SI-128 optimal fan

[Xilikon]

I ordered the Thermalright SI-128 yesterday to take advantage of the 15$ PayPal gift and the order didn't include a fan because I'm not sure which one to get...

From what I read in the reviews of the heatsink, it has a lot of fins, which need a more powerful fan to be able to cool it off very well. Low noise fans are not really powerful or optimized for this beefy heatsink. I need to find out which 120 mm fan to buy which have a very good balance of high CFM and reasonable noise level (something around 30-35 db, a bit more if needed) who can cool off the heatsink the most, and also the mosfets / northbridge of the D975XBX2. I would hope to get a 25 mm high version instead of the 38 mm due to the case side clearance.

What are your suggestions ? budget is not a concern as long as it's not 50$ a single fan

 

[ReDgUaRd008]

Im using a Scythe S-Flex SFF21F with a Zalman Fan-Mate 2 on a XP-120. Its very silent even on max. I can't hear it over the other fans in my case. I love it.


No its not Photoshopped. lol

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[theelectic]

No its not Photoshopped. lol

There's certainly something funny going on either in software or sensors, there's no way in hell your HDs could be that cold after running for a while. Unless you're outside in a northeast winter. Your GPU temps look too low as well.

As for fans I'd look for something in the 100-130CFM range with a fan controller. Total outlay <$50 and you can use it with other things as well. Sidewinder Computers has tons of them.

 

[ReDgUaRd008]

Nop it was just a cold Socal Mornings.

 

[Xilikon]

The Scythe SFF21F looks interesting so i'll probably pick this one. Does anyone have better suggestions ?

 

[Randominal]

ive also ordered a SI-128 and with it i ordered the silverstone FM-121 which has a max airflow of 110 cfm and it comes with a free fan controler so you can use turn it up or down like a normal HSF

 

[tickle_me_emo]

this noctua is pretty quiet, especially when you drop it to 5v.

you can get it at jab tech

 

[Xilikon]

ive also ordered a SI-128 and with it i ordered the silverstone FM-121 which has a max airflow of 110 cfm and it comes with a free fan controler so you can use turn it up or down like a normal HSF

That's perfect for me... 110 cfm max is very high and with the controller, I can find the sweetspot without worrying about picking the right one. I'll order one asap

 

[Randominal]

That's perfect for me... 110 cfm max is very high and with the controller, I can find the sweetspot without worrying about picking the right one. I'll order one asap

Thats exactly what i thought when i ordered my SI-128!!