- Joined
- Jun 16, 2003
- Location
- Melbourne
What's the difference between Mr. Generic 80mm fan and an Antec or Tornado?
In other words, aside from size differences, is there any real fan 'tech' that should be considered or is one fan just as good as the other?
I have read that the Tornado has some sort of blade enhancement that 'straightens' airflow directly downwards. Are there any other sort of neat little tricks fans do? Are there any differences between heat sink fans and case fans?
I know there are variable speed fans but at the end of the day, can't any fan be variable speed with external controls? Is there anything that is within the fin design or case design of fans that makes them stand apart from their peers?
If all fans are equal, in terms of performance, then hot damn, I'm gettin' me some of these:
Aluminium Frame Fans
80mm
92mm
120mm
In other words, aside from size differences, is there any real fan 'tech' that should be considered or is one fan just as good as the other?
I have read that the Tornado has some sort of blade enhancement that 'straightens' airflow directly downwards. Are there any other sort of neat little tricks fans do? Are there any differences between heat sink fans and case fans?
I know there are variable speed fans but at the end of the day, can't any fan be variable speed with external controls? Is there anything that is within the fin design or case design of fans that makes them stand apart from their peers?
If all fans are equal, in terms of performance, then hot damn, I'm gettin' me some of these:
Aluminium Frame Fans
80mm
92mm
120mm