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Old 04-24-08   #1 (permalink)
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I'm looking to do a quick upgrade to my radiator that I can also take on to my next radiators down the line. Right now im looking at these fans. I'm thinking of using them just because of their high CFM. However I don't know how loud 55dBA is. I don't need my case to be silent but I don't want it to sound like a vacuum cleaner like my last case either. How much do the fans on the radiator actually effect the performance? If its minimal then I don't need anything that expensive or high powered.
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Dude... 55dBA is like a shouting at people! It's REALLY loud!
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I would say the best are these:
http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews/...ans/index2.htm


I have been meanig to get them to try them out. Right now, my rad fans are the loudest thing in my system.
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55 dBA:
Low volume of radio or TV at 1 m distance, noisy vacuum cleaner at
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Source: http://www.sengpielaudio.com/TableOf...sureLevels.htm

I'd suggest choosing something else
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these are good:

http://www.petrastechshop.com/12x38scdfuka1.html

i recommend using shrouds w/any fan setup.
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am i right in thinking, that an increase in 1db on the scale equates to the measured volume being twice as loud?
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I use these..115 Pana..There a pretty good balance between power and noise...

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http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=170224

One of the best fan reviews of all time(IMHO)...

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The Noctua fans currently are at the top of the list for having the best noise-to-airflow ratio.
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