SilenX Fans

[GodLovesPunk12345]

Looking at the specs of the SilenX Fans.. 120mm is 58cfm while generating 14dBa, and the 80mm produces 27cfm with only 14dBa.. are these specs truthful? Thats really nice.. If so, I'm considering getting a few of those.

 

[akira34]

58CFM seems a bit low to me for a 120mm fan... If you have any doubts about their noise level, get just one and test it out. If it really is that silent, then you can get some more...

Personally, I'd rather see >70CFM at <25dbA but that's just me...

 

[GodLovesPunk12345]

Well I'm comparing it to the Vantec Stealth 120mm, which is 28dba for only 53 cfm so.. This SilenX one blows it away.. and 25 bucks for the fan (ordering online), I'd like some user feedback before getting something that may disappoint me. I don't think my 120mm Cooler Master fan that came with my Centurion case pushes near 58cfm anyway.. so a noise reduction with higher cfm is alrighty with me.

 

[akira34]

$25 for just one fan??? I'd check coolermaster's site to see what their fan spec's out at... It might not be as low as you think, and not worth the extra $$ to change...

 

[Chopstick217]

I too am thinking about picking up some silent x 120 mm fans. However, im quite skeptical about the idea that the fans are only 14 dba while blowing 58 CFM.

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: Chopstick217
I too am thinking about picking up some silent x 120 mm fans. However, im quite skeptical about the idea that the fans are only 14 dba while blowing 58 CFM.

You should be skeptical Clearly SilenX is rating their fans using some BS testing protocol.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Nessism

Originally posted by: Chopstick217
I too am thinking about picking up some silent x 120 mm fans. However, im quite skeptical about the idea that the fans are only 14 dba while blowing 58 CFM.

You should be skeptical Clearly SilenX is rating their fans using some BS testing protocol.

it has to be horse poop... even air turbulence noise will amount to more than 14dba, regardless of how quiet the fan blades and motor are.. but that's just what i think....

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
it has to be horse poop... even air turbulence noise will amount to more than 14dba, regardless of how quiet the fan blades and motor are.. but that's just what i think....

Right. If these were really so great, people would be singing their praises all over the net.

I'd go with something documented quiet. Nexus 120mm is an equally expensive alternative. For quiet, nothing beats Nexus, imo and I've tried a LOT of fans.

 

[hondAS2ooo170]

the centurion has a very good air flow since it is open air flow and if ur looking for a fan get the panaflo 120mm

 

[Operandi]

It's very very difficult to attain levels below 20 dBA even in an anechoic chamber. 14 dBA is pretty much a out-right lie.

If you want good quiet fans check out Panaflow and Yate Loon/Nexus.

 

[spazo]

Heres a review although it might be a bit biased but I guess its better than nothing...

http://www.nvnews.net/reviews/silenx_ixtrema_fans/index.shtml

 

[Jotho]

I've never used their 120mm's, but I can definitely say that my Silenx 11dba 80mm fan is much quieter that an identically sized Vantec Stealth. However, I do admit that their CFM claims are probably exaggerated. The Vantec seems able to move more air.

 

[cyberknight]

Vantec fans are crap for silence. They have far more motor noise than Zalman, Antec, or Nexus fans. My Vantec Stealth 120mm at 900RPM is clearly louder than my Antec Pro 120mm spinning at 1100RPM.

I've never used a SilenX fan, but they are even shunned by www.silentpcreview.com cuz of the BS specs they give to the public. I'm not saying that they aren't quiet, but it's just that you should not take their word on CFM and dBA ratings.

 

[amol]

so Panaflo's are the best?

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Amol
so Panaflo's are the best?

For 80-92 yes. Some have said the 120mm Panaflows are as good; but I haven't tried any.

 

[akira34]

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: Amol
so Panaflo's are the best?

For 80-92 yes. Some have said the 120mm Panaflows are as good; but I haven't tried any.

I have some 120x25mm Panaflo's on order... They should arrive on Wednesday by the time I get home. Depending on the time, I'm going to try and install them before the computer starts recording shows... They can't be any worse than the enermax 120x25mm fans that I installed over the weekend. Even on the lowest setting those things are LOUD...

 

[c1001]

I bought the SilenX fans after trying several different quiet fan makes and models. I am very happy with them, as they do two things very well: 1. Silence - I cannot hear the 2x120mm and 1x92mm fans while sitting two feet from them 2. Cooling - My case temps have remained constant (28 degrees) after swapping out loud wind-blowers.

I don't know if 14db and 58cfm are accurate specs, but these fans are very good.
I thought Panaflows were louder, but also good quality. I'd recomed avoiding Coolermaster quiet LED fans as although they are very silent, they are silent at the cost of any kind of acceptable performance.

 

[amol]

what about nexus fans?

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Amol
what about nexus fans?

Rebadged (expensive) version of Yate Loons. They very quiet sleeve bearing based fans, but not as durable/reliable as ball bearing or Panaflow (hydrowave) fans.

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: akira34

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: Amol
so Panaflo's are the best?

For 80-92 yes. Some have said the 120mm Panaflows are as good; but I haven't tried any.

I have some 120x25mm Panaflo's on order... They should arrive on Wednesday by the time I get home. Depending on the time, I'm going to try and install them before the computer starts recording shows... They can't be any worse than the enermax 120x25mm fans that I installed over the weekend. Even on the lowest setting those things are LOUD...

All Panaflo 120's are 38mm deep. Hopefully they will still fit in your case

Regarding the best fans, since Panasonic switched production over to China, the quality is far more inconsistant than before. I bought some H model 120's from BG Micro and was very disappointed due to excess vibration. Tried two different fans and both vibrate too much to work on my XP-120. I've never had a problem with the 80's I've bought though, just the 120's.

Ed

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: Amol
what about nexus fans?

Rebadged (expensive) version of Yate Loons. They very quiet sleeve bearing based fans, but not as durable/reliable as ball bearing or Panaflow (hydrowave) fans.

Panaflo fans use a plane bearing with a twist; they use the shaft rotation to keep oil flowing inside the bearing. Nothing special really.

Ed

 

[akira34]

Originally posted by: Nessism
All Panaflo's are 38mm deep. Hopefully they will still fit in your case
Ed

Really??? Where did you get that bogus info from? I actually HAVE a 92x25mm Panaflo fan. The 120's I have on order ARE 25mm deep/thick...

Next time, tripple check your facts before you make a statement like that.

 

[Nessism]

Originally posted by: akira34

Originally posted by: Nessism
All Panaflo's are 38mm deep. Hopefully they will still fit in your case
Ed

Really??? Where did you get that bogus info from? I actually HAVE a 92x25mm Panaflo fan. The 120's I have on order ARE 25mm deep/thick...

Next time, tripple check your facts before you make a statement like that.

We're not talking about 90's, we're talking 120's.

Check the following link for more information Panasonic tech specs.

 

[Operandi]

Originally posted by: Nessism

Originally posted by: Operandi

Originally posted by: Amol
what about nexus fans?

Rebadged (expensive) version of Yate Loons. They very quiet sleeve bearing based fans, but not as durable/reliable as ball bearing or Panaflow (hydrowave) fans.

Panaflo fans use a plane bearing with a twist; they use the shaft rotation to keep oil flowing inside the bearing. Nothing special really.

Ed

Well it has all the smoothness/low noise of a typical sleeve bearing with the durablity of a ball bearing fan, it's defiantly an advantage.

 

[Nessism]

Interesting read about Panaflo fans.

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