Are noctua fans worth 20 bucks a piece?

[amuffin]

the 92mm noctua fans are 20 bucks each, are there any fans that perform just as well and are nearly as quiet a bit cheaper?

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Research 92mm fans, if thats the size you want,
and pay attention to CFM and DB ratings, high cfm= better cooling, but at a DB cost, i.e. better fans are louder, then see if you can find a balance you can live with
Moto

 

[davcon]

Yep these are good
Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XE1
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8405/fan-522/Noiseblocker_NB-BlackSilentFan_XE1_92mmx25mm_Ultra_Quiet_Fan_-_1500_RPM_-_17_dBA.html?tl=g36c15s59
Nexus DF1209SL-3 92mm Case Fan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835610005

 

[vigilante212]

noctua makes some of the quietest fans.

 

[amuffin]

I know they are good but you are paying a premium for them