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can someone give me some advice on fans that would be suitable to use on a gts 280 and 420. Was thinking either silent wings 3 high speed or Corsair ml pro. Any input would be much appreciated.
Fans for hardware labs gts radiators
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Soldato
I think the fin spacing and thickness of GTS rads has varied over the years. This will really impact suitable fan choice, especially in terms of speed range.
Could you post a pic?
Could you post a pic?
Sorry but I’m not entirely sure how to upload photos on this site. Not sure if it’s worked or not.
is that radiator new?
looks very cruddy inside. would be worth giving it a good washout before you use it.
also, those fins are very densely packed. you'll be looking to need a high static pressure fan.
first off, would need to know your budget for the fans. and also if you would want/needtrash such as rgb bling bling
looks very cruddy inside. would be worth giving it a good washout before you use it.
also, those fins are very densely packed. you'll be looking to need a high static pressure fan.
first off, would need to know your budget for the fans. and also if you would want/need
And this too.
Yes. I’ve got the blitz 2 part cleaning system. This will be my first fully water cooled system.
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Soldato
Yep, those are dense fins. You'll want high static pressure fans and expect the best efficiency/performance at higher fan speeds.
I’m not over fussed about rgb and if I wanted it I was going to get some Phanteks digital fan halos. I not really bothered about how much the fans cost. Just want the best fans suited to these radiators.
So should I go Corsair ml pro 2000rpm or silent wings 3 1600rpm? Or do you suggest something different altogether?
So should I go Corsair ml pro 2000rpm or silent wings 3 1600rpm? Or do you suggest something different altogether?
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My basket at Overclockers UK: 
#sorted
My basket at Overclockers UK:
cheaper option
can get a 5-pack bundle version for £25 if you look around
- 5 x Phanteks PH-F140MP PWM 140mm Fan= £12.95
Total: £75.25 (includes shipping: £10.50)
#sorted
My basket at Overclockers UK:
- 5 x Arctic Cooling P14 PWM PST Black Fan - 140mm= £6.95
Total: £43.45 (includes shipping: £8.70)
cheaper option
can get a 5-pack bundle version for £25 if you look around
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Ok great stuff. Think I will go with the Phantek ones as I have 3 of those with my case anyway. Thanks
Soldato
I have a pair of GTS360 rads for my next build, I'm looking at going with these:
Fractal Design VENTURI HP-12 PWM BLACK FAN - 120 MM
Fractal Design VENTURI HP-12 PWM BLACK FAN - 120 MM
I use these with my 360GTS:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £18.69 (includes shipping: £2.74)
I use these with my 360GTS:
My basket at Overclockers UK:
Total: £18.69 (includes shipping: £2.74)
^^ these!
Haha yeah. Just being pedantic that's allWell yeah but just the type isn’t it
Superb fans...
Thing with eloops is that it cannot be mounted in a pull config, only push.
Eloops make funny noises if it's mounted in a pull config iirc
I have mine (B12-P) in pull on the front rad and push on the top and I've not noticed any funny noises, if anything they have been a lot quieter than the ML's
Haha yeah. Just being pedantic that's all
Thing with eloops is that it cannot be mounted in a pull config, only push.
Eloops make funny noises if it's mounted in a pull config iirc
Depends how you fit them, mine seem ok but plenty of space between the rad fins and fans. Most likely due to the magnetic lev you have something catching... in theory the airs flow should be identical over the fan parts so again theoretically it’s not the fan causing the strange noise.