Stonerboy779 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 After trying to seek advice and look around for good reviews there are bugger all good reviews comparing fans on low fpi rads. That in mind after far too many hours searching I decided why not just test everything myself and save others the trial and error of finding the right fans. So I want to know who would want to see me start my own fan reviews? I would have the following things - Comparisons of the following in a controlled situation: - single fan using no rad - single fan push - single fan pull - two fans push and pull Using two different rads: - Koolance HX-CU420V 120*1 rad, 30fpi - XSPC RX120 120*1, 8fpi Been meaning to get a class a, c sound level meter. Will also get an anemometer and already have plenty of meters for measuring voltage and amperage. Controlled situation - will be very similar to a review on xtremesystems. Anyone interested in seeing this done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locutus Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 From what I've heard it's all about static pressure compared to decibels. So you're looking for quiet, good performing fans... That being said, I'm not really sure what the best fans are but I've heard from word of mouth about a few. Like the Scythe gentle typhoon, Noctua (NF-P12 and others), and a few other brands. It'd be interesting to see it done on more than one radiator though, because not all rads are alike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) From what I've heard it's all about static pressure compared to decibels. So you're looking for quiet, good performing fans... That being said, I'm not really sure what the best fans are but I've heard from word of mouth about a few. Like the Scythe gentle typhoon, Noctua (NF-P12 and others), and a few other brands. It'd be interesting to see it done on more than one radiator though, because not all rads are alike. Yes it is a lot to do with static pressure especially with a rad like the koolance one with 30fpi but the xspc rx would perform vastly different at only 8fpi. The anemometer is there so that a comparison can be made of noise levels, while equal movements of air are being pushed through first rad one then rad two. Edit: Oh and anyone, any suggestions? Anything that should be added, changed or improved on from this base idea? Edited November 9, 2011 by Stonerboy779 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 I am fortunate to be living in the Dallas area as we have several Fry's here so when you are in search of a computer part it is pretty easy to find what you need. It always amazes me when I visit the computer department to see the wide variety of fans and the even wider range of prices - anywhere from a $3 econo up to $60 ultra quiet. A fan review would be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Martin's liquid lab has done this in the past. I'll dig up the link when I get back to my computer. EDIT: Reading what you posted again, I realize that this hasn't been done. TEST AWAY! Edited November 9, 2011 by Waco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Yes. I would be happy to se and read up in some test values of fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Haha Waco I think ive seen the review you are taking about. But yes this is a little different and may also prove the best fan set ups for quiet performance. As well as the quietest fans for case and rad. Would like to see a little more interest I am 18 and at uni, so I dont want to waste my time and money. No point doing this if interest isnt there or for only a few fans. Edit: for spelling, god I hate my phone.. Edited November 10, 2011 by Stonerboy779 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sgamer Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 Sounds good to me. Could help me out if I want to switch to water cooling (I've never tried it before) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchoman1 Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 sounds like a good idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 But yes this is a little different and may also prove the best fan set ups for quiet performance. I think the best fan setups for quiet performance is pretty much any push/pull combination of quiet fans on a radiator with low FPI. I know my Black Ice Pro II didn't cool for crap with quiet fans on it but both my XSPC RX360 and Swiftech MCR320 do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerboy779 Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 I think the best fan setups for quiet performance is pretty much any push/pull combination of quiet fans on a radiator with low FPI. I know my Black Ice Pro II didn't cool for crap with quiet fans on it but both my XSPC RX360 and Swiftech MCR320 do. No doubt but facts are nice I'll also mess around with some ducting, aka gutted 120mm fan. Because ultimately I will probably be ducting my fans in my next build. Hey Muchoman, whats your opinion of Gammods? Havent used then yet but will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 I used gutted fans on the intake side of my older setup - it seemed to help but I didn't have the tools to measure the difference at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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