Best Fan Bearing?

Darnel_380 · 07-23-2009, 04:07 PM

I need to replace all of the fans on my case (they have been getting worse for a long time) and I am confused by all the options. I know that ball bearing are better than sleeve and to look for one with a low sound level, but the contradicting ratings in sound are confusing.

I am looking for 80mm and 120mm fans (both 4-pin, I think) and a processor fan for Socket 939. Any ideas?

(If I left out any information it is because I never have replaced just fans).

Thanks in Advance

Phædrus2401 · 07-24-2009, 12:12 AM

For 120mm fans these are pretty good:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209006
80mm:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209002

Don't know about CPU fans for that socket, sorry.

**grimx133** · 07-24-2009, 06:25 AM

The Antec TriCools are indeed decent fans. I find the noise acceptable on low, but don't like to run them at any higher speed.

Noctua makes some very silent fans, NF-S12 for 120mm and the NF-R80 for 80mm.

Scythe also has some very nice fans. I've got a Slipstream on one of my heatsinks, don't think I've ever actually heard it. Could be just other fans drowning it out though.

Something of a long article, but you may find it interesting.
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page1.html

**Tyree** · 07-24-2009, 07:34 AM

Bearings are better than bushings and Rifled bearings are the best.
I also like the Antec Tri-Cool.

Tumbleweed36 · 07-24-2009, 07:57 AM

I also am a "fan"

of the Antec Tricool fans and like the 3 speed feature so you can run them at the speed that is needed to provide cooling.

Phædrus2401 · 07-25-2009, 06:57 PM

The Antec 900 has three Tricool fans in it, one back and two front. I keep the back (and the 200mm top) on high and the two front ones on medium, and have an Apevia 120mm fan on the side. The two loudest fans are the back Tricool (on high) and the Apevia, which has no speed control but moves about as much air as the Tricools on medium. Under my desk it's nothing more than a quiet whir unless my GPU fan is at 70+%, in which case it does get quite noisy. So, uhm, in conclusion the Antec TriCools are very quiet, move a decent amount of air, and are overall quite nice. If you have an HTPC or something you'd want to keep them on low or at most medium, but otherwise crank 'em high and you'll barely notice after an hour of using the computer.

Darnel_380 · 07-27-2009, 12:50 PM

Ok, that will work for my case fans but what would you recommend for processor fan?

Phædrus2401 · 07-27-2009, 01:25 PM

This is a good one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223

gregc4 · 07-27-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimx133

Scythe also has some very nice fans. I've got a Slipstream on one of my heatsinks, don't think I've ever actually heard it.

Scythe are great fans! Soooo quiet.

07-23-2009, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Darnel_380 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 82 OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista	Best Fan Bearing? I need to replace all of the fans on my case (they have been getting worse for a long time) and I am confused by all the options. I know that ball bearing are better than sleeve and to look for one with a low sound level, but the contradicting ratings in sound are confusing. I am looking for 80mm and 120mm fans (both 4-pin, I think) and a processor fan for Socket 939. Any ideas? (If I left out any information it is because I never have replaced just fans). Thanks in Advance

07-24-2009, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,844 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Best Fan Bearing? For 120mm fans these are pretty good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209006 80mm: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835209002 Don't know about CPU fans for that socket, sorry.

07-24-2009, 06:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
grimx133 Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada eh Posts: 3,162 OS: xp mce sp2, xp pro sp2, windows 7 beta My System	Re: Best Fan Bearing? The Antec TriCools are indeed decent fans. I find the noise acceptable on low, but don't like to run them at any higher speed. Noctua makes some very silent fans, NF-S12 for 120mm and the NF-R80 for 80mm. Scythe also has some very nice fans. I've got a Slipstream on one of my heatsinks, don't think I've ever actually heard it. Could be just other fans drowning it out though. Something of a long article, but you may find it interesting. http://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page1.html __________________

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Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,733 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Best Fan Bearing? Bearings are better than bushings and Rifled bearings are the best. I also like the Antec Tri-Cool. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,677 OS: XP Professional	Re: Best Fan Bearing? I also am a "fan" of the Antec Tricool fans and like the 3 speed feature so you can run them at the speed that is needed to provide cooling. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 07-24-2009 at 07:58 AM.

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,844 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Best Fan Bearing? The Antec 900 has three Tricool fans in it, one back and two front. I keep the back (and the 200mm top) on high and the two front ones on medium, and have an Apevia 120mm fan on the side. The two loudest fans are the back Tricool (on high) and the Apevia, which has no speed control but moves about as much air as the Tricools on medium. Under my desk it's nothing more than a quiet whir unless my GPU fan is at 70+%, in which case it does get quite noisy. So, uhm, in conclusion the Antec TriCools are very quiet, move a decent amount of air, and are overall quite nice. If you have an HTPC or something you'd want to keep them on low or at most medium, but otherwise crank 'em high and you'll barely notice after an hour of using the computer. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

07-27-2009, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Darnel_380 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 82 OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista	Re: Best Fan Bearing? Ok, that will work for my case fans but what would you recommend for processor fan?

07-27-2009, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,844 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Best Fan Bearing? This is a good one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118223 __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.