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Nicepants42 · 12-13-2004, 09:52 PM

I've been reading a bunch of threads here regarding blowers, and noticed that the best thread died a few months back - I'd like to try and get some discussion going again.

For frame of reference, this if my first WC setup. I just got my AquaXtreme 50Z in. No radiator yet, but I'm hoping to get something that is fairly thin, (ideally ~25mm) with face surface area ~430 to ~500 cm^2. I will be cooling an A64 3000+ and a GPU, which may be TEC'ed.

I'm looking at blowers right now - 5 in particular linked below - and would appreciate comments regarding noise and cooling effectiveness. I will likely be under-volting. My priorities, in order, are: performance, noise, power consumption, money, space, 'bling.

Links:
insane 436 cfm blower capable of escape velocity for $50
slightly more reasonable 176 cfm blower that has a nice large intake and low rpm for $45
very reasonable 80 cfm blower that I will probably buy because it's only $7
very small blower with very few specified specifications that is only $8
super tiny blower that I have only listed because it is amazingly cheap at only $4

I'm thinking that if the 80cfm unit doesn't completely suck, $7 is a steal. Realistically, I'm thinking that the 176 cfm Grainger is probably my best bet for noise/performance. It's fins appear to be curved forward, and the wheel is nice and big, allowing for lower rpm's (and noise, hopefully).

Also, I'd like to know if someone(s) would be interested in testing some blowers for the purpose of getting some P-Q curves to hurl in the face of those using axial cooling.

I have thick skin and an open mind - feel free to be brutally honest with your comments.

12-13-2004, 09:52 PM	#1
Nicepants42 Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beacon, NY Posts: 28	Blowers - looking for experience and discussion I've been reading a bunch of threads here regarding blowers, and noticed that the best thread died a few months back - I'd like to try and get some discussion going again. For frame of reference, this if my first WC setup. I just got my AquaXtreme 50Z in. No radiator yet, but I'm hoping to get something that is fairly thin, (ideally ~25mm) with face surface area ~430 to ~500 cm^2. I will be cooling an A64 3000+ and a GPU, which may be TEC'ed. I'm looking at blowers right now - 5 in particular linked below - and would appreciate comments regarding noise and cooling effectiveness. I will likely be under-volting. My priorities, in order, are: performance, noise, power consumption, money, space, 'bling. Links: insane 436 cfm blower capable of escape velocity for $50 slightly more reasonable 176 cfm blower that has a nice large intake and low rpm for $45 very reasonable 80 cfm blower that I will probably buy because it's only $7 very small blower with very few specified specifications that is only $8 super tiny blower that I have only listed because it is amazingly cheap at only $4 I'm thinking that if the 80cfm unit doesn't completely suck, $7 is a steal. Realistically, I'm thinking that the 176 cfm Grainger is probably my best bet for noise/performance. It's fins appear to be curved forward, and the wheel is nice and big, allowing for lower rpm's (and noise, hopefully). Also, I'd like to know if someone(s) would be interested in testing some blowers for the purpose of getting some P-Q curves to hurl in the face of those using axial cooling. I have thick skin and an open mind - feel free to be brutally honest with your comments.