Highest static pressure : Corsair H50 stock fan or Akasa Apache ?

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Since it's clear there was an error on the Apache specs, does it still hold true that it has higher static pressure than the stock H50 fan ?
 
The Corsair one is lower than that. I've lost the reference but I looked it up a while back.

However you'll be disappointed if you think an Apache will cool better.

Mostly fan specs are incorrect for whatever reason... that 26.4mm H2O number for example came from Akasa in the first place.

Get it because you like the look of it and it's a quiet fan. The stock fan isn't bad by the way, or noisy.
 
That's what I am doing actually but just read this over on legitreviews which suggest the corsair has higher static pressure, and as I happen to have 2 of these corsair fans which I never tried (went for the apaches); was thinking of giving it a go.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1025/2/

"The kit also comes with a single 7-blade 120x120x25mm cooling fan that runs at 1700RPM. After contacting the engineers at Corsair we were informed that the fan was sourced from well known cooling fan manufacturer Akasa. The model AK174CB-4BLB cooling fan has a 50,000 hour life span and a twin ball bearing design. This fan consumes 2.2W when running at 1700RPM and has a noise level of 29.75 dB(A). The max airflow is 59.05CFM with a static pressure of 3.57mm H20."
 
Well if Akasa says the fan they give to Corsair kicks the Apache then why not.

Interesting that it's actually this fan: Clicky without LEDs and it's not transparent blue.
 
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How much does a pair of Apaches cost along with a Corsair Watercooler?

I'm seeing a lot of money being spent and I'm not quite sure what the end result is meant to be? :confused:

Is this combo intended to net you an extra 500MHz overclock or is it just about temps for temps sake?
 
Big.Wayne said:
How much does a pair of Apaches cost along with a Corsair Watercooler?

I'm seeing a lot of money being spent and I'm not quite sure what the end result is meant to be? :confused:

Is this combo intended to net you an extra 500MHz overclock or is it just about temps for temps sake?
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Well for me, it is currently an extra 1200MHz overclock and 30deg drop in loaded temps over what the stock HS&F gave. That is using the standard single corsair fan. I'd also be interested to know how many degrees you save using the push pull with the Apaches.
 
Would probably only knock another few degrees off. Main thing is getting a better cooler than stock, then upgrading the fans is refining it a bit, will make a difference definately but not as much as you saw from moving to the H50 from the stock HSF
 
Ducky Spud said:
Would probably only knock another few degrees off. Main thing is getting a better cooler than stock, then upgrading the fans is refining it a bit, will make a difference definately but not as much as you saw from moving to the H50 from the stock HSF
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Why would it knock anything off, if you read above:

The Corsair:
Spins faster (1700 vs 1300rpm),
Has more air pressure (3.57 vs 2.64mm H2O),
Has more air flow (59.05 vs 57.53 CFM)

and since both sets of numbers are from the same manufacturer they are likely to at least be measured in the same way.

The Apache is quieter, has PWM and looks funny, that's what you buy it for.
 
I actually bought the Apaches without trying the stock cooler because I read all the reviews on this board about its fantastic static pressure. But it seems I was wrong. The Corsair is better in terms of static pressure. It's louder but also has PWM so can be made run quiet. Think I will swap out the Apaches for Corsairs today and see what difference it makes. I happen to have 2 of the Corsair fans as my mate wasn't impressed with the H50 and just gave me the fan.

Should I run push/pull blowing in as Corsair recommend or as exhuast as I doing now. My HAF922 is setup as stock...front 200mm intake, top 200 outtake, and I added the optional 200mm side intake.
 
you can spend all day looking a figures, but it wont do you any good. Testing it is the only way. 2 x Apache's knocks 5c off my temps when compared to the stock Corsair fan. Now if I could have bought a second Corsair fan I might have stuck with the original fans in push/pull, but I couldnt, so I bought a pair of apaches. The two apaches in push/pull are cooler and a lot quieter at full flow than the single corsair, so two corsairs may be slightly cooler but will be a lot louder.
If you take the Corsair to the same RPM as the Apache then the static pressure and CFM will drop accordingly, so in reality there is little difference, in fact the Apache probably edges it.
 
Gaidin109 said:
you can spend all day looking a figures, but it wont do you any good. Testing it is the only way. 2 x Apache's knocks 5c off my temps when compared to the stock Corsair fan.
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I'm not taking the **** but you're saying you should test and then put two fans up against one then decided the apache x 2 is better than the corsair x 1 :rolleyes:
 
I will test it as you said. But I think you may be right. I've been using the apaches in push/pull configuration for about 5 weeks now. I'll try with 2 corsairs in the same config tonight.

As to my other question - is there much to be gained in my setup by changing from push/pull exhausting with my apaches or corsairs to using them as intakes as corsair recommend ? My worry is that using them as intakes will suck in the hot air from the video cards, especially as the case is now going to be stuck under a table in the corner about 6 inches from a wall.
 
Flanno said:
I will test it as you said. But I think you may be right. I've been using the apaches in push/pull configuration for about 5 weeks now. I'll try with 2 corsairs in the same config tonight.

As to my other question - is there much to be gained in my setup by changing from push/pull exhausting with my apaches or corsairs to using them as intakes as corsair recommend ? My worry is that using them as intakes will suck in the hot air from the video cards, especially as the case is now going to be stuck under a table in the corner about 6 inches from a wall.
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I have mine exhausting out the rear of my HAF932. I have a 140mm fan pulling cool air into the case from the front in addition to the normal 200mm fans in a normal config for the case. You are correct to assume that the hot air from the gpu gets sucked into the h50 as happened when I had mine set up as an intake.
 
Thanks mate. That's what I wanted to hear :) I suspected as much especially as my case is so near to the backwall and there is a solid table 6 inches abovie it.
 
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