HYPER 212X - Replacement Fan

[skeletonw00t]

Hi,

I have the Coolermaster Hyper X 212 & It's cooling my 6600k i5 really well.

However, the coolermaster fan has a bit of an annoying noise to it (when under load). I've noticed this in all Coolermaster fans I've owned to be honest.

I wanted to replace the fan with something a bit more sophisticated/upmarket.

My preference was this:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...remium-magnetic-levitation-fan-fg-054-cs.html

Just a few questions:

1. Will this fit?
2. This is designed for CPU use - 4pin yes?
3. Does anyone have experience with these fans? are they quiet?
4. Will the cooling performance be as good? (I'm sitting at about 29c idle & 40c load with the fan in silent mode in the bios, currently).

Thanks

Tom

 

[skeletonw00t]

I've noticed the specs of the Corsair seem worse?

the stock cooler master says:

- Fan Speed: 600 - 2,000 RPM (PWM) ± 10%
- Fan Airflow: 24.9 - 82.9 CFM ± 10%
- Fan Noise Level (dB-A): 9 - 36 dBA

But the Corsair ML120 says:

- Speed: 400 – 2,000 RPM
- Sound Level: 16 – 37 dBA
- Airflow: 12 – 75 CFM

Is this really right that the Corsair is noisier despite beign a lower RPM??

 

[skeletonw00t]

Yeah I'm not really fussed about the temps - more a better quality - more silent fan...

 

[skeletonw00t]

Noctua colours are vile though.

ordered the Corsair mag lev thingy - reviews seem decent