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Old Nov 9, 2004, 02:03 PM   #1
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Best 120mm fan for CPU
I have a thermalright xp-120 on the way, which is supposedly the best air cooler for A64 and P4. I am just not sure on the fan and it can take up to a 120mm. I would like the best 120mm when it comes to airflow and quiet. Anyone have any recommendations that have used these? Looks doesn't hurt either.
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Old Nov 9, 2004, 02:22 PM   #2
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I use the Thermaltake Smartfan (80mm) on my Swiftech heat sink and really like the way it works with the thermal diode. Check out THIS PAGE.

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Old Nov 9, 2004, 02:33 PM   #3
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I like the selection there. You used that site before? If so, are they credible?
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I have bought a ton of stuff from them, they are great for specialized parts.

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I have bought a ton of stuff from them, they are great for specialized parts.

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That's great to know. Thank you for the heads up. Bookmarked them for future use. Ordered the xp-120 now. Will wait till later this week and will get fan then. My stock still works well.
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I order all my fans and stuff off either xoxide.com ro frozenCPU.com

I have the 2 of these in my case and they do a superb job
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Old Nov 9, 2004, 05:09 PM   #7
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yeah go with a 120mm fan for it, otherwise there is no point in getting that cooler, you want to take advantage of the extra size, meaning more CFM for less noise.
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Here is another good site for fans.

http://store.yahoo.com/svcompucycle/fans1.html
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Old Nov 9, 2004, 09:21 PM   #9
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I order all my fans and stuff off either xoxide.com ro frozenCPU.com

I have the 2 of these in my case and they do a superb job
These may be the fans I go with. They look nice compared to the Ponasonic fans, are quiter and push more air and the price is lower. PLUS I am a fan of Xoxide.
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Old Nov 9, 2004, 09:24 PM   #10
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yea...theya re really nice....and the housing beign aluminum si an added bonus(the fan is actually chrome painted plastic...lol)
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i've been looking at 92 mm fans for the sp-97 whenever i get the money to buy it. what do u think is a good cfm and noise range for 92 mm fans?
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Zerodamage, what Motherboard do you happen to be getting..... i plan on getting the XP-120 as well.. but i got the XP-90 anyways.. (got it in my hands to be precise).... didn't what to purchase something i didn't no for sure would fit or not....
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i've been looking at 92 mm fans for the sp-97 whenever i get the money to buy it. what do u think is a good cfm and noise range for 92 mm fans?
Depends on how much cooling you want. If you aren't overclocking, anything above 40 CFM should be adequate, and a 92mm pushing that much air should be VERY quiet (like THIS ONE, for example).

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120mm fan pushes 70+ cfm at only 21 dba
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I have the MSI Neo Platinum for 754-pin.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-457&depa=1

Thermalright.com has this board as compatible for the xp-120
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oh.. ok....

Still awaiting a list of available products from various local places and for 1 ONLINE retailer....... 939 pin anything doesn't seem to be available.. alot of places don't even see anything lower then a 3500+ 939 pin cpu's...
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I got the xp-120 today. This thing is a monster in size. The design is genious. It is extremely light also. No heavier than my stock heatsink.
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