oldfett Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 I have an Antec P180 and I love it. However the front fan on it is starting to make noise, probably from a bad bearing. I need to replace this fan as the buzzing is starting to get annoying and it dies whenever it wishes. While I am replacing this fan, would getting some other fans be better than the stock fans? I have the three stock Antec Tri-cool 120mm fans, and I am unsure of if I should replace them all with some better fans, or just keep them as is. Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 As long as they aren't too loud or annoying to you and you're not experiencing any cooling issues, then I would say that you should just stick with the stock fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 I also have a P180 and personally love the stock fans, mainly because they push a lot of air while being very quiet. The only fans I would ever consider replacing them with would be Panaflo. Since you want silence over performance, I suggest sticking with the stock fans. If you want better cooling, then take a look at Panaflo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_storm Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 I'd just leave them in there for know. It might be a good idea to order replacement fans just in case the other ones break. I use to have an Antec Tri-cool 120mm fan (came with my case) but after about 6 months it started having similar problems like yours is having know the fan was also not speeding up to full speed even thought the switch was on full so I had to replace it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christopher3393 Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 The P180 was designed by Antec in cooperation with Mike Chin of Silent PC Review. Mike doesn't recommend the stock Antec fans, however. He would recommend Nexus, Noctua, or Scythe S-flex. The question would be how much airflow you need. 1200rpm fans that move 40-50 cfm at about 24dB would do it for you. The Nexus run a little slower and move a little less air. Both Noctua and Scythe S-flex are very high quality fans that will run quieter and last much longer than the Antec fans. Their cfm will match the Tri-cool at medium speed. If you a fan that moves as much air as the Antec on high, Scythe makes a 1600rpm fan and the already mentioned Panaflo would be similar: both would run quieter than the Antec on high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 i personally hate antec tri-cool series and think they are poor and shoddy in build and performance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldfett Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 I am having troubles with one or maybe two of them, I am unsure if they are off balance or what, but you have to cycle them on and off until they function correctly. I love my computer to be nearly inaudible so if I did replace them they would have to be very quite, however I want the best performance possible. I like the looks of the Scythe S-flex, very quite yet they have a nice CFM, I might have to look into those. Any other opinions on what I should look at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 Noctua NF-S12-1200 maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 I have had 2 of the tricool fans crap out on me in the past month. Silverstone FM121's were my choice as a replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 You guys have some bad luck with your Antec fans. Mine have been running solid since I bought the sucker last May Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now