Has anyone tried Acousti fans?

Feek · 10-08-2007, 16:27

http://www.acoustiproducts.com/en/ac..._dustproof.asp

I'm looking at buying three, a pair or 120's for the front and rear of my case to run at full speed and an exhaust to go in the top where there currently isn't one, probably at a reduced speed.

They're damn expensive, it works out as over £60 buy all three but from what I can tell, they're the mutt's nadgers.

Anyone tried them, or know anything about them?

Mark · 10-08-2007, 16:36

I've got an 80mm version right here. Not had chance to put it to any more than testing use, so I can't comment on noise etc., but if they live up to the claims then they should be damn good (especially given how many fans I've had go to meet their maker due to dust).

Feek · 10-08-2007, 16:40

It's 80mm that I'll be using as the top exhaust, I'm a little concerned about the airflow from them as the ones I've got may be higher (the stock stuff that came with my Lian-Li PC-7 plus II case) and I've got no real way of telling what spec they are.

Mark · 10-08-2007, 16:46

80mm :-

- Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 25mm
- 12v: 19.9 CFM, 15.6 dB(A), 1600 RPM
- 7v: 11.7 CFM, <10.0 dB(A), 1000 RPM
- 5v: 5.7 CFM, <10.0 dB(A), 500 RPM
- Double Ball Bearing
- Life expentancy: 60,000/ hrs

120mm :-

- Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25mm
- 12v: 56.3 CFM, 24.7 dB(A), 1500 RPM
- 7v: 41.5 CFM, <15.6 dB(A), 1050 RPM
- 5v: 25.2 CFM, <10.0 dB(A), 675 RPM
- Double Ball Bearing
- Life expentancy: 60,000/ hrs

Whether you choose to shop there or not, OcUK are handy for research.

Feek · 10-08-2007, 16:51

I meant the specs of the fans that I've got fitted now

I can find the model of the ones currently in the case (121225BL-4) but no specs to compare.

Mark · 10-08-2007, 16:57

Try losing the '-4' on the end...

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/61...60&id=GqERd7Jr

That look anything like it?

Feek · 10-08-2007, 17:03

A fan looks pretty much like a fan tbh, the label is completely different but it could be the same just rebadged, if so then there's about a 10cfm difference.

Mark · 10-08-2007, 17:35

Number and shape of blades is usually a good place to start, as that does tend to vary. Doesn't help with any RPM difference though.

Fans almost always get rebadged, so a different badge is likely.

But, assuming the CFM difference is right, do you need that much airflow?

Feek · 10-08-2007, 18:12

Well I don't want any less than I have now. I'll end up with one blowing in and two exhausts plus the small one you've got blowing straight onto the northbridge.

Mark · 10-08-2007, 18:23

I'd be inclined to leave it then. While cheap fans are likely to fail more often, how many can you buy for that £60?

10-08-2007, 16:27	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Has anyone tried Acousti fans? http://www.acoustiproducts.com/en/ac..._dustproof.asp I'm looking at buying three, a pair or 120's for the front and rear of my case to run at full speed and an exhaust to go in the top where there currently isn't one, probably at a reduced speed. They're damn expensive, it works out as over £60 buy all three but from what I can tell, they're the mutt's nadgers. Anyone tried them, or know anything about them? __________________

10-08-2007, 16:40	#3
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	It's 80mm that I'll be using as the top exhaust, I'm a little concerned about the airflow from them as the ones I've got may be higher (the stock stuff that came with my Lian-Li PC-7 plus II case) and I've got no real way of telling what spec they are. __________________

10-08-2007, 16:46	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	80mm :- - Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 25mm - 12v: 19.9 CFM, 15.6 dB(A), 1600 RPM - 7v: 11.7 CFM, <10.0 dB(A), 1000 RPM - 5v: 5.7 CFM, <10.0 dB(A), 500 RPM - Double Ball Bearing - Life expentancy: 60,000/ hrs 120mm :- - Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25mm - 12v: 56.3 CFM, 24.7 dB(A), 1500 RPM - 7v: 41.5 CFM, <15.6 dB(A), 1050 RPM - 5v: 25.2 CFM, <10.0 dB(A), 675 RPM - Double Ball Bearing - Life expentancy: 60,000/ hrs Whether you choose to shop there or not, OcUK are handy for research. Last edited by Mark; 10-08-2007 at 16:58.

10-08-2007, 16:51	#5
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I meant the specs of the fans that I've got fitted now I can find the model of the ones currently in the case (121225BL-4) but no specs to compare. __________________

10-08-2007, 17:03	#7
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	A fan looks pretty much like a fan tbh, the label is completely different but it could be the same just rebadged, if so then there's about a 10cfm difference. __________________

10-08-2007, 16:36	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I've got an 80mm version right here. Not had chance to put it to any more than testing use, so I can't comment on noise etc., but if they live up to the claims then they should be damn good (especially given how many fans I've had go to meet their maker due to dust).

10-08-2007, 16:57	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Try losing the '-4' on the end... http://www.frozencpu.com/products/61...60&id=GqERd7Jr That look anything like it?

10-08-2007, 17:35	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Number and shape of blades is usually a good place to start, as that does tend to vary. Doesn't help with any RPM difference though. Fans almost always get rebadged, so a different badge is likely. But, assuming the CFM difference is right, do you need that much airflow?

10-08-2007, 18:12	#9
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Well I don't want any less than I have now. I'll end up with one blowing in and two exhausts plus the small one you've got blowing straight onto the northbridge. __________________

10-08-2007, 18:23	#10
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'd be inclined to leave it then. While cheap fans are likely to fail more often, how many can you buy for that £60?

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