Joined on 02/08/05
quiet & powerful
Pros: This is by far the quietest fan that I've owned for the amount of air that it moves. And it moves a decent amount.
Cons: This fan does not perform well if there is ANY backpressure. I would not install it except in a fully open blowhole with a wire grill. Most cases have punched openings which form a grill for their fans. If your case is like that, either be prepared to cut one big hole yourself or buy a different fan.
Overall Review: This isn't really a 130mm fan, it's a 120mm fan in a 130mm housing. Even still, this is the best case exhaust fan I've ever owned.
Unhappy
Pros: Works.
Cons: Does not run at stated 5-5-5-15 timings, even at a lower FSB (372 Mhz / DDR774) in my system. Had to clock it down to 6-6-6-18 for the machine to POST. Rather unhappy.
Great Case!
Pros: This is a great case at a great price. It's lightweight, very sturdy and well laid out. The cable management chase behind the drive bays is a really nice touch.
Cons: The case might be a bit small if you have an extra long video card or an extended ATX motherboard. I installed a standard ATX board and had plenty of space.
pricey for what you get
Pros: The fan definately looks sweet, and is very quiet.
Cons: Be aware that at 37 CFM, the fan does not move much air. And it's not much quieter than most other fans turned down to half speed on a fan controller.
Overall Review: Buy it for the looks, not the performance.
Bright, but loud
Pros: This fan is very bright, and moves a lot of air.
Cons: I found it to be rather noisy, compared to other fans I own. I'd suggest putting it on a fan controller.
Overall Review: It really lights up my case. It's a nice color, red with a hint of orange.