How about one o' these as a cheap option? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arctic-Coo...item43bc6d58ef
Will only work as an exhaust (but that's fine for you), should be quiet though with the built in rubber anti-vibration thingies.
How about one o' these as a cheap option? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arctic-Coo...item43bc6d58ef
Will only work as an exhaust (but that's fine for you), should be quiet though with the built in rubber anti-vibration thingies.
CAT-THE-FIFTH (07-08-2013)
I've used a few 120mm scythe gentle typhoon fans and they are awesome noise wise. They seem to be very well balanced / lubricated - you can spin the fan (i.e. poke it) and the blades spin for a lot longer than any other fan I've used (same deal when you power them off). Check reviews though as I think the lowest RPM models have some kind of chatter noise which the higher RPM models don't exhibit, even when run at the same (lower) RPM.
Also: What are you running in the case - and why the weedy CPU cooler? It looks like there's plenty of room for something bigger.
CAT-THE-FIFTH (07-08-2013)
The cooler is from my previous rig which had limited CPU clearance. The CPU is a Xeon E3 1220 which has a 80W TDP.
I'm probably showing my age but I always think cooler is better and ram the biggest heatsink possible into most of my builds. 150mm is a tricky height but these look like good options (if you care):
http://www.arctic.ac/en/p/cooling/cp...=2181#techdata
http://www.thermalright.com/html/pro...0.html?panel=1
Note that the thermalright is listed as 150mm dead on so may not fit - depends how accurate the measurements are for the cooler and the case. Also note that the Macho Rev A is taller - you need the macho 120. Scan has the macho 120 for ~£30 and the AC13 for ~£23 (also available elsewhere...).
Another option would be one of the all in one liquid coolers but I'm not sure I'd want to do that with the CPU block / pump being higher than the radiator (on the floor of the case). Plus they are a hell of a lot more expensive.
CAT-THE-FIFTH (07-08-2013)
I'm with the Be Quiet SilentWings fans, they come in 120mm and 92mm and they are super quiet and good at cooling too
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