Which of these 80mm FANS is better?

[Stick_e_Mouse]

<b><A HREF="http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/ther80smarfa.html" target="_new">Thermaltake 80mm Smart Fan</A></b>
Maximum Air Flow
46 CFM @ lowest RPM
53 CFM @ highest RPM

Noise Level
27 dBA @ lowest RPM
39 dBA @ highest RPM

<b><A HREF="http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/80clearulwit.html" target="_new">Enermax 80mm Clear Ultra w/speed dial</A></b>
Low (1000 RPM): 25.4 CFM; 21 dBA
Medium (2000 RPM): 32.37 CFM; 27.4 dBA
High (3000 RPM): 39.8 CFM; 32.6 dBA


I'm looking for a good performing fan that is QUIET. As you can see, both these fans are speed adjustable-the TT is automatic, while the Enermax is manual...looks like the TT would be the sensible fan to get, but i could get the Enermax rather easily for cheap, compared to the TT. I'm really thinking of just getting the Enermax....what do you think? Does anyone own either? How does it fair in terms of performance, and most important--NOISE LEVEL!

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[Stick_e_Mouse]

On the side note....
anyone ever used the <b>Arctic Alumina Thermal Compound</b>?
I guess it's a low-end Artic Silver III substitute--probably not as good, but less than half the price.

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[HonestJhon]

i would say to get the enermax...seeing as how the thermal probes on the TT fans are uaually kinda crap...and people end up cutting them off...
and the enermax fans are NICE. and 21dba is barely noticeable, i think...


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[williamc]

I own two of the enermax in my Antec case, they're great. HIGHLY recommend them. I believe you can get them for 8 dollars apiece with a 3pin to 4pin pass through power adapter from www.directron.com still. Bought mine there, good price, good fan.

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[pr497]

i would get the enermax....
TT doesnt seem to know how to measure sound in db so the 27 db at lowest setting may actually be 37 db.
i have TT's crystal orb and its rated at 26 db...but its louder than my cpu fan...thats at 37 db...

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[Stick_e_Mouse]

Alright!
Looks like i'll be getting the Enermax.
Thanks for the input, everyone!

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