Best static pressure 120mm fan?

[Chiobe]

I know this is a debated topic, but I'm putting a twist on it:  I want the best fan, regardless of noice.

 

Scythe Ultra Kaze - 120x38mm - 3000rpm - 6.05mm H2O - 133,60CFM

EK-Furious Vardar FF5 - 120x25mm - 3000rpm - 5.81mm H2O - 107CFM

 

Those 2 have the highest numbers I have found.

I list them both, since you cant always fit a 38mm thick fan on your rads.

 

 

So does anyone know of a better fan, for rad usage?

[Prastupok]

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=12&lng=en

 

I've used them for a while, and they are great.

[Chiobe]

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=12&lng=en

 

I've used them for a while, and they are great.

Read the topic, those fans are weak: 1.68mm H2O

[Prastupok]

But the question is... do you really need that much pressure? Most radiators will work extremely well, with excellent stability, with the Noctuas. If you were running a 2, 3, 4 thick radiator system, i'd say fine, but that is not something most people do.

 

Correction: Or a very thick radiator.

[Mateyyy]

Noctua NF-F12

[Chiobe]

Noctua NF-F12

Again, weak: 2.61mm H2O

[Prastupok]

Again, weak: 2.61mm H2O

 

What are you putting said fans on, first?

[Chiobe]

But the question is... do you really need that much pressure? Most radiators will work extremely well, with excellent stability, with the Noctuas. If you were running a 2, 3, 4 thick radiator system, i'd say fine, but that is not something most people do.

 

Correction: Or a very thick radiator.

I have yet to see a test where the Scythe Ultra Kaze loses in terms of performence, thats why.

[Chiobe]

What are you putting said fans on, first?

EK-CoolStream RAD XTX 480

EK-CoolStream RAD XTX 480

EK-CoolStream PE 480 Radiator

 

Check my signature for more info.

[Prastupok]

Are you extreme overclocking or running multiple loops? Seems like way too much cooling for your system.

[Chiobe]

Are you extreme overclocking or running multiple loops? Seems like way too much cooling for your system.

I have already both everything, so can we get back to the question at hand?

 

Is there a fan better then the 2 I listed in terms of pure cooling?

[PuNkPoEtS]

i bet you havent had a look at the noctua NF-F12 Industrial PPC 3000RPM

 

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=80&lng=en&set=1

[Prastupok]

i bet you havent had a look at the noctua NF-F12 Industrial PPC 3000RPM

 

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=80&lng=en&set=1

 

It seems he's taking numbers only into account.

 

I promise though, Noctua fans are solid performers, and will work well, especially in a push/pull config.

 

If I was choosing of the two you like, however, I'd go with the GTs.

[Chiobe]

It seems he's taking numbers only into account.

 

I promise though, Noctua fans are solid performers, and will work well, especially in a push/pull config.

I care about tempratures, and so far so havent I seen any low number fans beat a high number fan.

As this test shows: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/fan-roundup_15.html

[Prastupok]

I care about tempratures, and so far so havent I seen any low number fans beat a high number fan.

As this test shows: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/coolers/display/fan-roundup_15.html

 

"Summing up the results of our today’s test session I would like to say that by choosing the “proper” fan an overclocker can win about 6-8ºC on the maximum CPU or GPU temperature without increasing the noise level, which is pretty much the difference you get from a super-cooler vs. a good cooling system."

 

That's the reason I asked, are you doing some extreme OC, otherwise, any will perform within ~10% of the other.

[Chiobe]

"Summing up the results of our today’s test session I would like to say that by choosing the “proper” fan an overclocker can win about 6-8ºC on the maximum CPU or GPU temperature without increasing the noise level, which is pretty much the difference you get from a super-cooler vs. a good cooling system."

 

That's the reason I asked, are you doing some extreme OC, otherwise, any will perform within ~10% of the other.

I will do some overclocking, but how much will depend on the system.

 

Also, it might be overkill, but I would much rather have too much then too little, seeing how a 280mm rad is too little for my cpu atm (without any overclock).

[Jaybird]

Take a look at the ek vardar fans. They have a few different options as far as max rpm. They also have a fan that will push upto 70pa. They also outperform scythe

[Prastupok]

I will do some overclocking, but how much will depend on the system.

 

Also, it might be overkill, but I would much rather have too much then too little, seeing how a 280mm rad is too little for my cpu atm (without any overclock).

 

You could air-cool that CPU easily. Many people do. As far as headroom goes, maybe I'm old-fashioned but more components = more chances of failure, and you'll need a beefy pump to feed 3 Rads. 

 

However, the Gentle typhoons do seem to be pretty decent from what I've seen, so if you like them, go that route.

[Chiobe]

Never mind, I will find the answer my self.

[VSG]

There are higher speed fans from Delta which will also mean more noise, static pressure and airflow- and more cost. 

[GhostHitWall]

I know this is a debated topic, but I'm putting a twist on it:  I want the best fan, regardless of noice.

 

Scythe Ultra Kaze - 120x38mm - 3000rpm - 6.05mm H2O - 133,60CFM

EK-Furious Vardar FF5 - 120x25mm - 3000rpm - 5.81mm H2O - 107CFM

 

Those 2 have the highest numbers I have found.

I list them both, since you cant always fit a 38mm thick fan on your rads.

 

 

So does anyone know of a better fan, for rad usage?

I really think you should define best first..

Based on how much static pressure your fans need to fight against.

Then we can talk about in order to achieve that, the real total CFM can pass through the rad.

Third, at what rpm with what level/kind of noise

oh then finally the price and look.

Edited: You seem like looking for strong fans for pure performance.

Are you only looking into 25mm fans?

[B NEGATIVE]

If you want the 'best' fans then Nidec Servo,San Ace,Delta.....all very powerful fans.

 

Im guessing you have not sat next to a rig with 38mm 2000RPM+ fans......not a pleasant experience at all. Even 25mm fans over 2000RPM is just plain irritating.

 

Static pressure,although high discussed,will gain you very little in overall performance if thats the sole metric you rate a rad fan by,any half decent fan will be more than enough for those rads,only those silly Monsta rads require more or P/P.

 

But,if you want my choices....The new EK fans are quite good,I rate Alpenfohn fans for my own uses and Anything by Nidec Servo...Noctua do not figure in to that list....at all.

(The fascination on this forum for these average fans confounds me....)

[Chiobe]

I will just do as I have done with the rest of my cooling and stick with EK.

[Bosco]

i bet you havent had a look at the noctua NF-F12 Industrial PPC 3000RPM

 

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=80&lng=en&set=1

 

 

I will just do as I have done with the rest of my cooling and stick with EK.

 

You seem to have missed the real answer to you're question if pressure is what you want the fan posted above is better then both options you originally made at 7.63mm h2o

[Chiobe]

You seem to have missed the real answer to you're question if pressure is what you want the fan posted above is better then both options you originally made at 7.63mm h2o

Yeah, its the best.

 

But it seems like the answer will be in the delivery, as nether is available in large enough numbers (most I could find is 5).

So I will pick up which ever I can get ahold of first (EK or NF).