Which Panaflo fan?

[laserbeam]

HI,
I'm considering buying a panaflo fan to cool my CPU. They seemed specced to generate large CFM volumes and can also run quietly and perform well so that I can run my system with a split personality (max.cooling or max. silence). I find that combination attractive.
However, I'm not sure whch one I should go for. Thermalright seem to recommend the FBA12G12L1A. Until II read that recommendation I was close to buying the FBA12G12H due to it's high CFM rating.

Can anyone tell me which Panaflo is considered best or whether any Panaflo will be ok?

 

[CRXican]

They're all good, they just move different amounts of air because they operate at different RPMs

Check out this link for an easy comparison: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/paaxfa1.html

More RPMs means more noise but more cooling. Some would argue that even the high speed panalfos are pretty quiet, it's pretty subjective.

 

[DFI Daishi]

assuming that you have a fan controller, i would reccomend this one: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/pa92hisp.html

excellent airflow at full speed, reasonable noise at low speeds, and RPM monitoring so you can set you computer up to shut down if the fan ever stops.

if you have a fan controller, this thing lets you have your cake and eat it too.

other stores carry them as well, but sidewinder is just handy for pointing out the make model and stats.

 

[Peach]

The Panaflo M1A is sick