Need quiet fans! Please recommend.

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djlenoir

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I have a computer that I set up that has three 80mm fans installed that are quite effective but also very loud. I like the air flow even though it is no longer being used to overclock. I want to replace those fans with ones that are as silent as possible but with the best airflow that a near silent fan can produce. Please recommend fans that will meet this need.

Also, what is a good, but nearly silent, Athlon XP 3200+ CPU (air) cooler?
 
If you want LEDs :)D) go Coolermaster Neon Led Fan TLF-R82

If not, get some Panaflo's or Yate Loons
 
The case does not have a window so LED fans would likely be wasted. I am not opposed to using them if they are the best perfomance for the least sound generated though. Otherwise, is there a specific model Panaflo or Yate Loon I should look at?
 
if you want the quietest then go for Papst or Nexus fans. Since the Papst fan only blows 12 CFM, i would go for the Nexus fan with specs of 20 CFM and 17.6 db.
 
I have a couple SilenX fans, they blow like 26 CFM I think @ like 18 DbA

Look up thier site has the specs on them, they are quiet
 
Operaghost said:
I have a couple SilenX fans, they blow like 26 CFM I think @ like 18 DbA

Look up thier site has the specs on them, they are quiet
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They don't meet specification, as in, the ratings are optimistic. Avoid.
 
Panaflo L, you can still hear em, but good cfm/dba
or you can get some masscool fans (very cheap at newg in qty) and undervolt (these are very quiet when undervolted)

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PS: btw svc.com has the panaflo L on sale
 
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