140mm fan experience and where to buy?

[virtualrain]

Hi,

I'm moving to a Cooler Master Stacker 830 case which supports 140mm fans.

I've done a bit of research that I'll share but if anyone has anything to add, please let me know.

There are three companies that appear to make 140mm fans:

1. Aerocool: (http://www.aerocool.us/p-accessory/strameliner/streamliner.htm)

Nice looking, but suspect noise specs. Also the operating voltage is very limited (apparently they won't start under 10V). I'd be interested in knowing if after they start, if they will slow down to say 7V or 5V... anyone? It's key for me to be able to control the fans with a fan controller.

2. Yate Loon: (http://www.yateloon.com/style/conte...tomer_id=1356&name_id=31277&rid=8511&id=38839)

They have three models... the SL is the silent low speed model. Apparently good voltage range and low noise. Availability? Can someone help out here? This German ebay seller has the medium and high versions: http://stores.ebay.de/silencio-777_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ0QQftidZ2QQtZkm

3. Sharkoon: (http://www.sharkoon.com/enghtml/fans_system.htm)

They have three models as well. I have inquired about availability here in NA. CrazyPC sells the high speed version only (http://www.crazypc.com/products/fans/140mmfans.htm).

This French company has an English version of their site and they sell the products but are currently back-ordered (http://www.pc-look.com/boutik/product_info.php?products_id=4344&referer=PrixMateriel)

Does anyone know of any other sources for the Sharkoon or Yates fans?

Can anyone comment on the lowest operating voltage for these various fans?

Thanks!

 

[holli4pirating]

I'm sure there are more out there, check electronics distributiors/stores. I'd bet that papst or sanyo denki make some.
If you can get a model number of a fan you're looking for, you can almost certainly get it from O2xygen.com. They can get just about anything (I'm pretty sure they sell to Digikey).