Apache Vs Viper

hamehax · 16 Jun 2010 at 12:15

Its the epic showdown!
Would like a new fan for my H50 and one for the case.
Not sure which to get as they seem to be very similar in performance. The CPU being cooled is an Athlon X2 240 @ 3.5 for which the maximum temps reach 38 on the stock fan so its just a matter of which is quietest really. I also don't like the colour of the Viper as it screws up the colour scheme of my PC.

My second query is regarding the side panel fan. My case has a 120mm fan build into the side window which is quite loud and generally unnecessary. I thought about replacing it but I'd rather just have no fan their. However the fan holds the circular mesh filter thing in place so leaving nothing their would just give me a 12cm hole in the side of the case. Can I get a mesh/filter thing which will stay in by itself? Preferable not too intrusive.

Anyways I just wanted to ask you guys your opinions on the matter

hamehax · 16 Jun 2010 at 13:38

Yeah I've added it up and it looks good. Threw in a PWM splitter, dont really need one with theses I guess but it means I can get some more life out of my existing fans without the racket they make.

hamehax · 16 Jun 2010 at 14:31

Yeah this has got to be for a H50 so needs to shift some air. However I could use a viper for the H50 as it wouldn't be visible behind the rad! Then just a Apache as the case fan! also rounds of my total price nicely at 40 quid! Sounds like a plan

hamehax · 16 Jun 2010 at 19:31

I think I'll go for one of each. Viper for the CPU and an Apache on the side panel. If I ever upgrade my CPU to a hexacore then I'll pop in another viper and that will be that but untill then one will be just fine. Temps with the stock fan peak at 38 with the stock fan at 600rpm so its the silence not the air-shifting ability I need.