StarTech.com Quiet Case Fan With TX3 Connector

Advantages: Can be used with a screwdriver
Disadvantages: You can lose these

...The perfect screw for any toolbox. This screw is made out of metal. This screw is an ideal length for application on many different surfaces, with a wide thread for extra holding power and to reduce cross-threading. When many are used, these do a much better job than 'no more nails'. These screws are great for mounting fans and also used for other DIY jobs around the house. StarTech.com provides an extensive range of screws for all purposes. They also provide a great customer service. Other Information To apply any screw, you require a screwdriver. These come in a range of sizes and prices. You may also find high-tech electric screwdrivers available from all good retailers or screw by hand if you've got the patience and small hands. Giants may find this impossible though! However, before you purchase these, make... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: The size and weight is amazing!
Disadvantages: It can be a little bit noisey

...of the new TX I would say is the occasional extra noise of the fan. You only really notice this when working in quiet areas and it doesn't really bother me anyway. The only other thing I would say is that it doesn't come packaged with a laptop case so I bought a slip cover separately but WARNING: you will not find a generic case to fit this tiny laptop so a Sony case will cost about another £45. but then if you can afford the TX what's another 45 quid!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Relatively cheap, 3-speed settings, nice blue colour
Disadvantages: Quite audible when on high and even on medium

...As you might expect, it's difficult to write an in-depth review of a case fan without having any expensive equipment to detect airflow and noise, but judging by the way these seem to keep my system cool and stay quiet at the same time, I'd say they're not half bad. The fans came already insterted when I got my cae although I imagine they're not very hard to fit anyway, as like all fans, all you need to do is screw in four screws to mount it. All three of the fans which came of my case also used 4 pin molex connectors as wel, although form the pictures it seems like they also supports the 3 pin motherboard connector if you buy them on their own. On the power cable to the fan there is also a 3 position switch which changes the speed of the fan depending on how cool you want your system, at the sacrifice of more noise. When the fan... Read review

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