Posted May 27, 2014 Author Those black Noctua fans are older products given a color change and a price reduction at the expense of accessories. I will likely go with the Cougars at this point. I tried looking for the Be Quiet Silent Wings 2 140mm but they seem impossible to get in the US at a decent price. Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Those black Noctua fans are older products given a color change and a price reduction at the expense of accessories. I will likely go with the Cougars at this point. I tried looking for the Be Quiet Silent Wings 2 140mm but they seem impossible to get in the US at a decent price. I think you're confusing the two new Noctua lines? According to Noctua, the black ones are a new line (the IndustrialPPC line), whereas the Redux line (the cheaper one) is grey. The industrial line is probably going to be as premium, if not more, than the standard one (dust and water resistance, fiber reinforced frames, for example). BUILD LOGS: HELIOS - Latest Update: 2015-SEP-06 ::: ZEUS - BOTW 2013-JUN-28 ::: APOLLO - Complete: 2014-MAY-10OTHER STUFF: Cable Lacing Tutorial ::: What Is ZFS? ::: mincss Primer ::: LSI RAID Card Flashing TutorialFORUM INFO: Community Standards ::: The Moderating Team ::: 10TB+ Storage Showoff Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Author Oh is the Redux grey? I see the image below and you are right.. of sorts. The blades are black while the casing is grey. I thought it was completely grey. The Industrial series is all black with brown/beige accents at the corner. The Industrial series is definitely not for me, they are quite expensive (and equally premium) and really suited for high FPI rads at the very best. They seem to be really meant as server fans based on their flow descriptions. Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 The Industrial series is definitely not for me, they are quite expensive (and equally premium) and really suited for high FPI rads at the very best. They seem to be really meant as server fans based on their flow descriptions. Wait they're already out?! | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Oh is the Redux grey? I see the image below and you are right.. of sorts. The blades are black while the casing is grey. I thought it was completely grey. The Frame is bright grey, the blades are a darker grey (well, at least it looks dark grey to me). Pic is from Noctua's website gallery: The Industrial series is definitely not for me, they are quite expensive (and equally premium) and really suited for high FPI rads at the very best. They seem to be really meant as server fans based on their flow descriptions. Yeah, they're certainly going to cost you. I don't really have a need for a 2000 rpm fan (let alone a 3000 rpm one) either. If I hadn't already bought (and, probably more importantly, modded) all the fans for my build, I might buy one of the Noctua Industrial ones and see how it runs when you run it on lower rpms (say, between 700 and 1200 rpm), but the way things are now I don't feel too compelled to change. I must say that I'm a sucker for build quality, and from that POV I do feel a slight tickle for those industrial fans (or even a San Ace or a Delta, although those are too loud for my needs), but that's not going to be enough for me to change my setup. Wait they're already out?! Depends on which market you belong to. They've been launched according to Noctua's website, but it might be a while until you can buy them at your local retailer. For me, they're not available yet. BUILD LOGS: HELIOS - Latest Update: 2015-SEP-06 ::: ZEUS - BOTW 2013-JUN-28 ::: APOLLO - Complete: 2014-MAY-10OTHER STUFF: Cable Lacing Tutorial ::: What Is ZFS? ::: mincss Primer ::: LSI RAID Card Flashing TutorialFORUM INFO: Community Standards ::: The Moderating Team ::: 10TB+ Storage Showoff Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Author The San Aces are available in the US easily and I would much rather go with them than the Noctua fans. A guy on OCN got a few of them recently and they look great too! Wait they're already out?! What Alpenwasser said! A few places here are showing listings for them but I imagine they will be officially released next week. Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 What Alpenwasser said! A few places here are showing listings for them but I imagine they will be officially released next week. I should've waited a while or something... now I really want these prettier fans and just undervolt them. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Those Corsair fans are AF not SP fans by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Author I should've waited a while or something... now I really want these prettier fans and just undervolt them. Why would you want to do that though? There will likely be much better fans at better prices than those at the slower speeds you will get when they are undervolted- including the presently available Noctua fans. Other than the AP-15 and AP-14 (and some Delta and Sanyo Denki fans), most 3 pin fans are best at their set speeds and perform the same if not worse undervolted than other fans at 12v. Of course if looks are the only factor, go for it. I can't say anything against that Those Corsair fans are AF not SP fans by the way. Good eye, you win an imaginary rep from me. I can't believe no one across 3 forums caught it till now. Yes, the top 2 fans on the 120mm stack are the Corsair AF series- wanted to see who would catch it first! Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 That is the biggest case I've ever seen I'm intrigued +1 i5 4670k| Asrock H81M-ITX| EVGA Nex 650g| WD Black 500Gb| H100 with SP120s| ASUS Matrix 7970 Platinum (just sold)| Patriot Venom 1600Mhz 8Gb| Bitfenix Prodigy. Build log in progress Build Log here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/119926-yin-yang-prodigy-update-2-26-14/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 The San Aces are available in the US easily and I would much rather go with them than the Noctua fans. A guy on OCN got a few of them recently and they look great too! I recently bought three 120 × 38 mm San Ace fans, and I also have some 92 × 38 mm ones, and build quality on them is fantastic, I really like them. The downside is that they're too noisy. The 92 mm fans are high- rpm ones, and the 120 mm, while having pretty low rpms, have a motor which starts making clicking sounds when you undervolt them, so they're not very well suited for my purposes. I have searched high and low for 140 × 38 mm San Ace (or Delta, or Nidec and so on) fans wich low enough rpms for my purposes, but the ones I have found are 40 USD and more, and most likely still too loud judging from my experiences so far. But I'd love to have some, because build quality. Aside from that, I really don't need high performance from my fans, the most important thing is that they are as inaudible as possible when I undervolt them, and for that my Spectre Pros are very fine. BUILD LOGS: HELIOS - Latest Update: 2015-SEP-06 ::: ZEUS - BOTW 2013-JUN-28 ::: APOLLO - Complete: 2014-MAY-10OTHER STUFF: Cable Lacing Tutorial ::: What Is ZFS? ::: mincss Primer ::: LSI RAID Card Flashing TutorialFORUM INFO: Community Standards ::: The Moderating Team ::: 10TB+ Storage Showoff Topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 27, 2014 Author That is the biggest case I've ever seen I'm intrigued +1 May I point out Seross and his white TX-10D with THREE pedestals? He is 5'9" tall and that case doesn't even have the extended 150mm top on yet. Check out his build log here if interested: http://www.overclock.net/t/1374618/sponsored-excessive-insanity-5-computers-in-a-case-labs-tx10-d-with-triple-pedestals-sponsored-by-ek-water-blocks I recently bought three 120 × 38 mm San Ace fans, and I also have some 92 × 38 mm ones, and build quality on them is fantastic, I really like them. The downside is that they're too noisy. The 92 mm fans are high- rpm ones, and the 120 mm, while having pretty low rpms, have a motor which starts making clicking sounds when you undervolt them, so they're not very well suited for my purposes. I have searched high and low for 140 × 38 mm San Ace (or Delta, or Nidec and so on) fans wich low enough rpms for my purposes, but the ones I have found are 40 USD and more, and most likely still too loud judging from my experiences so far. But I'd love to have some, because build quality. Aside from that, I really don't need high performance from my fans, the most important thing is that they are as inaudible as possible when I undervolt them, and for that my Spectre Pros are very fine. Ya, most fans are not really good when undervolted. That's why I prefer PWM fans. Then I find out Corsair uses a stupid proprietary PWM signal that is not adhering to the Intel standard so that was a setback. Not surprised to hear the 92x38 mm San Aces were loud- I can imagine that totally! The good performing 140mm San Aces are loud and the quiet ones are not good performers Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Author So speaking of the new Noctua fans, Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 So speaking of the new Noctua fans, OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Author No need to thank me! I hope you like the new Noctua fans. Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 No need to thank me! I hope you like the new Noctua fans. I don't plan on buying any of them though. I grown to love their poopy colour. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Author When I brought up my thoughts on potentially getting this case powder coated a dark brown depending on pricing and quality, I was suggested to get a brown coolant and do a sewage-themed build Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Is it too late to switch the theme? Maybe a big barrel of... Radioactive material? Just a suggestion, but yeah. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Author Hehe.. That's more or less already taken: http://www.overclock.net/t/1469897/build-log-mont-noir-2-0-sth10-quad-lightnings-5x1-eyefinity-140mm-rads-and-fans-finished/0_50 That guy is crazy about green, particularly the radioactive green. Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Hehe.. That's more or less already taken: http://www.overclock.net/t/1469897/build-log-mont-noir-2-0-sth10-quad-lightnings-5x1-eyefinity-140mm-rads-and-fans-finished/0_50 That guy is crazy about green, particularly the radioactive green. Case isn't green. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Author Oh thank god for that! A radioactive green case would have been too much, even for him. Of course he recommended I powder coat this case green Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Oh thank god for that! A radioactive green case would have been too much, even for him. Of course he recommended I powder coat this case green Green accents? went crazy with photoshop, but I hope you get the Idea. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 OH, hey, are you interested in... http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/158196-rumikarimus-unofficial-avatar-banner-shop/?p=2108127 Check it out. | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 Author Green accents? went crazy with photoshop, but I hope you get the Idea. I hate you for that I can definitely see where people can like that, but I am more of a subtle kind of guy myself. I would love to see you go with something like that if/when you next get the chance. As far as the banners/avatar goes, thanks for the offer. I will be sure to take you up on it if I feel like it. Good stuff in there already! Sponsored Build log (In Progress): The Utterly Imbalanced CaseLabs TX10-D build(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 28, 2014 I hate you for that I can definitely see where people can like that, but I am more of a subtle kind of guy myself. I would love to see you go with something like that if/when you next get the chance. Hate me for photoshopping a pic? I'm confused about that whole post. Go with what for my next chance at what? | ABSTRACT760BUILDLOG | RUMIKARIMU'SPORTFOLIO | G290XBUILDLOG || ____ | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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