Exhaust Fan Help!

MixedLogik

MixedLogik

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Hello Everyone

I have an nMedia HTPC case, and it has 2 places in the back panel for 60mm exhaust fans. The ones it came with suck and one has malfunctioned so I decided to buy good quality fans.

I have this motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128379

It contains one three pin connector labeled NB_FAN. I assume this is for the optional Northbridge fan.

It contains another four pin connector labeled SYS_FAN. It it isnt like a molex on a PSU, more like one of a CPU fan.

My question is can someone help me find low noise fans that can help me reduce temps internally. Also, I want to reduce cable clutter as much as possible so connecting direct to 4 pin molex power from PSU isn't my most ideal choice.

I have 2 60mm old fans by MassCool but they suck. I tried connecting them to the onboard connectors and one runs fine on NB, but the other one makes a chugging sound that is connected to the SYS.

Any Ideas would be much appreciated.

Also for reference.

I have this case.

http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-321-1.htm

Thanks

Chris
 
I like the Sythe S-Flex fans for the case. Though not cheap they have fluid bearings, are quiet, will work with 3 or 4 pin MB connectors and you have a choice of 800, 1200, or 1600 (maximum) RPMs. I usually go with the 1200 RPM if I can control speed through the BIOS then set it down to run at about 900 for everyday use (nice and quiet), but have the option for setting it higher for benchmarks or demanding gaming.
 
ComputerGuru64x2 said:
Those are all 120mm. I need something 60mm.
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Yea, I guess I'm blind. :rolleyes:

Only thing that bothers me about those is nowhere does it state the type of bearings - Leading me to suspect sleeve bearings. Maybe not a problem, but 2 ball bearings (or better, like hydro) should last much longer.
 
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