Computer fans ?

[bjc451]

which is the best place to get some good cpu fans and what size is appropiate to go inside the canopy.

 

[Im Lon 2]

I plan on going with some from here. http://www.windydayzz.com/ I have read here on RC they are really quiet. No complaints that I've seen.

Roy also has some that are pretty quiet.

 

[beapeams]

I put a new fan in a ballast recently and it moves some good air and is not real noisy. I got it from Gateway electronics over off page and shuetz(probally misspelled) Rd The fan was only $9 and another 2 bucks for the wireing harnest I needed to match the ballast. This fan is a little more heavy duty than a normal PC Fan as well but it is a 90mm fan.

 

[frenchie]

i don't know about you guys but i buy all my computer parts or stuff from pricewatch.com, newegg.com, zipzoomfly.com, or tigerdirect good service from all, competitive prices.

 

[frenchie]

here are a few at dr foster and smith when summer gets here i'm gonna get 4 fan unit

dr foster and smith

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

 

[bjc451]

some of those from drfoster look ok but i think company put "for aquarium use" and jack up rates. i just want somthing that will be built to last the harsh environment and save money.

 

[Im Lon 2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8937545#post8937545 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by d.french
here are a few at dr foster and smith when summer gets here i'm gonna get 4 fan unit

dr foster and smith

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

That top one looks nice for those that do not have a canopy.

I Think I'm going to buy the Fans off windydayzz and try them out. I will let everyone know how they work and sound. There has been a lot of talk about needing fans over the past couple of weeks.

 

[DrBDC]

I use 4 of these. When I searched I couldn't find this high of cfm and as low of decibals noise. Mine are really quiet and I just bolted them straight to the wood of the canopy.

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/DCfan/LEDfan/thunderblade/thunderblade120/thunderblade120.asp

I went with the blue ones since it would be like a moonlight if they came on at night but I think they have this performance in a standard black fan too.

 

[Im Lon 2]

and there pretty!!

 

[DrBDC]

That multicolored one has the "flash" function!

I'm not sure I'd like that going all the time! :lol:

 

[olaperu]

If you’re interested in some cheap & quiet computer fans, check out this site
http://www.directron.com/a2364.html#caption

I personally have the
Thermaltake 80mm High Performance DC Fans, 4 Piece Value Pack, Model: A2364

Specifications: P/N: A2364. Dimension: 80 x 80 x 25 mm. Start Voltage: 6V / 7V Max. Power Input: 1.2W. Rated Current: 0.10A. Fan Speed: 2000+- 10% RPM. Max. Air Flow: 27.8CFM. Max. Air Pressure: 1.98mm-H2O. Noise: 21dBA. Bearing Type: Sleeve. Life Expectation: 30,000 hrs. Connector: Molex 4-Pin.

21dBA ===> you can't hear them.
27.8CFM ==> decent air flow (giving up flow for less noise)

Oh, they are $9.99 for 4 fans.

 

[bjc451]

any updates on the windydayz?

 

[STABB]

Just remember to get fans for DC power that you can plug in. Most computer fans run on ac power which is not compatable with a wall socket. I got mine from radio shack.

 

[akrimmel]

Im Lon 2
iused something similar to what you posted as a D.I.Y. chiller for my tank and they worked great for 3 of them for around $20.

 

[Andystl]

http://www.windydayzz.com/

http://www.windydayzz.com/

I might stay away from http://www.windydayzz.com/ for fans. I ordered a set from them in Jan. I got a confirmation from paypal, but heard nothing from the seller. I gave them a week or two but heard nothing. I sent an email on 1/26 and never got a response. I send another email on 2/5 and got was told

"There are a few backordered that shipped yesterday, but I thought yours were shipped before then, let me check."

I gave them a week to "check" and send another email Monday but have heard nothing. Gotta love customer service!

 

[capncapo]

I think I might be cancellig that order if I were you.

Out of stock is one thing but no communication is another.

 

[Andystl]

I cancelled the order with my credit card company this morning and sent another email to the address listed on the website. This time Chris got right back to me, apparently the person that does his shipping & tracking messed up. Chris made up for it, the fans are being delivered free of charge. Everyone makes mistakes... we are judged by how we handle them. Thanks Chris!

 

[Andystl]

I cancelled the order with my credit card company this morning and sent another email to the address listed on the website. This time Chris got right back to me, apparently the person that does his shipping & tracking messed up. Chris made up for it, the fans are being delivered free of charge. Everyone makes mistakes... we are judged by how we handle them. I know you will probably never read this but thanks Chris!