Thermaltake 80mm SilentCat - really that quiet?

[TSS Modder]

are the SilentCats really as silent as theyre advertised or as people say?

ive never really liked Thermaltake, so im extremely leary about buying a TT product. i need a good 80mm fan thatll move a lot of air but perform almost silently at the same time.

personal experiences would be much appreciated! thanks!

 

[Decker87]

Moving a lot of air makes noise, because airflow itself creates sound. Thermaltake is notorious for making the numbers too good to be true...their fans don't live up to the numbers. However, the silentcats I've heard are still pretty silent for their airflow.

 

[TSS Modder]

well then which would you guys recommend:

Nexus: 17.6dB, 20.2CFM
or
ThermalTake 21dB, 31.77CFM

 

[theyangster]

nexus, slightly less cfm

maybe a medium speed panaflo?

 

[_Korruption_]

Avoid the Thermaltake.

A medium-speed Panaflo should work nicely for you. If it's still too loud, you can always undervolt it.