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5/22/12 at 6:12pm

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The sound of my Sickleflows are deathbringing. I'd like to hear from you guys: what's the best silent case fan? It has to push a reasonable amount of air. Must be 120mm. Also must use 3-pin.

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5/22/12 at 6:17pm

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What's your budget? You could look into some Gentle Typhoons or Noiseblockers if you can afford them...

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5/22/12 at 6:18pm

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under $15

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ASUS VS248H-P	Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid MX Blue	Corsair AX650	Corsair 400R
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Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX	ASUS 24B3LT	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO	Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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ASUS VS248H-P	Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid MX Blue	Corsair AX650	Corsair 400R
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5/22/12 at 6:28pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Osea23

under $15

Hmm well that rules out most of the premium fans. Although, you could opt for this: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36_49_1043&products_id=24745. But 500rpm and 31cfm doesn't seem worth it too me.

The threshold for fan loudness varies from person to person, so it can be a bit difficult to recommend fans sometimes. But in your budget, I'd recommend this Cougar fan: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835553001. It comes in black if you're not a fan of orange.

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5/22/12 at 6:48pm

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Well what if I raised my budget to $30/fan?

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Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling	OS
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX	ASUS 24B3LT	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO	Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
ASUS VS248H-P	Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid MX Blue	Corsair AX650	Corsair 400R
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Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX	ASUS 24B3LT	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO	Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Monitor	Keyboard	Power	Case
ASUS VS248H-P	Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid MX Blue	Corsair AX650	Corsair 400R
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5/22/12 at 9:12pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Osea23

Well what if I raised my budget to $30/fan?

Wow $30 per fan is pretty spendy. I'd take a look at these: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=36_49_1050&sort=20a&main_page=index&filter_id=128. They are the best overall for quietness and performance. Pretty hard to beat imo...

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Optical Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
ASUS 24x DVD Burner	Custom WCing Loop	Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit)	ASUS VS247H-P \| 23.6" LED 1080p (x2)
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
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Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
OCZ Vertex 4 128GB \| Boot Drive	Intel 320 Series 80GB \| Game Drive	Intel X25-M 160GB \| Game Drive #2	Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB 5900rpm \| Storage D...
Optical Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
ASUS 24x DVD Burner	Custom WCing Loop	Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit)	ASUS VS247H-P \| 23.6" LED 1080p (x2)
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
Max Keyboard Nighthawk X7	Corsair TX650m \| 650w Modular 80+ Bronze	NZXT Phantom (Black)	Logitech G500
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Sony DAV-FC9
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5/22/12 at 9:21pm

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Hmm...the Gentle Typhoons seem like a better deal to me. Thanks for your help!

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ASUS VS248H-P	Cooler Master Quickfire Rapid MX Blue	Corsair AX650	Corsair 400R
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5/22/12 at 10:24pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Osea23

Hmm...the Gentle Typhoons seem like a better deal to me. Thanks for your help!

Well the Gentle Typhoons perform better, but the Noiseblockers are a bit quieter. So yes you are correct the GT's are a better deal (at least for your needs).

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Optical Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
ASUS 24x DVD Burner	Custom WCing Loop	Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit)	ASUS VS247H-P \| 23.6" LED 1080p (x2)
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OCZ Vertex 4 128GB \| Boot Drive	Intel 320 Series 80GB \| Game Drive	Intel X25-M 160GB \| Game Drive #2	Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB 5900rpm \| Storage D...
Optical Drive	Cooling	OS	Monitor
ASUS 24x DVD Burner	Custom WCing Loop	Windows 7 Ultimate (64bit)	ASUS VS247H-P \| 23.6" LED 1080p (x2)
Keyboard	Power	Case	Mouse
Max Keyboard Nighthawk X7	Corsair TX650m \| 650w Modular 80+ Bronze	NZXT Phantom (Black)	Logitech G500
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6/1/12 at 2:31pm

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These come in a LOT of varieties I got the Red LED ones and they are a MERE $12.99
I got a few at 20% off too during the Memorial Day sale!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835226043

74 CFM @ 15db fluid dynamic bearing for $12.99 VERY hard to beat NO matter what you pay!
Edited by KimbaWLion - 6/1/12 at 2:35pm

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Hard Drive	Optical Drive	Optical Drive	Cooling
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Noctua P12: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36_49_1044&products_id=23306

I used one of these on a Xiggy Dark Knight and it was completely silent, even with the backpressure of the fins.

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Western Digital 640GB Caviar Black	Western Digital 160GB Velociraptor	Western Digital 160GB Velociraptor	Windows 8 Release Preview
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Logitech MX518	Icemat
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AMD E-350	AMD HD6310	2x2GB DDR3 1333	320GB 5400 RPM
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Western Digital 640GB Caviar Black	Western Digital 160GB Velociraptor	Western Digital 160GB Velociraptor	Windows 8 Release Preview
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Samsung 1600x1200 20.1"	Microsoft	Corsair GS600	Cooler Master Stacker 832
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Logitech MX518	Icemat
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AMD E-350	AMD HD6310	2x2GB DDR3 1333	320GB 5400 RPM
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