quiet case fan

I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything about it
except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the front
case fan to see if that would help quiet things.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

specs state computer has:

ATX tower
TX-8 CMBB-fan
fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa, included
pn#BX80532PG300D

Stu Wilson wrote:
> I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything about it
> except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the front
> case fan to see if that would help quiet things.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> specs state computer has:
>
> ATX tower
> TX-8 CMBB-fan
> fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
> P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa, included
> pn#BX80532PG300D
>
>

Check fan specs at newegg.com or a similar site.

A difference of 3 dB represents a doubling of noise.

"Matt" <matt@themattfella.zzzz.com> wrote in message
newskfNc.1039$Su5.684@news02.roc.ny...
> Stu Wilson wrote:
> > I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything about it
> > except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the front
> > case fan to see if that would help quiet things.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > specs state computer has:
> >
> > ATX tower
> > TX-8 CMBB-fan
> > fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
> > P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa, included
> > pn#BX80532PG300D
> >
> >
>
> Check fan specs at newegg.com or a similar site.
>
> A difference of 3 dB represents a doubling of noise.

I checked newegg. Would you say this one is apt to be quiet?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-186-109&depa=0


>

In article <SAgNc.61089$yd5.3004@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, swilson8
@twcny.rr.com says...
>
> "Matt" <matt@themattfella.zzzz.com> wrote in message
> newskfNc.1039$Su5.684@news02.roc.ny...
> > Stu Wilson wrote:
> > > I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything about it
> > > except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the front
> > > case fan to see if that would help quiet things.
> > >
> > > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > specs state computer has:
> > >
> > > ATX tower
> > > TX-8 CMBB-fan
> > > fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
> > > P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa, included
> > > pn#BX80532PG300D
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Check fan specs at newegg.com or a similar site.
> >
> > A difference of 3 dB represents a doubling of noise.
>
> I checked newegg. Would you say this one is apt to be quiet?
>
> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-186-109&depa=0
>
>
> >
>
>
>


That's what people say in the reviews...

All reviews -> Fans, Heatsinks (Case, CPU, Chipset) -> N82E16835186109

jared,5/24/2004 11:29:00 PM
definately a good buy. super silent but able to cool to system to a good
degree. granted, going with a panaflo or a vantec tornado is going to
get you much better airflow, this little guy does a good job while
staying nearly entirely silent. couple two or three of these with arctic
cooling's cpu fans, and your machine is cool and quiet. watch out,
though, as these fans are a bit thicker than most standard 80mm fans.
80x80x34.5 is this fan's dimensions, while most fans in this class are
80x80x25.

"yak" <spam@hormel.com> wrote in message
news:MPG.1b6f601fe67e10c0989ba7@news.easynews.com...
> In article <SAgNc.61089$yd5.3004@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, swilson8
> @twcny.rr.com says...
> >
> > "Matt" <matt@themattfella.zzzz.com> wrote in message
> > newskfNc.1039$Su5.684@news02.roc.ny...
> > > Stu Wilson wrote:
> > > > I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything about
it
> > > > except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the
front
> > > > case fan to see if that would help quiet things.
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > specs state computer has:
> > > >
> > > > ATX tower
> > > > TX-8 CMBB-fan
> > > > fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
> > > > P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa, included
> > > > pn#BX80532PG300D
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > Check fan specs at newegg.com or a similar site.
> > >
> > > A difference of 3 dB represents a doubling of noise.
> >
> > I checked newegg. Would you say this one is apt to be quiet?
> >
> >
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-186-109&depa=0
> >
> >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> That's what people say in the reviews...
>
> All reviews -> Fans, Heatsinks (Case, CPU, Chipset) -> N82E16835186109
>
> jared,5/24/2004 11:29:00 PM
> definately a good buy. super silent but able to cool to system to a good
> degree. granted, going with a panaflo or a vantec tornado is going to
> get you much better airflow, this little guy does a good job while
> staying nearly entirely silent. couple two or three of these with arctic
> cooling's cpu fans, and your machine is cool and quiet. watch out,
> though, as these fans are a bit thicker than most standard 80mm fans.
> 80x80x34.5 is this fan's dimensions, while most fans in this class are
> 80x80x25.

I noticed the size difference as well, after I posted here. I also looked
at this Zalman

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-118-206&depa=0

"Stu Wilson" <swilson8@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
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>
> "yak" <spam@hormel.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b6f601fe67e10c0989ba7@news.easynews.com...
> > In article <SAgNc.61089$yd5.3004@twister.nyroc.rr.com>, swilson8
> > @twcny.rr.com says...
> > >
> > > "Matt" <matt@themattfella.zzzz.com> wrote in message
> > > newskfNc.1039$Su5.684@news02.roc.ny...
> > > > Stu Wilson wrote:
> > > > > I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything
about
> it
> > > > > except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the
> front
> > > > > case fan to see if that would help quiet things.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > > > specs state computer has:
> > > > >
> > > > > ATX tower
> > > > > TX-8 CMBB-fan
> > > > > fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
> > > > > P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa,
included
> > > > > pn#BX80532PG300D
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Check fan specs at newegg.com or a similar site.
> > > >
> > > > A difference of 3 dB represents a doubling of noise.
> > >
> > > I checked newegg. Would you say this one is apt to be quiet?
> > >
> > >
>
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-186-109&depa=0
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > That's what people say in the reviews...
> >
> > All reviews -> Fans, Heatsinks (Case, CPU, Chipset) -> N82E16835186109
> >
> > jared,5/24/2004 11:29:00 PM
> > definately a good buy. super silent but able to cool to system to a good
> > degree. granted, going with a panaflo or a vantec tornado is going to
> > get you much better airflow, this little guy does a good job while
> > staying nearly entirely silent. couple two or three of these with arctic
> > cooling's cpu fans, and your machine is cool and quiet. watch out,
> > though, as these fans are a bit thicker than most standard 80mm fans.
> > 80x80x34.5 is this fan's dimensions, while most fans in this class are
> > 80x80x25.
>
> I noticed the size difference as well, after I posted here. I also looked
> at this Zalman
>
>
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-118-206&depa=0
>
>
> This is the fan that is installed now.
http://www.chassishq.com/hardware/p...cification.html

I don't know how this would compare exactly with these others I am
considering.

The bigger the fam the quieter it is with more CFM. If you have a 120 or
92mm slot in the case (check the front) use it or consider an adapter 80 to
120 or 80 to 92
"Stu Wilson" <swilson8@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
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> I recently purchase a new Nexlink computer and like everything about it
> except it is a bit loud. I thought I would start by replacing the front
> case fan to see if that would help quiet things.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> specs state computer has:
>
> ATX tower
> TX-8 CMBB-fan
> fan 8CM/80MM Rear cooling fan
> P4 3.0 GHZ, S478, 512k, 800FSB 478-pin, retail package, fa, included
> pn#BX80532PG300D
>
>

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 01:33:29 GMT, "Stu Wilson"
<swilson8@twcny.rr.com> wrote:


>>
>> This is the fan that is installed now.
>http://www.chassishq.com/hardware/p...cification.html
>
>I don't know how this would compare exactly with these others I am
>considering.
>

Low-end generic fans may often have questionable airflow and
noise ratings. More dependable ratings might be found with major
name brand fans... Panaflo, Nidec, NMB, Sunon, Papst, et al.

Best choice for your needs is probably a Panaflo, model
FBA08A12L1A

"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
news:i1pbg0plajg2fd7rumn510mpidhr989rag@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 01:33:29 GMT, "Stu Wilson"
> <swilson8@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
> >>
> >> This is the fan that is installed now.
>
>http://www.chassishq.com/hardware/p...cification.html
> >
> >I don't know how this would compare exactly with these others I am
> >considering.
> >
>
> Low-end generic fans may often have questionable airflow and
> noise ratings. More dependable ratings might be found with major
> name brand fans... Panaflo, Nidec, NMB, Sunon, Papst, et al.
>
> Best choice for your needs is probably a Panaflo, model
> FBA08A12L1A

Thanks Kony. Why do you specifically mention the Panaflo model for me?

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 10:40:22 GMT, "Stu Wilson"
<swilson8@twcny.rr.com> wrote:

>
>"kony" <spam@spam.com> wrote in message
>news:i1pbg0plajg2fd7rumn510mpidhr989rag@4ax.com...
>> On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 01:33:29 GMT, "Stu Wilson"
>> <swilson8@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> >>
>> >> This is the fan that is installed now.
>>
>>http://www.chassishq.com/hardware/p...cification.html
>> >
>> >I don't know how this would compare exactly with these others I am
>> >considering.
>> >
>>
>> Low-end generic fans may often have questionable airflow and
>> noise ratings. More dependable ratings might be found with major
>> name brand fans... Panaflo, Nidec, NMB, Sunon, Papst, et al.
>>
>> Best choice for your needs is probably a Panaflo, model
>> FBA08A12L1A
>
>Thanks Kony. Why do you specifically mention the Panaflo model for me?
>

Because like most manufacturers, their fans come in different
speeds and sizes. That model is 80mm x 25mm, 12V, and (L)ow
speed. Online searches may be easier using part number.

Panaflo fans in general have lower noise per any flow rate than
almost any competitor (except perhaps Papst that are more
expensive) but to minimize noise you may want (need) lower flow
rate... we can only assume your system will remain cool enough at
a flow rate low enough to be "quiet".

If fan is mounted such that flow is impeded by a stamped or
molded grill (rather than round chrome type) you may easily see
better results from removal of the grill and/or increasing front
intake area of case.