Best budget blue led fans?

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

Hey,

I need 2 120mm bleu led fans for my new build for about $10.

I'm thinking of the:
Cooler Master (SickleFlow) R4-L2R-20AC-GP
or
BitFenix Spectre LED (blue)

I heard the cooler masters cant be used as top fans because of the bearing design is this true?

Wich one should I get or does anyone has other recommendations?

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

When it comes down to price, you want to pay attention to two things, noise and airflow. Sometimes the cheap fans can last forever and sometimes they die after a month or two. That could be said with all fans but when I buy fans, I usually stick with what I've used that have good track records, Gelid fans work well for me. They aren't cheap but they aren't as expensive as others. Cooler Master and Thermaltake make good budget fans. Enermax fans are good too. I've never used BitFenix fans so I can't really make an unbiased opinion. Go for whichever has the lowest noise and highest airflow.

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

Do you suggest a specific one?

Also is there anyone that has good experience with any specific blue led fan?

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

Of the two, I'd pick the Cooler Master fan.

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

Does anyone know if I can use the cm's on top?

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

I've never heard of an orientation restriction on a fan before. I don't see why it wouldn't work as a top mounted fan as it uses a sleeve bearing.

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

I thought it was weird too, thanks

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

Your welcome. Hope everything works out the way you wanted it to.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

Does anyone know if I can use the cm's on top? < Yes

BitFenix Spectre LED (blue) < The pro version of these are better than the Coolermaster fans.

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

This is true but exceeds his $10 budget per fan.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

Coolermasters are a lot louder.

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

According to the specs they are under 19db which I don't consider too bad for a 2000 RPM fan. From the two he listed, the CM fan pushes over 20CFM more air and runs at a comparable noise level according to specs.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

Once you've bought a few , like i have you realize those specs are bogus.

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

Meh, i concede since I have never used either of those. I was merely answering his questions with the specs I could pull up for them. On a serious note, I have used some fans that were considered noisy but after the system was built, the fans were barely audible.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

No you did a great job, but once you've used a few you will no the db is off.They move a lot of air , but when ramped up they get noisy.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

For the price they are a great option.

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

I love feedback like yours even responding after I selected an awnser.
What blue led fans do you recommend for around $10,-?
Also I knew the cm were loud but I'm going to plug them in to my mobo so I can turn them down a little if I get them

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

As long as you can turn the down the rpms they are the best 10.00 choice.

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

alright last question: What are the first good fans for the money above 10,-?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-120mm-BFF-LPRO-12025B-RP/dp/B00891XD2E/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1371330186&sr=1-1&keywords=bitfenix+blue

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

How much better is this then the non pro? because it costs twice as many as the non pro and cm SickleFlow

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 15, 2013

Much better sturdier.

L Helps · Jun 15, 2013

The're to expensive but I can go with the BitFenix Spectre LED PWM or the ones I posted in the op. Whats best?

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

BitFenix Spectre 120mm
1000 RPM +/- 10%
Bearing: Fluid Dynamic
Airflow: 43.5 CFM +/- 10%
Noise Level: <20 db
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/spectre-led#specs

BitFenix Spectre Pro 120mm
1200 RPM +/- 10%
Bearing: Fluid Dynamic
Airflow: 56.22 CFM +/- 10%
Noise Level: 18.9db
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/accessories/spectre-pro-led

Edit: Take note the Non-Pro version has a 3pin power connector while the Pro is a 3/4 pin.

Guest · Jun 15, 2013

SickleFlow 120 Blue LED Fan R4-L2R-20AC-GP
2000 RPM
Bearing: Long Life Sleeve
Airflow: 69 CFM
Noise Level: 19db

http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=1655&product_id=2915

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