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Scythe Slipstream build quality
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SicKlown42012
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I've been running 8 of them total in my computer the last 4 months and haven't had any issues. They seem as sturdy, physically, as the other Scythe fans. I also haven't seen any postings on various forums complaining about them becoming defective.
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As far as I know, sleeve bearing fans shouldn't be used horizontally. I could be wrong, but I do think I remember reading that when I was researching different fans. As far as the fan resonating the case, have you tried using some sort of rubber spacer between the fan and the case?
S-Flex's are strong - almost too strong 
5v S-Flex E's are working great for me, slightly louder than my 5v Lian Li (whatever those were), but definitely put out a lot more air for that small increase in sound. Going on a cost-basis, just looking at Jab-tech, the S-Flex E is $13 vs. the $20 for the P12/S12. I'm pretty sure I bought my S-Flex E's B&M at MC as well, because MC has random sales like that (that probably beat the Jab-Tech price).
5v S-Flex E's are working great for me, slightly louder than my 5v Lian Li (whatever those were), but definitely put out a lot more air for that small increase in sound. Going on a cost-basis, just looking at Jab-tech, the S-Flex E is $13 vs. the $20 for the P12/S12. I'm pretty sure I bought my S-Flex E's B&M at MC as well, because MC has random sales like that (that probably beat the Jab-Tech price).
You're correct. However, when oriented vertically, Slipstreams do have one of the best noise to airflow ratios you can find. For situations where a horizontal fan is needed or where static pressure is a concern (such as for use with heatsinks), the Scythe Gentle Typhoon fans would be a better choice.
I would not go that far at all. I have had mine for 6 months vertically mounted with no issues. Silent PC review loves these fans and from what I have read they are quieter then the Gentle Typhoons. Its hard to beat a sleeve bearing for noise. The Gentle Typhoon is a great choice.
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I would not go that far either, they are great fans and have had much luck with them, also all fan ratings are bs, however Slipstreams are still one of the top dogs for noise to CFM.
Indeed, the GT fans are also awesome. I have also been using the Slipstream fan on my video card for almost a year now (horizontal) and is still running strong, however YMMV. Best choice for horizontal are the GT fans.
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I really doubt it will beat out the Slipstream, but it has much better static pressure than them, and as such better choices for HS's.
There have been some guys in the forum on SPCR comparing the GT and the Slipstream. When it was over the slipstream still moved more air per db over the GT and they noticed slight motor noise with the GT over the slipstream. The GT is still a great fan and I am sure is better long term.