Your design doesn't warrant the high-speed model, so the 1200RPM one will be sufficient; however I'd use the S-Flex E instead, it'll last longer and sound better when undervolted.
Scythe Slipstream 1200/1900RPM - quick question
Hey guys,
I'm about to buy 5 Scythe Slipstreams for my new case (see acrylic link in sig). I had planned to get 1200RPMs since I liked their CFM/dBA ratio but now I've managed to incorporate a controller to switch from 12V to 7V. Would it be better to go for 1900RPM? I'm hoping they're less than 20 dBA at 7V.
Price is a non-issue, exactly the same price for both.
Quick rep for a quick answer but I don't need a page-long essay
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Cheers.
I'm about to buy 5 Scythe Slipstreams for my new case (see acrylic link in sig). I had planned to get 1200RPMs since I liked their CFM/dBA ratio but now I've managed to incorporate a controller to switch from 12V to 7V. Would it be better to go for 1900RPM? I'm hoping they're less than 20 dBA at 7V.
Price is a non-issue, exactly the same price for both.
Quick rep for a quick answer but I don't need a page-long essay
Cheers.
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Ok, thanks mate. I prefer the look of them too, I'll take the plunge.
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Between me and Chunky Slip Streams will never get a buyer lol...we have to keep fighting those fans
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Oh hey again Shadowclock. Having 2nd thoughts about the S-flexes, they seem pretty expensive (especially when I need 5 of them).
Preferably buying from:
http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/index.php
or
http://specialtech.co.uk
Need 5 case fans and 1 Rad fan. Originally I was going with a Noctua NF-P12 and 5 slipstreams. Now thinking again and again about both of those choices.
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[edit: looking at yate loons here]
I'm err-ing on the side of quietness than performance. Maybe thinking a gentle typhoon on the rad.
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who ever said fans were easy to choose!
Preferably buying from:
http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/index.php
or
http://specialtech.co.uk
Need 5 case fans and 1 Rad fan. Originally I was going with a Noctua NF-P12 and 5 slipstreams. Now thinking again and again about both of those choices.
[edit: looking at yate loons here]
I'm err-ing on the side of quietness than performance. Maybe thinking a gentle typhoon on the rad.
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SlipStreams don't have good static pressure where as the Gentle Typhoon you mentioned does. At the bare minimum I would go with something different on the rad.
Originally Posted by Killhouse Oh hey again Shadowclock. Having 2nd thoughts about the S-flexes, they seem pretty expensive (especially when I need 5 of them). Preferably buying from: http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/index.php or http://specialtech.co.uk Need 5 case fans and 1 Rad fan. Originally I was going with a Noctua NF-P12 and 5 slipstreams. Now thinking again and again about both of those choices.
[edit: looking at yate loons here] I'm err-ing on the side of quietness than performance. Maybe thinking a gentle typhoon on the rad.
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Yate Loons are a great alternative especially from Aquatuning as Petra and them both have the best Yate Loons. Get the Medium speed if you don't have a fan controller. Chunky will attest to getting the Yates for case fans I am sure.
Originally Posted by Killhouse Oh hey again Shadowclock. Having 2nd thoughts about the S-flexes, they seem pretty expensive (especially when I need 5 of them). Preferably buying from: http://www.aquatuning.co.uk/index.php or http://specialtech.co.uk Need 5 case fans and 1 Rad fan. Originally I was going with a Noctua NF-P12 and 5 slipstreams. Now thinking again and again about both of those choices.
[edit: looking at yate loons here] I'm err-ing on the side of quietness than performance. Maybe thinking a gentle typhoon on the rad.
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If you have a fan controller for it then go for the high speed if you wanna bench or go for some stress testing.
Originally Posted by Killhouse Alright, I think I'll go for Yates Loons for the case fans then (much better price!). I have a controller to flick between 12V and 7V, so maybe the highspeed one isnt a bad choice? |
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Put the San Ace 1011 on 7v and you should be happy.
Originally Posted by Killhouse I'm going to stick with the 1650 RPMs I think. No need for any higher. I'm torn between the s-flex, gentle typhoonout of stock and NF-P12 for the rad fan. Or a 32mm instead of a push/pull setup, but the really good ones seem to be quite loud. |
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Was a UK site and one that I know member have ordered from so I figured you were good to go on that. The S-flex will suit your needs fine as well.
Originally Posted by Killhouse Alas, not available from specialtech, aquatuning or kustompc - the only stores I can consider right now. I'm swaying towards the s-flex 1600RPM, I'll control it from the CPU header on the mobo. |
Cooler Master R4's (Shadowclock *wink*) are nice, pushes a lot of air, 2000rpm, decent static pressure but it's rated at 19db but its actually around 28-30db full speed. You should check it out
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And oh yeah, comes in colors too.
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I completely missed that
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I'll look into it, they seem like a good store and might stock the other things I need.
I'll keep my eyes peeled ukic, thanks.
Originally Posted by Shadowclock Was a UK site and one that I know member have ordered from so I figured you were good to go on that. The S-flex will suit your needs fine as well. |
I'll keep my eyes peeled ukic, thanks.
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