Replace original case fans?

CliffyBiro · 5 Apr 2008 at 14:27

I've got a NZXT Lexa Blackline which has two red LED 120mm case fans. I also have two Akasa 120mm red LED fans. Would the Akasa fans be better than the NZXT ones? Don't know the specs of the NZXT fans but the Akasa's are as follows:

Dimensions: 120x120x25mm
Bearing: Sleeve
Speed: 1700 RPM
Voltage: 12VDC
Current: 0.18a
Airflow: 56 CFM
Noise Level: 29.74 dB(A)

Blackhawk47 · 5 Apr 2008 at 14:40

probably about the same but those akasa ones seem a little on the loud side ? 30db?

naudiz · 5 Apr 2008 at 14:44

Never trust the specs that the companies give you, they're always biased to show their fans in the best light.

Naud

CliffyBiro · 5 Apr 2008 at 14:48

Well after a bit of googling, the NZXT fans are apparently 1100 RPM @ 23dB(A)

mick4545 · 5 Apr 2008 at 16:38

I replaced the fans that came with my Stacker case with Akasas' and they were much quieter and caused less vibration.

CliffyBiro · 5 Apr 2008 at 16:45

On closer inspection, the side case fan isn't turning true. It's slightly wobbling. Guess that's made the decision easier.