In my own testing, pretty similar really. They are about the same noise output in real world testing.
I would go as far to say the corsairs are maybe a touch better at getting air through high fpi rads but in terms of temps, there wasn't much in it.
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In my own testing, pretty similar really. They are about the same noise output in real world testing.
I would go as far to say the corsairs are maybe a touch better at getting air through high fpi rads but in terms of temps, there wasn't much in it.
Yep. Perfect for AIO coolers. Like it says in the OP
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Even at recommended settings? What wizardry.
Please post some results when you can, I'm thinking of replacing mine.I have now bought 4 to replace the tech labs golf 3 fans I was using. Will see how much difference these make
This is on my single gpu only loop with a 290X (stock clocks) with full EK waterblock and a Thermochill pa 120.2 with shroud fitted. Fans on 2 zalman fanmate 2 with splitter leads. Temp sensor in reservoir. CPUID HW monitor for GPU temps. Ambient temp in y pc room is roughly 5-7 C.
Golf 3 fans
fans at minimum speed
idle 23 C water 15.7 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
38 C water 23.8 C
Fans at max speed
Idle 22 C water 14.9 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
31 C water 19.6 C
OCUK Silverstone fans
fans at minimum speed
Idle 22 C water 14.9 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
35 C water 22.8 C
Fans at max speed
idle 23 C water 15.6 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
33 C water 21.2 C
This is a low TPI rad so high pressure fans are not needed. The golf 3 at max speed are slightly better than the silverstones as they are 2000 rpm vs 1800 rpm but also much loader than the silverstones. I could have the silverstones on full and tolerate them during gaming but not the golf 3 fans. At min rpm the silvertsone are quieter as well but also cool better than the golf 3 fans.
Will be sticking with the silverstones because of there better cooling at min speeds and quieter at max speed for summer.
Hope this helps
Golf 3 fans
fans at minimum speed
idle 23 C water 15.7 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
38 C water 23.8 C
Fans at max speed
Idle 22 C water 14.9 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
31 C water 19.6 C
OCUK Silverstone fans
fans at minimum speed
Idle 22 C water 14.9 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
35 C water 22.8 C
Fans at max speed
idle 23 C water 15.6 C
After 10 mins Kombuster gpu burn in 1080p using opengl 3
33 C water 21.2 C
This is a low TPI rad so high pressure fans are not needed. The golf 3 at max speed are slightly better than the silverstones as they are 2000 rpm vs 1800 rpm but also much loader than the silverstones. I could have the silverstones on full and tolerate them during gaming but not the golf 3 fans. At min rpm the silvertsone are quieter as well but also cool better than the golf 3 fans.
Will be sticking with the silverstones because of there better cooling at min speeds and quieter at max speed for summer.
Hope this helps
Normal fans are designed for maximum air flow output which is useful for open space, whereas these are designed to have maximum air flow over a restricted environment - such as a radiator - and created a more focused air flow to cool the outside of the fins, cooling the coolant inside.