Replacing 120mm case fan

Shane

Shane

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Hi all,

Im looking for a new 120mm case fan to replace the other one on the back of my case because its over 3 years old now lol and its getting quite noisy.

What 120mm case from here would you recomend?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?MenuNo=54428&MenuName=Case+Cooling&worldid=-3&FromMenu=y&doy=9m5


i would like it to be quiet as possible,Yet keep the system cool.

I was thinking this one ?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=A10FJ&DOY=9m5

Or

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=45439&doy=9m5

However my fan i have on now can run a max speed of 2800Rpm i think so would replacing it with say a 2500Rpm or even a 1400Rpm cause any problems?

Thanks
 
I would get one off Ebuyer.com

There's more choice and they are a lot cheaper, you could even get LEDs on it ;)
 
Kornowski said:
I would get one off Ebuyer.com

There's more choice and they are a lot cheaper, you could even get LEDs on it ;)
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yeah i did actualy look on Ebuyer..but i realy would just prefer to go into a shop and buy it because its quicker.

Also theres not realy any point in me having LEDs on it either because you wont see it lol,Its just standard Hp pavilion case:D

The one on the right is my case and it doesnt have a see through side either :D

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Are those Akasa fans any good?
Did you say you have one?

Cheers ;)
 
yeah i did actualy look on Ebuyer..but i realy would just prefer to go into a shop and buy it because its quicker.
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Fair enough, but they do next day delivery :P

Also theres not realy any point in me having LEDs on it either because you wont see it lol,Its just standard Hp pavilion case
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Looks like a nice case :) It may glow a little through some gaps, but you may be right, it may not be worth getting.

Are those Akasa fans any good?
Did you say you have one?
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Yeah, I've got an 80mm on the back, it shifts a lot of air for it's size, they're good, aren't too loud either :)
 
Kornowski said:
Fair enough, but they do next day delivery :P
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well thats not bad eh?




Kornowski said:
Looks like a nice case :) It may glow a little through some gaps, but you may be right, it may not be worth getting.
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yeah its an alright case,But my on/off switch (The blue one on pic) has broken off lol.



Kornowski said:
Yeah, I've got an 80mm on the back, it shifts a lot of air for it's size, they're good, aren't too loud either :)
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ok thaks il look into the Akasas.
 
Kornowski said:
lol, thats awkward!
Sure :)
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yes it is sometimes awkward to switch it on because the button has this little piece of plastic that fits inside the switch to press it in lol,So i have to use my little finger to get to the switch:D

But thats the least of my problems at the moment,Im more intrested in replacing that fan.

okay guys hows this fan look?
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/sto...sku=134190&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&tabIndex=1

i know ive already showed you Kornowski but this is for the other guys opinions :)
 
I only ever buy fans off ebay, they go for next to nothing on there most of the time.

Stores / dedicated small computer shops really do rip you off big time, but it's your choice....
 
Simon@Linux said:
I only ever buy fans off ebay, they go for next to nothing on there most of the time.

Stores / dedicated small computer shops really do rip you off big time, but it's your choice....
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yeah i know they are a ripoff in stores but i try to avoid buying stuff online if i can.
Thanks anyway :)
 
How about a computer fair?

I think micromart advertise computer fairs. I haven't been to one for years and can't remember where I used to see the advertisements.
 
Simon@Linux said:
How about a computer fair?

I think micromart advertise computer fairs. I haven't been to one for years and can't remember where I used to see the advertisements.
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yeah my Cousin goes to alot of computer fairs because he builds systems all the time for friends and people he knows.
but i dunno when hes going next and i dont see him that much so....:D
 
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