[mythtv-users] Case fan for M350 case

[David Knight]

On Mon, April 26, 2010 2:02 pm, Brent Bolin wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 6:50 AM, Phusion <phusion2k at gmail.com> wrote:
>> What is a good case fan for the M350 case? Is the one from the website
>> good enough?
>>
>> http://www.mini-box.com/Top-Motor-40x4010mm-Case-Fans
>>
>> I am curious what others have used that fits. Let me know.
>>
>> Phusion
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>
> Have 3 of these cases.  Using Zotac boards.
>
> When you talk about case fans are you thinking about mounting to the
> front or the top mounts that would need the bracket?
>
> Not sure about your install, but the front type mount wouldn't really
> work because in my case the Ram simms block most of the air flow.
>
> These cases have very good air flow.  I removed the chipset fan that
> came with the motherboard for a long time.  I put it back on yesterday
> after feeling the temp on the heat sink.
>
> The fan that comes with the Zotac is quiet, but is definitely
> noticeable when used in a bedroom.
>
> I was looking at these fans on newegg -
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185039&cm_re=chipset_fan-_-35-185-039-_-Product
>
> Looks like a very quiet fan, but not sure about the power usage.  Info
> doesn't go into much detail.  If I was to go this route I would
> replace the current fan with this.  Attached to the heat sink.
>
> Anything I put in these cases needs to be about 10mm thick.
>
>

Have you looked at other case fans such as

Noiseblocker BlackSilent Fan XM1 40mm -
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-003-NB

Fractal Design 40mm Silent Cooling Fan -
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-004-FD

Does it have to be 40mm? or can you fit larger fans? Sharkoon 80mm fans
are pretty good and what I use in my HTPC with a 7v mod.

Regards

Dave K.