[geeks] good source of cooling fans (for computers)

[Chad McAuley]

On 2/20/07, Charles Shannon Hendrix <shannon at widomaker.com> wrote:
> I need to locate a 120 mm fan for a power supply.
>
> It has a Globe fan with a sleeve bearing, and the bearing rattles.  It's
> driving me nuts so out it goes.
>
> I'm having a hard time finding a good quality replacement that matches
> the specifications:
>
> 12V 0.52A
> 1200-2400 rpm (power supply controls speed)
>
> I can find a ton of 120mm fans, but either they don't support that much
> power, or the seller doesn't give the specs on the fan.
>
> I figure any 12VDC fan that can handle at least 0.52A should do the
> trick.
>
> I'd like either dual-ball or fluid bearing. Might as well get one that
> will last a long time.
>
> Favorite sources appreciated.

I know www.nexfan.com carries all sorts of PC cooling kit.  I haven't
ordered from them personally, but I've heard lots of good things.  I
used to get my fans from millisec.com, but they closed up shop a
couple years ago.  :(