140mm fans?

[virtualrain]

Hi,

I'm moving to a Cooler Master Stacker 830 case for my water cooling rig which supports 140mm fans. I'm trying to track down a good place to buy 140mm fans that are silent and allow a wide range of operating voltages to control them from my Aquaero fan controller.

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 that can be purchased online:

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!

 

[J-Mag]

THe Cooler Master Stacker 830 has premade mounts for 140mm? I don't think I have ever seen that in a case...

 

[maverick777]

Yes it have fan mounts for 140mm fans. It's on the side panel. Although I think if you uses 140mm fans you have to take out the filters, which kinda suck because that means your case will get dusty pretty quick. The airflow on this case is simply awesome. I know I have to clean out my filters every 2 weeks tops, I usually do it once a week.

In terms of the fans, if 140mm Yate Loons are anywhere near as good as their 120mm ones, I'd go with them. Cheap and very good.

I'm using 2 120mm Yate Loons on the side and they've worked great so far.

 

[virtualrain]

Hi, can you do me a favor while I'm waiting for my 830 to arrive...

Can you measure the gap between the side fan tray door (when it's closed) and any PCI cards sitting in the Mobo... I'm interested in how much clearance there is between the fan door and say the graphics card.

Thanks!

 

[rincewind]

Aerocool fans are actually very good, although the blades feel a little flimsy. I have a 120mm in my case and it is as near to silent as you can expect. Airflow is very good considering the lack of noise, and the 92mm version on my bro's AthlonXP cooler is similarly good. Blue UV on both to boot!

 

[crazjayz]

Go with Deltas and a fan controller.

 

[synaps3]

I say Yate Loons. They are great fans.