Top Picks For Replacing 12VDC Power Supply Fan

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Just pulled a dead Yate Loon D80SM-12 #804, 80MM 3x3, out of a Peter Chou. What do you guys think is the best fan out there in the sub $10 range, factoring in low noise, longevity, looking to replace the original with same 2 wire blk/red configuration, soldered directly to the PSB.
 
Longevity = ball bearing fan and NOT a sleeve bearing.

Noice = the decibel rating of the fan. Find a good balance between CFM rating (Cubic Feet per Minute - air flow rating) and the decibel rating that makes you happy with the noise level.

RJ
 
I appreciate the info, still looking for brand choices that would be home use friendly, low noise, fair price does a great job cooling the components, Cooler Guys has a medium speed Yate Loon replacement for $3.95 but there's an extra yellow wire beside blk/red, guess I could cut the harness maybe eliminate the extra yellow wire, not sure without some more research, googled it, real PITA finding a 2 wire configuration that I can just solder to the power supply board.
 
I would suggest a Panaflo fan. I have used them almost excusively in computers I have built for a few years.

They are a "Fluid dynamic bearing" Fan. Their ratio of decibels to CFM of air moved is fantastic. There are varieties you can choose from I suggest the low sfm ones, as they are quite quiet.

As far as the yellow wire goes it is for RPM monitoring/throttling. You do not need it if it isn't connected no big deal.
 
I appreciate the info, still looking for brand choices that would be home use friendly, low noise, fair price does a great job cooling the components, Cooler Guys has a medium speed Yate Loon replacement for $3.95 but there's an extra yellow wire beside blk/red, guess I could cut the harness maybe eliminate the extra yellow wire, not sure without some more research, googled it, real PITA finding a 2 wire configuration that I can just solder to the power supply board.

The yellow wire is usually an rpm sense wire used when installed on a computer mobo. Usually you can pull the sticker back on the fan and it gives you access to the solder points for the wires. Unsolder the wires and use the ones from your original fan if the connectors are different. Make sure you note which wire is positive and negative on the new fan prior to removing the wires.
 
+1 on the yellow wire being ignored. It's not needed if your application has no use for it.
 
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