recommend best value in 80 and 120mm fans

[jazzisjazz]

recommend best value in 80 and 120mm fans

Not looking for the ultimate anything just reliable and very reasonable cost. Info on what to stay away from appreciated also.

Thanks.

 

[Tsumi]

For 120mm, I would go for either the Yate Loons or Cooler Master R4 fans. Not sure about 80mm.

 

[Archmage]

120mm: Yate Loon SL or SM series (as sold by Sidewinder or Petra's Tech shop (Their site is still up, but I wasn't aware they were still around...hmm), but the knockoff versions seem to be ok as well (Jab-tech, others)),CoolerMaster R4, Arctic Cooling F12 PWM, the older original Zalman ZM-F3

You could even consider Scythe Slipstream fans if you find a deal. Sometimes they are on sale.

http://martinsliquidlab.org/2010/11/04/120mm-fan-testing-on-an-mcr120-radiator-round-6-summary/ - this is a handy resource. Click on the big chart.

Price will probably be the determining factor.

80mm: no idea...

 

[jreinlie4]

+1 Coolermaster R4's

 

[IMtech]

R4's seem to get good reviews. I personally use Fractal fans, as they seems to be great value across their whole range, and have near-silent models.