Which fan for Ultra-120 extreme

[SaFrOuT]

i thought i will be able to use YateLoons on the Ultra but it is not possible using the stock clips

so which fan is good for using with the ultra ( dual fan setup ) with noise not more than 35dba

[tiro_uspsss]

Scythe S-FLEX (?) - dunno much about fans - tho these & YLs keep getting mentioned around here - they also seem to have good specs etc...

[cantankerous]

why not try and cut the 'rib' away from the mounting holes so you can use your YL? If not interested you could do with a more powerful fan anyhow. The Scythe S-Flex F variant is a nice combo with this HS and may use it as so. If you want something with over 2k rpm and a higher static pressure rating look into some 38mm thick such as Sanyo Denki San Ace, Deltas or Panaflos. You can have a dual fan mount for even extra cooling if you choose.

[SaFrOuT]

i have a delta but also it can\t be mounted using the stock clips

i need to search for some ideas about how to mount fans on this heatsink without using the clips

[PhilDoc]

i have a delta but also it can\t be mounted using the stock clips

i need to search for some ideas about how to mount fans on this heatsink without using the clips


I'm a little supprised at that, I have two 38mm Deltas and they both mount fine. Could be the fans are different, but that would seem unlikely. What problem are you having. With a dual fan setup, depending on the orientaion of your cpu you'd need two sets of clips

[BenchZowner]

If you're doing a push-pull config, you can use tie-wraps from fan to fan to hold them up.

[cantankerous]

Yup, zip ties do wonders or cut away the joining rib between the mounting holes like I suggested in the first post to allow the clips to do their work.

[Morais]

Scythe S-Flex are very good! try one of them.

[Strafe]

If you have plenty of money to spend, the Sharkoon Silent Eagle is top rated for air cooling.

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49&products_id=20832

[evoic]

I'm using an Arctic Cooling 120mm instead of the Yates.

It does a solid job so far.

[henrycraig]

Delta PFB1212EHE, might be a little loud for the OP though :D

No probs mounting this 38mm delta here either :)

[LuckyNV]

I removed the plastic notches on my YLs with a small hacksaw and pliers, I don't have a decent file to get it perfectly flat, but it still works.

[SaFrOuT]

i think i will remove the plastice noptches also on my YL

thanks all for the advice