Looking for 120mm fans that ARE quiet for H100 GTX

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The fans that come with the Corsair H100 GTX are not the quietest

So looking to replace them. 3 pin

Any suggestions without getting into an argument ;)
 
Pretty much anything will do, as most fans will either be quieter or can be turned down without losing too much performance.

I tried a bunch with mine and ended up staying with Noctua... before later buying a load more Noctuas to replace everything else in my system! :D
I would suggest the NF-F12 over the P12, personally. The former has higher static pressure, while the latter is more of an Airflow/all-rounder fan.
 
ttaskmaster said:
Pretty much anything will do, as most fans will either be quieter or can be turned down without losing too much performance.

I tried a bunch with mine and ended up staying with Noctua... before later buying a load more Noctuas to replace everything else in my system! :D
I would suggest the NF-F12 over the P12, personally. The former has higher static pressure, while the latter is more of an Airflow/all-rounder fan.
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Interesting but possibly not they think http://noctua.at/en/which_fan_is_right_for_me
 
cms239 said:
Interesting but possibly not they think http://noctua.at/en/which_fan_is_right_for_me
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Huh??!!:confused:
"The NF-F12’s unique Focused Flow™ system produces extremely high static pressure and focuses the airflow in order to achieve even better results on air cooling heatsinks and water cooling radiators"

"The NF-P12 has been designed with more pressure demanding “high impedance” applications in mind. It provides an even balance of high static pressure, high airflow and excellent quietness"

They said exactly what I was saying... confused.com. :confused:
 
Sorry you are correct, however the P rage is quieter. They also do a F 12 Vortex but its not mentioned on the website however there are more reviews on OC for that compared the normal F12-P.

This guy also used a F for his rad -
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My main priority is the reduction of noise



Edit: Typing in "which noctua for corsair h100i" Most people seem to install the F
 
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cms239 said:
Sorry you are correct, however the P rage is quieter.
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Indeed... By about 3dB!!
But using an F-12 and turning it down a touch, you'll keep most of the StatPress while reducing the noise to an acceptable level. I do this using a simple manual fan controller, but you can use software/Bios if that's more your thing.

cms239 said:
They also do a F 12 Vortex but its not mentioned on the website
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As well as a P12 and P14 (now a 15) in Vortex.

cms239 said:
My main priority is the reduction of noise
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I know how you feel.
Get the Fs and then turn them down if you still feel the need, then. Job's a good 'un!

TBH, I have about 9 different S12A FLXes, P12 Vortexes and F12 PWMs (from when I had an H100 AIO and let it dictate the fan speeds), which I have swapped around in various configs. They generally do OK in any application, be it front HDD intake, side panel, rear exhaust or the Rads. Difference is like 3, maybe 4ºC at most.

I generally keep S12 at the back, F12 through the rads and P12s for side panel. I can't even remember what I have in the front any more. I don't even get as high as 30ºC air temps under load, so I don't turn any up above 8-900rpm except when mucking about with overclocks!
 
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