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Cooler Master Dual Ball Bearing 80mm Cooling Fan for Computer Cases and CPU Coolers

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 174 ratings
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Brand Cooler Master
Voltage 12 Volts
Cooling Method Air
Noise Level 29.5 dB
Maximum Rotational Speed 2400 RPM
UPC 132017839561 033585394851 836837002050
Global Trade Identification Number 04719512060148
Manufacturer Cooler Master USA, Inc.

About this item

  • Higher air flow to enhance cooling performance
  • 2 Ball bearing for longer life expectancy
  • Silent operation for case cooling
  • RoHS Compliance
  • 2400 rpm / Air Flow 34.23 CFM
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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the fan to work well for cooling and providing good airflow. It works consistently for them, lowering computer temperatures. Many consider it a good value for the price and cheap. The fan is reliable, easy to install, and provides thorough airflow for its size. However, opinions differ on the noise level.

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72 customers mention "Works well"72 positive0 negative

Customers like the fan. They say it works well, has decent air flow, and gets the job done nicely. Some mention it's easy to install and quiet, while others find it louder than expected. The fan is well-designed and pushes a good amount of air for an 80mm fan.

"...The fan is well designed, and pushes a good amount of air for an 80mm fan. However, it is not as quiet as I would have liked...." Read more

"...adapters on a free power connector in another machine and both performed quite well...." Read more

"...Being a ball bearing fan, it works well and I expect it to out-live my dinosaur...." Read more

"This fan works good, I have seen cooler temperatures in my case. I do think it is a bit on the noisy side...." Read more

46 customers mention "Cooling"46 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the cooling performance of the fan. They mention it's a good cooling solution for those needing an 80mm fan with a 3 pin connector. The fans drop the temperature of their computer several degrees and are fairly quiet. Installation was easy, and their computer now runs 2x cooler with the extra air circulation. They feel the cool air coming out and consider it a good little fan that holds up to the heat of the electronics they are trying to cool.

"...Now I have VERY quit fans while still keeping the computer quite cool...." Read more

"...After installing the fan, temperatures never go above 53 degrees. However, this fan is very loud...." Read more

"...if you want to go for "whisper quiet"; otherwise, this fan is probably good enough." Read more

"...That's really my only complaint, but all in all it's a good little fan and I like it." Read more

33 customers mention "Air flow"31 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the airflow. They find it quiet yet provides thorough airflow for its size.

"...The fan is well designed, and pushes a good amount of air for an 80mm fan. However, it is not as quiet as I would have liked...." Read more

"...My computer runs even cooler now. It's a good fan, and pushes or pulls a lot of air...." Read more

"...at full speed is quieter than the 120mm fan at 70% speed, it's blowing more air, it's spinning faster, and it's quieter...." Read more

"...This thing puts out a tremendous amount of air for its size...." Read more

29 customers mention "Value for money"25 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money. They mention it's inexpensive and good value.

"...good results with Cooler Master fans before, and so this one being inexpensive and rated as relatively quiet, I bought a few...." Read more

"...Overall these are certainly good units for the price." Read more

"...Otherwise it won't help much. Overall, this is a great purchase at $5. It does make a bit of noise by the way (not too loud), but what fan doesn't?..." Read more

"Cheap enough, quiet enough, effective enough...." Read more

18 customers mention "Reliability"14 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the product's reliability. They find it quiet, with solid construction and a high-quality design. The bearing case fans are durable and last longer than sleeve bearing fans.

"...Typical quality PSU fans mask the low noise of these units so sound isn't a problem...." Read more

"...Master has been making case hardware for a long time and are known for solid, dependable products. This fan should prove dependable as well." Read more

"It's a good quality fan, however - not as quite as hoped for. but it does move good amount of air" Read more

"...REVIEW: Yeah I was screwing in the screws, and the plastic started to crack a little bit, so I had to back out the screws and then re-screw them in..." Read more

14 customers mention "Speed"14 positive0 negative

Customers like the fan's speed. They say it runs smoothly, blows more air, spins faster, and is quieter than other fans. The fan has a 2400 RPM and variable speed option.

"...than the 120mm fan at 70% speed, it's blowing more air, it's spinning faster, and it's quieter...." Read more

"...This fan works fine with the 3-connector plug, but runs full speed all the time...." Read more

"...My PC is a lot cooler and runs at an even better performance than it ever did before...." Read more

"...Now it runs smoothly and I feel the cool air coming out. It consumes only 1.2 watts which means it costs 25 cents/year for my energy bill...." Read more

13 customers mention "Ease of installation"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the fan easy to install. It connects directly to the computer and takes less than 2 minutes to set up. The fan is perfect for DIY computer builders or those looking for additional cooling.

"...side to the labeled side (with the wires), which is useful to know prior to installation...." Read more

"...The fan looks and feels medium quality but was very easy to install and connects directly to the MB...." Read more

"...was my first time opening a computer case and I'm surprised how easy installing this fan was! Took less than 2 minutes!..." Read more

"Installing was easy but the plastic where you screw it in does not feel all that sturdy. I have it on continuously and it seems to do the job...." Read more

98 customers mention "Noise level"62 positive36 negative

Customers have different views on the noise level of the fan. Some find it quiet, working well for over a year without too much noise. Others say it's louder than other fans at full speed.

"...Master fans before, and so this one being inexpensive and rated as relatively quiet, I bought a few...." Read more

"...Typical quality PSU fans mask the low noise of these units so sound isn't a problem...." Read more

"...was annoying and the fan is a constant whine, but it's definitely pretty loud. I'm going to install a Silverstone fan next that is the same price." Read more

"...However, this fan is very loud. It isn't ridiculously loud but it is loud enough that I have already investigated other fans and will be..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • ConsumerAdvocate
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great fan but only moderatly quiet
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I bought these to install in my HTPC. The Silverstone case I bought (despite being excellent in every other regard) has sub-par fans that were too noisy for my taste. I've had good results with Cooler Master fans before, and so this one being inexpensive and rated as relatively quiet, I bought a few. The fan is well designed, and pushes a good amount of air for an 80mm fan. However, it is not as quiet as I would have liked. My fan connections are direct to a molex connector, so I didn't have the option of using the bios to slow down the fan speed. I ended up buying a fan speed controller and setting it to 50% power. Now I have VERY quit fans while still keeping the computer quite cool.

    My recommendation is that if you are looking for a very quiet fan, either spend a bit more on a better fan, or invest in a fan speed controller.
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  • escherplex
    5.0 out of 5 stars certainly good units for the price
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    Two of these were purchased for an eventual new build using a 10YO ATX customizing case housing an Asus E35M1-M PRO MB + 2 burners + 2 320GB WD HDD-s for use as a backup system. Both were tested using included Molex adapters on a free power connector in another machine and both performed quite well. Air flow is from the solid silver decal side to the labeled side (with the wires), which is useful to know prior to installation. Typical quality PSU fans mask the low noise of these units so sound isn't a problem. Nor is the fan action so enthusiastic that a rheostat for controlling the speed worth considering. Overall these are certainly good units for the price.
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  • Robert Schmidt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loud but effective
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    I used this as a side intake fan for my desktop. Noticed two changes, on Core Temp my CPU temp dropped about 3-4 degrees Celsius while idling and maybe 4-5 Celsius while under load. This was vs a case with no fans at all (except for the CPU fan of course). Second change was the sound of the fan easily drowns out that of every other noise my computer makes. That's not a horrible thing since some of it was annoying and the fan is a constant whine, but it's definitely pretty loud. I'm going to install a Silverstone fan next that is the same price.
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  • thompsr2
    3.0 out of 5 stars Works, but loud
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I bought this fan to help cool the new video card that I recently installed. Before installing the fan, the video card was reaching temperatures of up to 85 degrees. After installing the fan, temperatures never go above 53 degrees. However, this fan is very loud. It isn't ridiculously loud but it is loud enough that I have already investigated other fans and will be purchasing one soon.
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Too loud
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I have owned two of these fans and the first worked fine without too much noise for over a year. I ordered a second one and it is so loud that I am going to have to replace it. I looked into Cooler Master's warranty and I would have to pay shipping to get it there which would be about the cost of a new fan from Amazon. I'd rather not take the chance with another one so I'm going to purchase something else.
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  • redefind
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the purchase
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    INITIAL REVIEW: Yeah I was screwing in the screws, and the plastic started to crack a little bit, so I had to back out the screws and then re-screw them in & then it was fine. Other than that this thing is silent as a grasshopper.

    UPDATE: Upon further review I'm finding that this fan makes a lot of noise. Perhaps there's a way to lower the speed, but my system shows my cpu fan at higher rpm's than this fan, but this fan makes way more noise. In fact it is the only fan I hear in my computer. If I could return this I would.
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  • Mr Bobby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fans
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    I bought five of these fans to use in different computers. They are quiet. But, they're flexible enough that you can change their input voltage from 5v to 7v to 12v. The default connectors come with a factory wiring setting of 12v. It was a bit too loud for my taste considering that I had two sitting next to each other. I changed the wiring to 5v and they're quiet.

    Performance
    I have two sitting a couple of inches away from my computer's main hard drive, a WD Black. This hard drive used to get really hot. After installing these two fans, that hard drive is as cool as it is when is not running. Incredible.

    There are plenty of instructions online on how to rework the wiring to your liking. Some people, or situations, may require more air than others. So it's a good thing to be able to control that.
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  • Slaine Fullerton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Enough...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I added two of these fans to a small form factor case i'm using for a home media PC... while the fans are definitely quieter than the case's stock fan, they aren't as quiet as I'd hoped. Still, I hardly notice the sound when i'm playing a game or watching a movie. Overall some of the more expensive fans might be your best choice if you want to go for "whisper quiet"; otherwise, this fan is probably good enough.
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