Best 120x120x25 fans

[bengoerz]

I've got the stock version of the D8000 cases that I've been hearing a lot about. I've also got some Panaflo L1As that are 38mm wide. These don't work well together -- the Panaflo's don't fit well as an intake in front of the drive mount. In fact, they touch it. Seeing as this is a bad thing, I'm wanting to change it. So I'm looking for fans with the following considerations in mind:

1. They must be 120x120x25 mm -- they can't be as thick as Panaflos!
2. They must be quiet (preferably under 30-35 db at 12V)
3. They must move at least 40 CFM at 12V.
4. They must be no more than $20 each -- nothing more expensive than a Papst, and preferably less.
5. They must have a 4-pin Molex connector -- no 3-pin stuff. (A 3 pin is only excusable if it's over $5 less than a 4-pin competitor -- I'll solder my own for $5!)

So, any suggestions for fans that meet these criteria? Any personal experiences with them? Any generous people who'd like to donate fans to my project?

[dukla2000]

From quietest to noisiest the 25mm, <30dB(A) fans I have are
Papst 4412FGL
NMB 4710NL-04W-B10-P00
Evercool EC12025M12S

(who voted Panaflo? Do you lap 12mm off the 38mm version? )

[Susquehannock]

Didn't vote for preference is the 120x38mm Sunon Tornado.
As you probably know, the Vantec Tornado are exactly
the same except for the sticker and higher price.

My preference is to get the highest CFM fan I can find
and then tone it down with a rheostst. That way you can have the
high air flow when needed but still turn down the RPM to have
peace and quiet.

[bengoerz]

For what it's worth, I voted for Panaflo myself. Even though I need a 120x120x25 fan, I'm still utterly impressed with the 120x120x38 Panaflos! If only they worked correctly, I'd be happy. As it is, they are the best fan I've ever owned, though I will admit that my previous fans haven't cost half as much. However, Enermax, Evercools, Thermaltakes.... they all take a back seat (in my experience) to the Panaflos, especially when I undervoltage them. So even though I can't use them, I'll still envy those that can!

[Psyco]

I would use the JMC 1225L fan. It puts out close to 60cfm and spins a couple hundred rpm lees then the Panaflo Lows do. It is 25mm thick. I have that case also. I use a Panaflo for the exhaust and a JMC for intake.