Vote For Your Favorite 120x25mm Fan!

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What's your favorite fan?

Nexus/Yate Loon
24
60%
GlobalWin
3
8%
Scythe
2
5%
NMB-MAT/Panasonic (Panaflo)
1
3%
Akasa
0
No votes
Papst/EBM
2
5%
SilenX
0
No votes
CoolerMaster
0
No votes
Sharkoon
1
3%
AeroCool
1
3%
Enermax
1
3%
Globe
0
No votes
AcoustiFan
0
No votes
Noctua
2
5%
Other
3
8%
 
Total votes: 40
GHz
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Vote For Your Favorite 120x25mm Fan!

Post by GHz » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:51 am

I'm curious as to everyone's favorite 120mm fans. I don't remember seeing a similar poll, so I thought I'd start one up.

Please vote for your favorite fan. It doesn't have to be the quietest; just whatever model you prefer overall. After voting, take a minute to post why you chose that particular brand, including the specific model(s).

As a side note, I have a feeling people's opinions will change once SPCR completes their 120mm fan review ;)

Thanks for your input!
Last edited by GHz on Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:56 am, edited 1 time in total.
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GHz
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Post by GHz » Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:55 am

Here's my own input. I chose Nexus/Yate-Loon for their low-speed sleeve-bearing models (e.g. D12SL-12). My other top contenders are the Scythe S-FLEX series and GlobalWin's NCB fans.
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sjschwinn
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Ditto

Post by sjschwinn » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:21 am

GHz wrote:Here's my own input. I chose Nexus/Yate-Loon for their low-speed sleeve-bearing models (e.g. D12SL-12). My other top contenders are the Scythe S-FLEX series and GlobalWin's NCB fans.
The D12SL-12 from Nexus and Yate Loon are the best sounding fans I've tried - bar none. In many ways I prefer the YL: 1) cost - I can get 3-4 YL for the price if a single Nexus, and 2) wider operating range - the YL has a higher top-end flow which makes it more flexible - assuming you're using some type of fan control.

If you need a more durable bearing, the Sythe S-Flex fans are my current choice - especially if you are going to mount the fan blowing up or down. The GlobalWins are another nice choice in place of the Scythes, though I have a preference for the Scythe - price notwithstanding (the Scythes were almost 3x the cost). I haven't had a chance to try the ADDA AD1212 ball-bearing fans, but if my experience with my Seasonic M12 is any indication, it would rank up there with the Scythe and the GlobalWin.
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Felger Carbon
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Post by Felger Carbon » Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:52 am

I have GW NCBs in all of my modded PSUs, so at least one in all of my computers (2.75 at the moment).

I could live with any of these, in order of cost: YL, NCB, Enermax Enlobal, Nexus, SilenX. I own, and have tried as exhaust fans, all except the Nexus, which is by all accounts an RPM-restricted YL. All of these have very low motor noise.

The GW NCB, with its ceramic bearings, should outlast the rest. I interpret this as meaning that it will stay quieter longer. Time will tell, I guess! :)
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GHz
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Post by GHz » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:33 am

sjschwinn: I wouldn't mind sampling the ADDA fans, but unfortunately you can't buy them anywhere (aside from wholesalers at very high cost).

FC: The GlobalWin fans are really nice. As far as I can tell, they are quieter than the Nexus/YL fans (my GW samples had less motor noise) but push slightly less air. I'll leave it up to SPCR to give the final verdict.
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rpsgc
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Post by rpsgc » Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:23 pm

Nexus, "of course" :wink:
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Ralf Hutter
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Post by Ralf Hutter » Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:33 am

rpsgc wrote:Nexus, "of course" :wink:
What he said. ^^^^
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