Nexus 92mm vs Panaflo 00mm

mindwalker · Post by **mindwalker** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 4:47 pm

I'm considering buying a HTPC (Home Theater PC) case that can take either
a 80mm or a 92mm intake fan. As this case is going to be fairly packed
with hardware I want good airflow but I also a quiet fan as well. So
which is better in regards to silence and airflow: a Panaflo 80mm or
a Nexus Real Silent 92mm fan. Both will be undervolted to 5 or 7 volts
of course.

ferdb · Post by **ferdb** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:01 pm

Nexus 92

silencery · Post by **silencery** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:07 pm

nexus 92

daba · Post by **daba** » Wed Dec 01, 2004 7:39 pm

Nexus 92. I'm using one right now to replace the ThermalTake Smart Fan II I had on my XP90, and it's working marvelously.

Post by **Ralf Hutter** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 7:50 am

Actually, based on my testing and MikeC's dBA figures, they're real close to each other in noise and airflow. I'd have a difficult time choosing between them, although the Panaflo might get the nod because it's cheaper. On the other hand, you might have a slightly better chance of always getting a quiet Nexus. With the Panaflos, it's seems like their QC isn't as good.

It really is a "flip a coin" type of situation.

burcakb · Post by **burcakb** » Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:03 pm

You might also get away with stock voltages on the Nexus 92. It's pretty quiet. L1A @ 12V is definitely audiable.

DrCR · Post by **DrCR** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:56 am

Yeah, I just recently had a Nexus92 running at 12v. Significantly quiter than my Japanaflos at 12v.

Personally I would go for the Nexus92 and undervolt as desired.

DrCR

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mindwalker · Post by **mindwalker** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:25 pm

Thanks to everyone for their replies. Looks like I'll be going with the
Nexus fan.

8300ati · Post by **8300ati** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 6:06 pm

Nexus 92mm because the Panaflo is about three times as noisy as the Nexus92mm.

Slaugh · Post by **Slaugh** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 7:45 pm

Nexus 92mm...

I ordered a Thermaltake SilentTower for one of my friends and a Nexus 92mm to replace their *noisy* 92mm fan (no way it's only 22dbA!). I usually don't like Thermaltake but since he have a Socket A motherboard, I was unable to find a fanless solution. Anyways, with the Nexus, there's no need to undervolt it, at 12V you have a good airflow and it's very quiet. Now he's asking me how to silence his HDD!

fabre · Post by **fabre** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 10:47 pm

I bought a Nexus 92mm couple of days ago, and like Slaugh said at 12v it's extremly quiet no need to undervolt it.
But if you are looking for airflow a Silenx 92mm might be a better option.

I compared both fan and the Silenx push a little more air and is nearly as quiet.

Slaugh · Post by **Slaugh** » Sun Dec 19, 2004 12:56 am

fabre wrote:I compared both fan and the Silenx push a little more air and is nearly as quiet.

I don't think SilenX is a good idea!... Just make a quick search for SilenX on SPCR forums and you'll find out why... If you need more airflow, I guess Panaflo would be a better choice! When I was looking for a quiet 120mm fan, the SilenX was on my list but I quickly changed my mind and bought a Nexus instead! I'm pretty happy with that decision! SPCR was right!