which 120mm fan to use?

[z999]

hi,
I'm building a new PC for gaming, I plan on using an Antec 900 and Thermalright 120 eXtreme (for a Q6600). I have a limited choice of 120mm fans for the cooler (on the side panel I'm planing on the thermaltake fan that's in the list w/ blue LED), which one of the following should I use?

Arctic Cooling Arctic Fan 120mm
Nexus Real Silent Case Fan 120mm
Scythe Minebea 120mm
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21D 120mm
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E 120mm
Thermaltake Thunderblade 120mm LED fan
Xilence Case Fan 120mm
Zalman Case Fan ZM-F3 120mm
Zalman Case Fan ZM-F3BL LED 120mm

thx,
ziv

 

[V3NOM]

the higher RPM scythe, or the thunderblade IMO.

 

[ausch30]

If you have the option of the S-Flex SFF21F then go with it but if not I would suggest the S-Flex SFF21E.

 

[random1283]

S Flex SFF21F if its an option

 

[iluvgillgill]

^+1 on that. i mean you can always get a fabn controller to lower the speed if its too loud and you still have an option of getting more performance when you need it!

 

[calinkula]

I like the Scythe S-Flex fans. They might not move as much air as other fans, but their fluid dynamic bearings are quiet.

 

[z999]

KK, so I'll get the S-flex and see whether I can hook it up w/ the case's speed control.
thx,
ziv

 

[Superhal]

Silenx fans have the highest rated CFM (cubic feet per minute.) they are so good, they are being counterfeited and require a "real Silenx" hologram sticker.