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gmat · 10-30-2002, 09:53 AM

Tests and experience (from BillA amonst others) show the BiX is quite restrictive for the airflow.
You'd better have a fan with high static pressure, and pull air from the rad + push it through the PSU. The said fan will make more noise than a low-spinning PAPST or Panaflo, but still it will be less annoying than a 80mm.
The PAPST 4412 NGML (67cfm / 32dBA) seems a good compromise.
Just make sure the PSU heatsinks receive a decent amount of airflow..

10-30-2002, 09:53 AM	#6
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	Tests and experience (from BillA amonst others) show the BiX is quite restrictive for the airflow. You'd better have a fan with high static pressure, and pull air from the rad + push it through the PSU. The said fan will make more noise than a low-spinning PAPST or Panaflo, but still it will be less annoying than a 80mm. The PAPST 4412 NGML (67cfm / 32dBA) seems a good compromise. Just make sure the PSU heatsinks receive a decent amount of airflow..