The Noctua NF-S12-1200 is not known to vibrate greatly, even when it spins at 1200 RPM. Although the fan does not vibrate greatly on a wooden floor, it caused a decent amount of noise when placed on the two metal boxes. In fact, it was much more than I had anticipated. This also applied to the HEC D80SL-12 fan.
When the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic silicone frame was installed on the fans, vibrations caused by the fans virtually disappeared. Indeed, I could not feel nor hear the boxes resonate anymore. Sharkoon’s silicone frames effectively reduced case fan vibrations to a minimum.
The same phenomenon occurred when the case fan was installed in an Antec NSK3480. I could not hear any difference between using the silicone fan mounts supplied by Noctua or the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic. However, the convenience the magnets add to fan installation is excellent. Furthermore, seeing as the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic does not need to be screwed onto a computer case, they can be virtually installed anywhere in a metal case, such as the air vents on the right side panel of many computer cases.
Although vibration noises occurring when the fan is secured with metal screws to the Antec NSK3480 was minimal, it was noticeable for a silent computer build. The noise would be greater if a computer case with thinner panels was used. The Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic virtually eliminated the fan’s vibrations.
When the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic silicone frame was installed on the fans, vibrations caused by the fans virtually disappeared. Indeed, I could not feel nor hear the boxes resonate anymore. Sharkoon’s silicone frames effectively reduced case fan vibrations to a minimum.
The same phenomenon occurred when the case fan was installed in an Antec NSK3480. I could not hear any difference between using the silicone fan mounts supplied by Noctua or the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic. However, the convenience the magnets add to fan installation is excellent. Furthermore, seeing as the Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic does not need to be screwed onto a computer case, they can be virtually installed anywhere in a metal case, such as the air vents on the right side panel of many computer cases.
Although vibration noises occurring when the fan is secured with metal screws to the Antec NSK3480 was minimal, it was noticeable for a silent computer build. The noise would be greater if a computer case with thinner panels was used. The Sharkoon Anti Vibe Magnetic virtually eliminated the fan’s vibrations.
