Best fan for Alpha 8045?

[Apoptosis]

I bought a 31.3 cfm young lin tech fan and a 48.5 ys tech fan with my svc alpha. Which fan would be best to use. I noticed that both hace rather low rpm's on the fan (~3000-3500), but move a lot of air. I just don't want to put everything together, and have to switch fans. Thanks

 

[basterd]

If you don't mind the noise, go with the ys tech fan. Otherwise the young lin tech fan would be better =)

 

[Apoptosis]

My other question was do most fans for HS like the alpha only come with 4 pin connectors? I'm used to the 3 pin connectors that come with standard fans.

 

[DoubleL]

yes most the new fans come with a 4 pin they draw to much power to hook to the main board even the ones that come with the 3 pin you should get a 3 pin to 4 and run off the power supply, The nice ones come with a 4 and a 3 to monitor the rpm's and for the boards that won't run without a fan in the mainboard cpu header

 

[whitelight]

the ystech would cool better cuz of the higher airflow, but since i like a quiet computer, i'd prefer the young lin. but it also depends on how fast your xp chip is and if it's overclocked. if it's a cool running chip, the young lin would be the way to go. if it's running at a high speed (1.5/1.6+), go with the ys tech.

 

[GtPrOjEcTX]

I got the 48.5 ys tech w/ my svc alpha going right now on my 1700+. I get around 38C with that. When upping the FSB to 143 ( to effectively make it a 1900+ ) Temps go up barely, if at all. (meaning like 39-40C)

I don't mind the noise. I like the hum...lets me sleep good.

 

[sygyzy]

<< yes most the new fans come with a 4 pin they draw to much power to hook to the main board even the ones that come with the 3 pin you should get a 3 pin to 4 and run off the power supply, The nice ones come with a 4 and a 3 to monitor the rpm's and for the boards that won't run without a fan in the mainboard cpu header >>



I am looking for a quiet fan to replace my screaming Delta on my SK6. Which fans are you referring to (specifically) that have these dual headers?

 

[JooeeBuddafuuko]

Check out these two fans: (mid-high cfm/ very low db).

Enermax-

benefits: very quiet, good cfm, built in switch to adjust speed, cool color/fan gaurd.

http://www.plycon.com/enermaxad80.htm


Thermaltake-

benefits: autmatic variable speed determined by thermal sensor, high cfm, very quiet, cool chrome grill!

http://www.thermaltake.com/