Need help with LED case fans.

RetrogamerX

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I have aerocool Shark LED fans, but they don't seem to push enough air through my PC. Are their LED fans that work better then the aerocool sharks? I have a blue and white theme in my PC.
 
new numa hey said:
120mm right?
Cooler master Sickleflows push loads of air around but they are loud as ****.
From personal experience the Bitfenix Spectres are the best for noise and airflow with LED lights.

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oh yea sorry. yes 120mm:D thanks mate:)

edit they seem to only go 1200 RPM. the aerocools go 1500rpm. would the bitfenix still be better?
 
RetrogamerX said:
edit they seem to only go 1200 RPM. the aerocools go 1500rpm. would the bitfenix still be better?
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If you just wan't airflow and don't mind paying a bit more. Then go for the fan that Optima suggested.

I honestly don't know why the Aercools aren't pushing enough air. From the figures I've read they should be perfect.
By any chance are they on a low speed?
 
When I game I put them all the way up, but it seems to be still hot? Don't get me wrong they work good, but thought I could find something a little better.

Thanks for all the input guys:)
 
Well tbh you don't need torrents of air going through the system, it just needs a good setup.

I'm not clued up on the case but I would have an ap121 on the floor (if it's filtered, otherwise i would add a filter here too) to feed your 680 (assuming it's a blower) then have the h80i blowing into the case(buy filter) then something low rpm on the roof to exhaust that air out, and something low rpm at the front to feed additional air in.

If the 680 is a signature 2 then I would probably look at something slightly different.
 
OptimaLnrg said:
Well tbh you don't need torrents of air going through the system, it just needs a good setup.

I'm not clued up on the case but I would have an ap121 on the floor (if it's filtered, otherwise i would add a filter here too) to feed your 680 (assuming it's a blower) then have the h80i blowing into the case(buy filter) then something low rpm on the roof to exhaust that air out, and something low rpm at the front to feed additional air in.

If the 680 is a signature 2 then I would probably look at something slightly different.
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I have 7 fans in my case. In my sig it does say the case name. CM Storm Scout 2.

I have 2 fans on top as outflow, 2 in front as intake and 2 on the side as intake. and 1 bottom fan as intake pointing straight up at GPU. All fans have filters only the h80i isn't filtered. My H80i is intake too. My 680 is a EVGA Superclocked ed. it does get very hot. I was thinking about getting a aftermarket cooler for the 680....don't know If I should though?
 
I don't think you'll really see much difference with an aftermarket cooler, you have very good airflow already. Possibly try replacing the TIM on the GPU before going all out on a cooler?

What kind of temps is it running at?

@OP - Go for better fans without LED and just get LED lights for inside the case?
 
I am more worried about the GPU temps. I was playing the new Hitman and my temps went to 76c to 78c.... On idle the 680 is 33c. My case with the fans on full do blow hot air in my room and bring temps up in my room about 8c to 10c. You can feel the hot air blowing out when gaming.

I was thinking about gettting non-led fans , but LED's look so cool in my case:) I guess I could think about getting non-led's and put some inside lighting. I think more powerful fans would help in my GPU temps. if put in the right place.
 
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