Should I get the one with the fan or without?
1765159
Definitely get the one with the double fans to help keep the laptop from overheating.
1765160
The fan is the reason we bought this model. it has worked great to keep my daughters computer from overheating.
1765161
I love the fans. They are quiet and keep the air moving. I have a Dell studio 17 with 2 hard drives and it gets noticeably hot if I accidentally unplug the fans. I also put Velcro on the battery and stand so it doesn't slide on the tray. It's only a problem when I set it down after using it.
1765162
I wasn't aware that it is available without the fan. I rarely use the fan, and believe you could do without it, unless you use your laptop under hot conditions.
1204725
i already had a fan, but they have plenty on amazon to do the job.make sure you get the arctic silver thermal paste too. this will keep theamd running cooler.
1735630
The fan is actively cooling, vented would just passively allow heat to escape (and I think the aluminum should conduct some heat as well??). Depending on how hot your laptop gets I'd go with the fan. I'm really happy I did - I have an older macbook which gets really hot. It stays considerably cooler and quieter with the fans on (just plug the cord into a USB port) compared to with the fans off. The fans are not loud at all either. Price seems to be the same (and at this time both are 40% off) for the vented and fan one, I'd go with the fan. You can always disconnect or even remove the fans to transform it into a vented one.
1369668
If your fan location doesn't have any filters or obstructions then the S12a will be what you want, but if it does have any sort of filter, or resistance the fan has to pull through, you'll want an NF-P12. Several reviews have remarked that in a resistance based location the P12 works just as well as the F12, and does so with less noise. The F12 would only be better for high temp heatsinks with its higher RPM range. I personally own all 3 types and have an F12 on my CPU heatsink, 2 P12 fans as intakes that are behind a dust filter, and 1 S12a as a rear exhaust. I previously used 2 S12as as the intakes but they were really loud behind the filters.
1121805
The fan is necessary to move the air through the ceramic wafer. Without the fan running, if its' fuse doesn't melt first, and shutdown the heater; then you will spend a lot on electricity, for very little heat. The fans on these units only last about a season, if you use it regularly. The model here has a rotary motor on bottom, of the two I have had, they do not last even a season. A better model, is the one without the bottom part; and, you gain a knock-over switch, which is important!
1232146
Me personally would only use one with a fan, But I guess that also depends how you use the graphics card and how good of a cooling system in your box.
1518430
I would go with the 110. The cost difference is fairly insignificant so I always try to go a little larger than the calculation calls for. These are great fans. I've bought quite a few for other people and have 2 in my house. Hope this helps.
461180
Yes, it comes with a stock fan. If you are planning on over clocking, the 212 evo is probably the best you can get for the money. There are more expensive fans, but the 212 evo gets you the best bang for your buck in my opinion.
1278049
No fan included. It comes with thermal paste. You must buy your own fan. New fans usually come with pre applied thermal paste.
1644056
It comes with a fan that already has thermal paste on it, but get another fan and another thermal paste, I had a bad experience with the stock fan and thermal paste. also don't get this, I regretted getting this, just spend another 50 on 6300 or 100 on 8320 or 8350
211811
Depends entirely on the seller - ask them if they do not clearly state whether a fan is included.
1735632
The fan is actively cooling, vented would just passively allow heat to escape (and I think the aluminum should conduct some heat as well??). Depending on how hot your laptop gets I'd go with the fan. I'm really happy I did - I have an older macbook which gets really hot. It stays considerably cooler and quieter with the fans on (just plug the cord into a USB port) compared to with the fans off. The fans are not loud at all either.Price seems to be the same (and at this time both are 40% off) for the vented and fan one, I'd go with the fan. You can always disconnect or even remove the fans to transform it into a vented one. The fan is actively cooling, vented would just passively allow heat to escape (and I think the aluminum should conduct some heat as well??). Depending on how hot your laptop gets I'd go with the fan. I'm really happy I did - I have an older macbook which gets really hot. It stays considerably cooler and quieter with the fans on (just plug the cord into a USB port) compared to with the fans off. The fans are not loud at all either.Price seems to be the same (and at this time both are 40% off) for the vented and fan one, I'd go with the fan. You can always disconnect or even... » Read More The fan is actively cooling, vented would just passively allow heat to escape (and I think the aluminum should conduct some heat as well??). Depending on how hot your laptop gets I'd go with the fan. I'm really happy I did - I have an older macbook which gets really hot. It stays considerably cooler and quieter with the fans on (just plug the cord into a USB port) compared to with the fans off. The fans are not loud at all either.Price seems to be the same (and at this time both are 40% off) for the vented and fan one, I'd go with the fan. You can always disconnect or even remove the fans to transform it into a vented one. « Show Less
1085316
the fan comes with the unit . the unit will heat with out the fan.this is a great unit if you decide to buy i think you will be very happy with it.
1518428
I would also recommend the larger fan. I installed the 110cfm fan in our 10 x 12 bath and if works great.
1486298
Not sure I can answer the comparison question. The fan we have is really nice. Love the remote. Have taken it with me to college and it is just perfect.
1945690
if you want it to have a longer lifetime, yes. I only have 2 and I still use a fan. I highly reccomend it.
1901783
Great question! My General contractor said "yes" and mentioned he doesn't put a fan in without one as you should run it an hour after a shower. I should have had one put in, it's on my project list of things to do. Any certified electrician can make the connection to the fan side of the unit.