11-20-2013, 02:08 PM
Diggles Wrote:So what type of bearings do your fans that you've never replaced use?
That is a good question. I really have no idea and will have to research that.
I have a full tower case that have had the same two 8" fans on the right side of the case for almost 4 years. This is quiet common on Themalakes and Corsairs from what I have read. I use my computer about 7 to 10 hours a day.
My fans also have thermal sensors that turn them on and off depending on the temperture. If the case is well designed to deflect heat and keep plenty of room between hardware, fans don't even need to run all of the time assuming you live in a place that is below 71 degree's consistantly. (I pulled that number off of the Therma web site that recommends that temp)
From what I have read larger fans not only are much more quiet but in general they last longer because they don't have to do as many revolutions to accomplish the
same job.
It is probably a combination of all of the factors not just fan quality. Good case design, well controlled heat dispersion, the right kind of hardware spacing and larger fans probably all add up to long lasting fans.