140mm fan for Antec 300 - need advice!

jeekub · Post by **jeekub** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:21 pm

Hi guys!

I am about to upgrade my case to Antec Three Hundred and try find a replacement fan for the not-so -silent Antec's TriCool 140mm.

One of the serious contenders is Noiseblocker's BlackSilent XK1 140mm

Here are its specs:
http://www.cooling.pl/noise-blocker-bla ... 51968.html

Has anyone used it? I have looked long and hard and still couldn't find any info : /

A popular option is Scythe's Kaze Maru 500rpm, but I haven't got much trust in my DIY mounting skills ; ) Is it difficult?

I'd really like to hear your opinions on this.

Thanks a lot!

Darth Santa Fe · Post by **Darth Santa Fe** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:31 pm

According to SPCR, the NoiseBlocker blue/black fans rival Nexus fans in noise quality. I have one of their higher priced smoke/black fans, and it's the quietest I've ever used next to the Scythe Gentle Typhoon. I would expect the same from their 140mm fans.

jeekub · Post by **jeekub** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:13 am

That's the point - most reviews praises BlackSilent 120mm fans, but no one really mentions the 140mm ones.

I too suspect they can be good, but there's nothing like first hand experience,, right? : )

Still hoping for your input guys!

JamieG · Post by **JamieG** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:39 pm

Yate Loon also do a 1,000rpm 140mm fan, if you can find it, which is supposed to be pretty good. (It's a sleeve bearing, which is less than ideal for horizontal mounting though).

thejamppa · Post by **thejamppa** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:48 am

1000 rpm 140mm YL sleeve bearing @7v is practically inaudiable and vibration free in my Antec Three Hundred. If you can get it, its good choice.

jeekub · Post by **jeekub** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:58 am

Thanks a lot, you've been very helpful : ) I'll most probably go for Yate Loon. Luckily, it's availible in Poland!

Thanks again : )