32€95
I bought 3 of these models to replace the fans in my PC11ART tower bought on LDLC.
The original fans made the noise of an aeroplane engine as it took off, but these noctua fans ensure almost perfect silence, with a slight murmur audible when it's completely quiet.
As for the cooling, no worries, they do the job perfectly.
What's more, I was able to fit them in without any problem, despite the anti-vibration lugs.
Expensive but well supplied bundle, very quiet and more than correct airflow for 800rpm. Took it as a replacement for an Antec NE700G ZEN EC power supply bought here brand new a week ago, supposed to be silent but which makes a noise not possible and whistles... So again, a good point for Noctua, a bad one for Antec, and another bad one for LDLC because you can't comment on their items if you've had them mounted in a configuration by them.
The best performance and silence ever. I would definitely buy it again, in 20 years when it's at the end of its life maybe...
That said, to install it you have to force rubber rods through the holes.
For this to work I had to :
- cut part of the rubber rod collars that clip on the holes
- make room in the case to have a good grip on these rods, and pull like a brute so that they go through and clip correctly.
It's a bit of a pain but once it's done you're good to go until the next time you change the case.
Another thing, there are two bonus cables in the box. An extension cable, and a cable that allows to have less RPM. If the fan voltage is not 100%, this last cable will make the fan stall because it will turn too slowly. This is normal for any fan, but you need to be aware of it.
The price is not cheap, but when you see all the accessories and the presentation, the price remains reasonable.
bought to replace the molex fans of the Zalman Z9 neo, well... it's worth 21€.
- great package (we don't care but it looks great)
- Extension cable, 3pin -> molex adapter, and rpm reduction cable included with the fan.
- No need to play with fanspeed or anything else, you can't hear them (and I'm sick of the noise)
So yes it costs 21€ but at least no surprise it's perfect
High quality product: quiet for a relatively large air flow, various screws and wiring. Nothing to complain about, completely satisfied for the few extra euros compared to a cheap fan.
