EVERCOOL EC-8038 Series FAN-EC8038H12BA 80mm Case Cooling Fan

Pros: Strong Air Flow out of Computer to keep it cools!

Cons: There are surprised CPU and Chassis Fans have 3,000 RPM up to 18,000

Pros: Engineered in Taiwan
Lotta airflow for the sound level
Double ball-bearing for long-life
Solidly constructed

Cons: Relatively Expensive
Fans come with screws only - no connector behind std. 3-pin, no grill, etc.
Not THAT quiet
Deep 38mm Fan

Other Thoughts: I am super suspicious that fan manufacturers *might* be exaggerating their airflow claims and might be "telling a little white lie" when it comes to noise output. It could happen.

I measured these, and mine are putting out about 50cfm, so I'm not getting that "maximum" 67.1 cfm. "Maximum" might include a tail-wind.

Also, I tried a pair of those super-high output Vantecs, and these are quieter, but not by an amazing amount. These should be half as loud (44 dba vs 55 dba), but they don't seem half as loud. I didn't measure, so could be subjective. A 55 dba fan is suitable only in a data-center, not an office or bedroom. 44 dba is on the upper-limit of what I would consider acceptable. Not quiet, still making enough noise that you KNOW your computer is on and the fans are working, but not data-center loud.

I can't say I'm in love with the fans, but I'll keep them nonetheless.

Pros: A nice little fan that moves a lot of air and will last longer than most systems.

Cons: Gets pretty loud when cranked up.

Other Thoughts: Put this fan in a Evercool hard drive bay cooler--switched out the fans to match the cfm of other fans I have at the end of a thermal duct.