Fans with LED lights

Artoonie · 02-20-2006, 01:06 AM

My current case, the X-Infinity, has two fans (1x80mm) with blue LED lights, but they are extremely noisy. I was wondering how much two similar fans would cost, and where to get them.

Edit: I was looking on Newegg, and found some pretty nice ones. I was wondering if this one is good:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186111

I don't use my computer for gaming much, so I don't need great ones. Just silent.

Yasu · 02-20-2006, 01:13 AM

LED fans can cost anywhere from $7 to $25. Stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's Electronics and similar stores carry them or you could get them from newegg.com or xoxide.com.

sniperchang · 02-20-2006, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artoonie

My current case, the X-Infinity, has two fans (1x80mm) with blue LED lights, but they are extremely noisy. I was wondering how much two similar fans would cost, and where to get them.

If you want it very quiet and durable, go with a ball bearing one.

Artoonie · 02-20-2006, 01:58 AM

Okay, thanks SO much guys!

**dragon2309** · 02-20-2006, 12:42 PM

Look for SilenX fans, they are literally near silent, and they stil move a decent amount of air, its their blae design, kinda looks like a turbine of some sort. Really good quality fans. "SilenX"

*EDIT* - this is a good one too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835119033

OvenMaster · 02-20-2006, 01:54 PM

One thing I've been reading lately is that these clear fans are more brittle than regular (black) fans. Be extra careful to not overtighten your mounting screws or else you'll crack the frame.
Tom

b182tm · 02-20-2006, 04:10 PM

I've noticed that too ovenmaster. My clear LED fans like bent hardcore when mounting them, but the black ones dont bend at all. Just be careful when mounting them.

helmie · 02-20-2006, 05:48 PM

Sweet, I want some SilenX fans!! Anyone know what CFM the fans are in a Thermaltake Soprano?

LukeD · 02-20-2006, 05:59 PM

To find out how loud a fan is, read the db ratings. The higher the RPM's the higher the db's or sound. Find a fan that has high RPM range with low db. That should do the trick.

Artoonie · 02-21-2006, 12:01 AM

Alright thanks.
This fan has 12-22db. I looked at some of the other products, and the db is a lot more. I'm guessing this is pretty good, right? And if this fan is so good, why is it cheap?

02-20-2006, 01:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Artoonie Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 227	Fans with LED lights My current case, the X-Infinity, has two fans (1x80mm) with blue LED lights, but they are extremely noisy. I was wondering how much two similar fans would cost, and where to get them. Edit: I was looking on Newegg, and found some pretty nice ones. I was wondering if this one is good: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186111 I don't use my computer for gaming much, so I don't need great ones. Just silent. Last edited by Artoonie; 02-20-2006 at 02:09 AM.

02-20-2006, 01:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	LED fans can cost anywhere from $7 to $25. Stores like Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's Electronics and similar stores carry them or you could get them from newegg.com or xoxide.com. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

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dragon2309 P.I Dragon Join Date: May 2005 Location: KENT, UK Age: 19 Posts: 8,332	Look for SilenX fans, they are literally near silent, and they stil move a decent amount of air, its their blae design, kinda looks like a turbine of some sort. Really good quality fans. "SilenX" EDIT - this is a good one too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835119033 __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6600 @ 3.1Ghz - (__CPU__) eVGA 680i SLi - (__MOB__) 4Gb Corsair Dominator DDR2-800 (4x1024Mb) - (__RAM__) 250Gb Western Digital SATAII 7200rpm - (__HDD__) nVidia BFG 8800GTS OC 320Mb - (__GFX__) LG DVD+/-RW 18x DVD-RAM - (__OPT__) Triple Boot - [XP Pro] + [Vista Ultimate] + [Ubuntu 7.10] - (__OS__) [3DMARK'03 :: 25,587] --- [3DMARK'05 :: 13,989] --- [3DMARK'06 :: 8791] - (__BENCHMARKS__) dragon2309.co.uk - a little slice of geek Last edited by dragon2309; 02-20-2006 at 12:44 PM.

02-20-2006, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 1,982	One thing I've been reading lately is that these clear fans are more brittle than regular (black) fans. Be extra careful to not overtighten your mounting screws or else you'll crack the frame. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

02-20-2006, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 19 Posts: 1,044	I've noticed that too ovenmaster. My clear LED fans like bent hardcore when mounting them, but the black ones dont bend at all. Just be careful when mounting them. __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

02-20-2006, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Artoonie Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 227	Okay, thanks SO much guys!

02-20-2006, 05:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
helmie Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Highlands, Scotland Age: 17 Posts: 1,208	Sweet, I want some SilenX fans!! Anyone know what CFM the fans are in a Thermaltake Soprano? __________________ For sale: http://www.computerforum.com/111463-...tml#post893380

02-20-2006, 05:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
LukeD New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7	To find out how loud a fan is, read the db ratings. The higher the RPM's the higher the db's or sound. Find a fan that has high RPM range with low db. That should do the trick.

02-21-2006, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Artoonie Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 227	Alright thanks. This fan has 12-22db. I looked at some of the other products, and the db is a lot more. I'm guessing this is pretty good, right? And if this fan is so good, why is it cheap? __________________ Upload, search for, randomize, and add custom text to signatures and avatars

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