Fans, Fans, Fans -- XS Fan Review!

[delewin]

david, you could always get the 3 bladed LE, which is pretty quiet, and pair it up with a san ace for a super fan. it'll be quiter, but it'll be a bit weaker as well.

Hi Boogerlad,

The particular Delta fan [EFB 1212LE] still is rated at 34dB @ 2000rpm & 75.93 CFM.

These fans have only 2 wires (Red & Black). Are they easily adjustable for speed, via a simple variable resistance / fan speed controller?

I have found these at Sidewinder Computer Systems inc. @ US$16.95 plus International shipping??

I think 4 of these would set me back ~ AU$120. (That is not cheap for 4 fans.)


The other thing is that I want to Overclock my new PC , but not to the extreme and I will be using 2 x 240mm swiftech radiators, so I think I need to do what my title says - Temper my enthusism with the reality that I have a budget (and a wife).

Thank you for all you helpful comments.

I am learning more every day.

Best wishes,

David

[delewin]

Hi All,

For your information. Sidewinder Computers are having the Delta GFB1212VHW on special for US$39.95 plus shipping.

This fan combo pushes over 220 CFM @ 3550/3200RPM at the "Very reasonable" loudness of 59dB.

I am sorry if providing this link is a "no no". I am not "linked" to Sidewinder in any way. It is just that Vapor identified these fans as the "Best of the Best" and there is a lot of interest in this type of fan lately. I just happened to come across a supplier and at a discount.

This is the only site I have visited and therefore I do not know if this is in fact a bargain or not.

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/de12gf.html

Regards,

David