Gentle Typhoon's AP-15 (1850 RPM)

[neo786]

It is quite slow and my order still shows as not shipped, I will update when and if they do send these out... I'm normally used to receving stuff the next day so this is frustrating....

[antiacid]

I remember buying 16 from directcanada.com, now they look like they're out of stock as well. Oh well, I'm pretty happy with mines Now I just need to get around to actually sleeving them by 3s for the rads

[Biffa]

Never bought from them before.

[jalyst]

Thanks Biffa, but you guys are clearly in the UK, sux to be me.
Australia....

*edit*
I think my order with cool & quiet may have successfully completed, time will tell.
Much more of a rip-off than linke, oh well, beggars can't be choosers!

@neo786 Well you're right, they're not a terribly communicative bunch!

I awoke to find my paypal payment had been refunded, but no accompanying email from them explaining the situation.
I sent them an email a couple of days ago, just before I placed the order, asking them to confirm it was ok to order from Australia.

There was no clear indication it was a problem, at any step, as I progressed through the order process.

Well I now know I definitely don't want anything to do with them, even if they did ship to Australia.
Companies that don't like communicating are a "pet hate" of mine, & it's often -IME- a sign that they'll be feces.

So back to scouring local retailers properly for me!

[rioja]

ufff, after 2 days i've got refund from computer brilliance (qoolnquiet), without any explanation of coz
now i am hapy i managed to not to loose my 150GBP in this crappy virtual shop

now it's clear that ap-15 won't be available worldwide for a month or even more

[jalyst]

Frack!!!!!
Even scythe's distributor for Australia has confirmed there's no stock left in the entire country.
He quoted end of October or middle of November for availability.

NF-P12 is the next best option right, any thoughts?
I'm not gong to wait 1mth or more just for rad. fans!

[rioja]

i will wait definately, anyway i need some time to find how to powdercoat my case

[neo786]

I got my refund last night, took 4 days to come through and no comms or explaination.... Wasted my build time I might try the 1450's instead (from elsewhere) for some COOL & QUIET cooling...

[jalyst]

Can anyone recommend an excellent alternative to the GT's, surely there's other makes/models which come close?
I will of course buy some AP-14/15's when they're available, but in the meantime I just want some acceptable rad. fans.

[Metroid]

ufff, after 2 days i've got refund from computer brilliance (qoolnquiet), without any explanation of coz
now i am hapy i managed to not to loose my 150GBP in this crappy virtual shop

now it's clear that ap-15 won't be available worldwide for a month or even more

I got my refund last night, took 4 days to come through and no comms or explaination.... Wasted my build time I might try the 1450's instead (from elsewhere) for some COOL & QUIET cooling...

I bought from them before but that was years ago and as far as I remember all worked out okay. Now I wonder if they really have the product. The 1450RPM version can be found in many places but I'm also holding off for the 1850RPM version. Usually fans are optimized for the 12v operation, question is if the 1450RPM works as advertised but then again I'm surprised by the chart below. The AP-15 has an advantage of 12 CFM over the AP-14. Look at the static pressure

Can anyone recommend an excellent alternative to the GT's, surely there's other makes/models which come close?
I will of course buy some AP-14/15's when they're available, but in the meantime I just want some acceptable rad. fans.

I do not think there is something worth other than those 2 for a quite operation unless you want some amazing delta fans. Delta fans are worth every penny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyMUd...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dheY...eature=related

[jalyst]

Thanks, I thought i'd seen a chart like that, which is partly why I'm reluctant to consider a drop down to the AP-14.
I don't suppose you've seen any charts comparing the AP-15 to the NF-P12?

[wez]

Can anyone recommend an excellent alternative to the GT's, surely there's other makes/models which come close?
I will of course buy some AP-14/15's when they're available, but in the meantime I just want some acceptable rad. fans.

Yate loons comes to mind

[Metroid]

Thanks, I thought i'd seen a chart like that, which is partly why I'm reluctant to consider a drop down to the AP-14.

By the charts and many videos also I have 2 NF-P12. I would say that the NF-P12 = AP-14. There is a slightly difference between the 2 like NF-12 runs at 1300 RPM and the AP-14 at 1450 RPM.

I don't suppose you've seen any charts comparing the AP-15 to the NF-P12?

Charts no but videos show the difference. Did you see this thread http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=259802 ? It shows that the Gentle Typhoon blows 70% more air CFM than the Noctua NF-P12 and doing so at a lower DBA.

[jalyst]

Yate loons comes to mind

any specific yate loon model comparable to the ap-15?

[jalyst]

By the charts and many videos also I have 2 NF-P12. I would say that the NF-P12 = AP-14. There is a slightly difference between the 2 like NF-12 runs at 1300 RPM and the AP-14 at 1450 RPM.

Interesting, when you say NF-P12 = AP-14
You means in-terms to CFM/noise ratio?

[Metroid]

Interesting, when you say NF-P12 = AP-14
You means in-terms to CFM/noise ratio?

Yes.

Edit: CFM and DBA is practically equal.

[rioja]

I don't remember where I saw eng version of the revew from fcenter.ru

Max airflow in CFM (green) and noise in dBA (blue)


Air flow at 33dBA noise


Note that there is only AP-14 on second chart, I think this is because all typhoons have similar noise/airflow ratio, so AP-14 at 33dBA makes same CFM as AP-15

[MagisD]

Just wait for the gt's. I know from experince that going alternatives when you know what's the best, you want that can afford it but don't. Just leads to buyers remorse well at least for me.

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[Metroid]

......

You could do something similar to what I do. Place the radiator on the roof of your house, no fans are needed doing this way. The nature will be blowing the cold air into your radiator.

Now the only thing I need is rainwater into my reservoir and that will be my next project. That will be totally clean and done by the nature. So much fun

[jalyst]

What the heck...
I'll go with your solution Metroid, I'll rig-it-up to my roof via the down-pipe running close by.
After all; what can go wrong once you've got "the nature" taking care of everything!?

On a more serious note (assuming I haven't scared everyone away yet )...
Do you think this fan will be sufficient on my rad, until such time that I can obtain 2x AP-15's?

Apologies if I'm sounding like a broken record, just really pressed for time of late

[Church]

rioja: english version of it was on xbitlabs.com.

[jalyst]

Just wait for the gt's. I know from experince that going alternatives when you know what's the best, you want that can afford it but don't. Just leads to buyers remorse well at least for me.

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Problem is my build will probably be complete quite a few weeks before the fans arrive.
Should I just buy some "el crapos" for those 1-6 weeks, or a close rival to the AP-15?
My instinct is that it makes more sense to do the former....

[rioja]

churchy, thx!
jalyst, try to run without any fans in full passive and without overclock, until your water temp reach 60C u'll be fine

[jalyst]

You know that's a very good point, I hadn't considered that! *forehead slap*
And it shouldn't be an issue as I'm only running a core i3-530 (may upgrade later; depends), which for the mast part I intend to run at stock or UC.
Time to get some sleep, I think lack of sleep is impairing my brain, thanks again!

[jalyst]

I do not think there is something worth other than those 2 for a quite operation unless you want some amazing delta fans. Delta fans are worth every penny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyMUd...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dheY...eature=related

Just noticed this one, hehe, nice try!

Actually that's an idea though, just for a "chuckle"....
Maybe I should get some massively high CFM/noise fans to run in the interim!?

I'll take suggestions!
Anyway, def. bed time, thanks all.