quiet @ 5v.

Agreed, the Scythe DFS922512L at Jab-tech is a good cheap option for those in the US that know how to get 5v or use speedfan or any other type of fan controller. $5 a piece is good enough for me but they are out of stock right now.

Performance-pcs.com has them for $8 but I've never dealt with them and at that price you are approaching the price of better fans.

I see the Nexus 92mm at $12 and I can't find a US price for the Fander or the Noiseblocker XE1

The scythe silent NMB fans are ball bearing which is good for longevity and heat resistance but not for truly near silent fans. I haven't bought one personally but they are easy to find for about $8. I'd suggest not buying more than one of these and buying a Nexus or the sleave bearing Scythe to compare it to.

samuelmorris · Post by **samuelmorris** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:50 am

The Zalman CNPS7000 is only quiet enough at 5V. Anything above and your PC will not be silent. Try running the Nexus 92mm fan. 12V will suffice, but for absolute silence, I'd recommend around the 10V level, you can always get one of those resistance cables. What else is in your PC?

jaganath · Post by **jaganath** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 8:58 am

jhhoffma wrote:
jaganath wrote:using a 92mm fan in horizontal position quite rare, only if it's HTPC w/ down-blowing HS or fanswap of PSU w/ 92mm on bottom, also now rare.
Or anyone doing a swap on a Zalman 7000B. Because, as some of us have found out, 100mm fans DON'T work (without extensive modification anyway)

That was kind of covered under the "down-blowing HS" part.

thejamppa · Post by **thejamppa** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:32 am

Blacktales wrote: If you insist on a 92mm and have ways to purchase over the net, looking for a Panaflo with hydro bearing probably would be better. I have one and when just slightly undervolted i cannot hear it from the back of a case.

Adda's new white fan series ( 80mm, 92mm and 120mm ) has also Hydro Bearing.

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:35 pm

well, i need a Intake fan for antec p150
i can take only a locally fans because the ship is too much expensive

seemingly.random · Post by **seemingly.random** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:06 pm

jaganath wrote:using a 92mm fan in horizontal position quite rare, only if it's HTPC w/ down-blowing HS or fanswap of PSU w/ 92mm on bottom, also now rare.

Maybe not in "standard" places. At one point, I had an up-facing 92mm fan attached to the bottom of a HD. It wasn't pretty but was effective and very quiet.

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:26 pm

jaganath · Post by **jaganath** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:38 am

it would help us help you a lot if you would put your location in your profile.

raziell · Post by **raziell** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:41 am

dids22 wrote:well, i need a Intake fan for antec p150
i can take only a locally fans because the ship is too much expensive

you can order nexus 120/92 mm from here :
http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std ... d=xtvudC8P
the shipping is very cheap.

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:37 am

il
i dont have a international credit card

Gunzee · Post by **Gunzee** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:04 pm

Isn't all credit cards the same? It's wether your credit card is accepted at the place where you want to buy, right?

dids22 wrote:il
i dont have a international credit card

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 5:15 am

guys who is better

GlacialTech GT9225-EDLA1 92mm Fan
Zalman ZM-F2 92x92x25 mm Fan
Glacialtech GT9225EBDLB-1
Glacialtech GT9225EBDL-1

ty

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 6:29 am

Hello Ty,

Those are the best choices? None of those seem to be very good...

What are all the fans that you have available?

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:25 am

lol, i meant "thank you" (ty)

this are the all fans:

http://logicpc.co.il/heb/itemlist.aspx?cnam=cooli-fans
http://www.noacomp.co.il/category.asp?catcode=174
http://www.iqpc.co.il/Home/HPScreens.asp?id=445
http://a.zap.co.il/models.asp?Sog=C-Fan&DB231252=231256

the variety is small, i know, but who is the most quiete?

ty (thank you)

jaganath · Post by **jaganath** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:07 am

I would get the Scythe Kaze Jyu 100mm from the second shop; this should fit in most places where a 92mm is used. The fan is reviewed here:

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article636-page4.html

I would get either the 1500 or 1000rpm version.

thejamppa · Post by **thejamppa** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:13 am

I recommend 1000 rpm version, since 1500 rpm version usually has more bearing and engine noise, even undervolted.

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:48 am

you sure this fan is fit to p150 mount ?
have you seen any 92mm fan quiet?

jhhoffma · Post by **jhhoffma** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:50 am

jaganath wrote:I would get the Scythe Kaze Jyu 100mm from the second shop; this should fit in most places where a 92mm is used. The fan is reviewed here:

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article636-page4.html

I would get either the 1500 or 1000rpm version.

Ditto the 1000rpm model. Quiet @ 12v, very quiet @ lower voltages. However, they will only work in 92mm spots if there is only one fan needed. In a Solo, for instance, the fans will be too big to fit side-by-side. They will not fit in most CPU heatsinks designed for 92mm fans as the blades are just a tad bit too long (The Zalman 7000B is not completely circular, so the short sides of the H/S are too small to allow it, requiring 2mm to be taken off the end of each fan blade).

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:52 am

Hello,

This Arctic Cooling unit might work for you:

http://www.noacomp.co.il/product.asp?productid=4898

What RPM does it run at (I cannot read these sites)?

Or, possibly the 1400RPM model Scythe?

http://www.noacomp.co.il/Product.asp?productid=7572

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 10:49 pm

guys, noacomp dont have the Scythe` fans in stock, any another suggestion?

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