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TAN N.

TAN N.

Joined on 06/30/06

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Most Favorable Review

Nice quiet PWM fan

Noctua NF-F12 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)
Noctua NF-F12 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (120mm, Brown)

Pros: Used to replace the rather noisy fan that came with the Corsair H60. Had it in push-pull configuration in conjunction with a SP Quiet fan I had lying around. While it does have less Static Pressure performance than the Corsair fan, it is nice and quiet, with 2 of the Noctua fans in a push-pull configuration is it still whisper quiet. Plus it comes with various accessories already included.

Cons: Noctua coloring scheme.

11/11/2013
Most Critical Review

okay case for the money

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: + Fairly compact + still has 3.5" bay for media card readers + better suited for mini-ATX boards + Stamped in MoBo standoffs

Cons: - Lots of sharp edges to cut your hands - Tool-less drive installation, pretty useless. Screws work better. the 3.5" media card reader can only use one screw and feels flimsy installed - The top vents, you can't really install a standard 120mm fan - Compact interior isn't ideal for full ATX boards - Power Supply filter isn't really designed that well for removal to clean

Overall Review: * Buy an additional case fan, any quiet cheapo one (LED not required) will do and move the stock Blue LED fan to the front of the case.

works fine, but... fit....

Multi-Function LCD Fan Controller Panel Black
Multi-Function LCD Fan Controller Panel Black

Pros: 4 inputs for fans, easy to read display & SD card reader

Cons: with the Corsair Carbide 300R case.... the bezel does not fit through the front panel. If I need to remove the front panel for cleaning, I have to uninstall the reader from the inside. Pretty annoying.

Good fan, great price for a 2 pack

XIGMATEK FCB (Fluid Circulative Bearing) Cooling System Crystal Series CLF-F1251 120mm Blue LED Case Fan, 2 pcs in 1 package CFS-SXGJS-BU2
XIGMATEK FCB (Fluid Circulative Bearing) Cooling System Crystal Series CLF-F1251 120mm Blue LED Case Fan, 2 pcs in 1 package CFS-SXGJS-BU2

Pros: Price compared to just buying one. Just bright enough LED lighting

Cons: Noisy at full speed

Overall Review: My Zalman Z12plus case has a 2-speed switch. At lower speed (approx 1200 rpm, it is whisper quiet. So, the 2-speed switch connector is connected to this fan and a Corsair Air series SP Quiet (front fan). The resistor from the Corsair fan is for the bottom mounted Xigmatek fan. Some complained about the LED look. Solution? Don't buy a fan that has LEDs in them.

11/11/2013

Fan filter for cheap

Silverstone FF121 120mm Fan Grille and Filter Kit
Silverstone FF121 120mm Fan Grille and Filter Kit

Pros: It's a fan filter that is thin and has some give (as it's plastic). It is thin enough to clear the Cooler Master Elite 120 front bezel. The Cooler Master screws do work, just need to push down harder to engage the threading.

Cons: It wasn't free

11/11/2013

Great budget power supply

CORSAIR CX Series CX500 500W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply
CORSAIR CX Series CX500 500W 80 PLUS BRONZE Active PFC ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

Pros: Quiet, cables are sleeved

Cons: None

Overall Review: I have used the Corsair CX500, both modular and non-modular over a few builds, including a m-ITX build in a ridiculously tight Cooler Master Elite 120 case with no issues with cable management

10/20/2013