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nmmnp · 11-04-2002, 02:53 PM

Tried to search this out, but didn't see anything. Sorry if this has been covered before but I've seen a lot of discussion on fans and something still confuses me when the subject turns to quiet fans. I know that different bearings can make a difference, but when comparing the same style fans (i.e. ball bearing) is it all about the decibals? I have an 92m Enermax adjustable speed fan (supposedly 41-52 cfm @ 18-32 db but I've been told these specs are off). Should this be quieter than any other ball bearing fan with a higher db rating, or are there other factors I'm missing?

Thanks

11-04-2002, 02:53 PM	#1
nmmnp Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 3	Is it all about the decibals Tried to search this out, but didn't see anything. Sorry if this has been covered before but I've seen a lot of discussion on fans and something still confuses me when the subject turns to quiet fans. I know that different bearings can make a difference, but when comparing the same style fans (i.e. ball bearing) is it all about the decibals? I have an 92m Enermax adjustable speed fan (supposedly 41-52 cfm @ 18-32 db but I've been told these specs are off). Should this be quieter than any other ball bearing fan with a higher db rating, or are there other factors I'm missing? Thanks