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iXtrema Pro led BGEARS b-ice

Post by dan » Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:57 am

Hi,
I like both silence and bling-bling, and as my case has many blue led's (antec superlanboy) I live close to microcenter and they have 3 different 120mm LED fans, which would you endorse?

apparently only iXtrema has fluid dynamic bears (and blue LED's)

iXtrema Pro 120mm Blue LED Quiet Case Fan
http://www.directron.com/ixp7414b.html

Product Specifications
LED Color Blue
Material Ceramic
Color Clear
Bearing Hybrid Immersion Bearing
Speed 1,700 RPM
Airflow 32 CFM
Noise 14 dBA
Fan Dimensions 80mm x 80mm x 25mm
Power Connector 3-pin Power Connector; 4-pin Power Connector
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Year Limited Warranty


b-ice Blue Chrome 120mm Blue LED Case Fan
http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ ... id=0250171

LED Color Blue
Number of LED Lights (4) LED Lights
Color Blue
Bearing Sleeve Bearing
Speed 1,500 RPM
Airflow 58 CFM
Noise 24.6 dBA
Fan Dimensions 120mm x 120mm x 25mm
Power Connector 3-pin Power Connector; 4-pin Power Connector
Rated Voltage 12 Volts
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty

Antec
TriCool 120mm Blue LED Fan

Product Specifications
LED Color Blue
Material Ceramic
Bearing Ball Bearing
Speed 1,200 RPM; 1,600 RPM; 2,000 RPM
Airflow 39 CFM to 79 CFM
Noise 25 dBA to 30 dBA
Fan Dimensions 120mm x 120mm x 25mm
Power Connector 3-pin Power Connector; 4-pin Power Connector
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty

http://www.microcenter.com/single_produ ... id=0253110

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Post by Darth Santa Fe » Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:49 pm

Based on the customer feedback of SilenX fans, I'd recommend getting something else instead (failure-prone FD bearings, mediocre quietness...).

How about a Nexus LED fan?
http://jab-tech.com/NEXUS-120MM-CLEAR-F ... -4495.html
They have the same specs as their standard Real Silent fan (which is a favorite of SPCR), so I'd assume they're nearly as quiet. And I say nearly because of the clear plastic frame.

Or if you want to save a few dollars, you can get a slightly faster Yate Loon LED fan (YL makes the 120mm Nexus fans).
http://jab-tech.com/YATE-LOON-120mm-Cas ... -3773.html

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Post by dan » Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:18 am

thanks, I'll consider it, but what i like about microcenter is it's local

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