T3X4S Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just installed some of these on my desktop's radiator. Cut noise down by 50%. I have one of those mobos that spin everything @ 100% when you power up. Normally it sounds like a datacenter when that happens - pretty loud. Now - the sound was 1/2 what it normally was. @ normal - they are silent. I paid $40 for 2 of them (120mm) @ Fry's Here are the specs:http://www.corsair.com/en-us/ml120-120mm-premium-magnetic-levitation-fan-twin-pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted October 5, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 5, 2016 Nice warranty... All else looks good T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I'm still a fan of CoolerMasters Sickleflows. If I felt I still had a noise problem I'd look into it tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 5, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 5, 2016 Corsair fans have a strange rubber grommet type to screw into, I prefer CoolerMaster fans as well no need to pay 35 US for a case fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just now, Gary7 said: Corsair fans have a strange rubber grommet type to screw into, I prefer CoolerMaster fans as well no need to pay 35 US for a case fan. Thats for 2 fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 5, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 5, 2016 Just now, T3X4S said: Thats for 2 fans. OK no need to pay ~18.00 USD for a case fan when I can get a CM for less than 9.00 USD. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 5, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 5, 2016 They are quiet and they look different than the ones I had. Maybe I will get two if I ever need a case fan. Most everything else in my machine is Corsair as well as the KB and Mouse. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Well, considering these are the cheapest components of a build, the price difference between these and any others are a non-issue. I have been messing with them - they seem to be vastly better than the previous fans I was using which were the Corsair Performance Series. Im happy with the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 9 hours ago, T3X4S said: Well, considering these are the cheapest components of a build, the price difference between these and any others are a non-issue. I have been messing with them - they seem to be vastly better than the previous fans I was using which were the Corsair Performance Series. Im happy with the purchase. I'd call it more than a non-issue when you're spending over 2x the cost for questionable gains. Especially if your case fits more than two fans. I'm not saying they're bad fans, but I'll stick with the Sickleflows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) I haven't bought computer parts in forever. I used Noctua fans in my last & current build. Will have to try them in the future T3X4S and Dick Montage 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 7 hours ago, LostCat said: I'd call it more than a non-issue when you're spending over 2x the cost for questionable gains. Especially if your case fits more than two fans. I'm not saying they're bad fans, but I'll stick with the Sickleflows. Thats certainly another way to look at it. My thinking is - its an upgrade for next to no money - whats not to like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 6, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 6, 2016 7 hours ago, LostCat said: I'd call it more than a non-issue when you're spending over 2x the cost for questionable gains. Especially if your case fits more than two fans. Not questionable, they are quieter as advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Gary7 said: Not questionable, they are quieter as advertised. Great. Quieter than what? I have yet to see a review that actually compares them against other fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 7, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, LostCat said: Great. Quieter than what? I have yet to see a review that actually compares them against other fans. Against your 5 dollar fans. I had one. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 2 minutes ago, Gary7 said: Against your 5 dollar fans. I had one. I didn't mention any 5 dollar fans. Circaflex 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 7, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, LostCat said: I didn't mention any 5 dollar fans. Great. Quieter than what? I have yet to see a review that actually compares them against other fans. Your words, I just gave you want . You want to argue over a stupid fan/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, Gary7 said: Your words, I just gave you want . You want to argue over a stupid fan/ No one here is arguing, except you Gary, as usual. No where did he mention the price he paid for the fans he uses, you brought that up. shockz and Mindovermaster 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) http://www.overclock.net/t/1274407/fans-the-most-complete-and-comprehensive-array-of-tests-and-benchmarks Alright, they do look pretty decent now that I've found a proper comparison, but I'd bet their gains can still be had cheaper. I think I'll go with the Bitfenix Spectres for my next build. Right on. Edited October 7, 2016 by LostCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Are we really debating the value of something that cost less than a tank of gas ? Its a fan, not a $500 CPU Circaflex 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 12 hours ago, LostCat said: ... Alright, they do look pretty decent now that I've found a proper comparison, but I'd bet their gains can still be had cheaper. I think I'll go with the Bitfenix Spectres for my next build. Right on. Looks like I need to give my Opportunity Cost speech 3x in 1 week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 6 hours ago, LostCat said: Congratulations, you like wasting money some of us don't have. Dude, if you have to debate $10.00 you need a job ! Where were you last week when I was trying to give away a computer ? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circaflex Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 1 minute ago, T3X4S said: Dude, if you have to debate $10.00 you need a job ! Where were you last week when I was trying to give away a computer ? LOL I always find these conversations fascinating. What is expensive to one, might not be to another. Never understood why someone would say you are wasting money, who cares, its your money. I bet a few people here would be shocked to hear I have had a few builds that had $300+ of fans used in them. For a lot of us, this is a hobby, and we spend money on said hobby. T3X4S, Mando and Mindovermaster 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Just now, Circaflex said: I always find these conversations fascinating. What is expensive to one, might not be to another. Never understood why someone would say you are wasting money, who cares, its your money. I bet a few people here would be shocked to hear I have had a few builds that had $300+ of fans used in them. For a lot of us, this is a hobby, and we spend money on said hobby. I hear ya. I know everything is relative - but @ some point - you have to say "ok - you dont need hobbies, you need a job" Mindovermaster and Circaflex 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 15 minutes ago, Circaflex said: I always find these conversations fascinating. What is expensive to one, might not be to another. Never understood why someone would say you are wasting money, who cares, its your money. I bet a few people here would be shocked to hear I have had a few builds that had $300+ of fans used in them. For a lot of us, this is a hobby, and we spend money on said hobby. LOL - good thing he doesnt play golf, huh ? Sheesh - now that can get expensive. 4 hours on a Saturday morning can cost you $200. (or $600 if your @ Pebble ) Mindovermaster and Circaflex 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceelf Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, T3X4S said: you have to say "ok - you dont need hobbies, you need a job" I don't think anyone disagrees with that statement. What I was saying is that the value of the item is grossly inflated, so unless you're a HUGE Corsair fan there are better options. My current case has five fans, mix of 120s and 140s...would definitely not have gotten these when my $8 ones were fantastic and that extra could've gone to a better vidcard or something useful like that. (Personally, it's more the current debt than the lack of job that's slowing me down. Things are improving noticably though.) Edited October 8, 2016 by LostCat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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