Replacement Fans For H80i

ZXSpectrum · 3 Dec 2014 at 10:35

I am looking for some replacement fans for a Corsair H80i. I do not use the installed software so I control the fans via the BIOS with a Splitter on Chassis Fan1. The only problem is that previously on the P9X79 WS boards the fans were fine on the standard profile, quiet when the system was idle or low use and moderate while rendering. But since moving to the Asus X99-E WS the minimal voltage to the fans even on the silent profile causes them to drone away and be pretty loud under load.

So what do people recommend? I would like the holy grail really with nice and quiet idle performance and not too loud under load with decent air flow.

I have tried the Corsair SP120 fans but didn't really rate them and I really don't like the rubber chunk to screw the casefan into rather than the fan housing.

Kurisu Makise · 4 Dec 2014 at 13:03

Akasa 120mm Piranha high performance PWM air ripper blade fan

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-073-AK

it would be a waste of money and time to find something ever so slightly better.

also a great deal if you wanted more than one
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...ktdetailseite&emcs2=FG-073-AK&emcs3=BU-004-AK

ZXSpectrum · 4 Dec 2014 at 14:11

I have stuck a pair of Arctic F12s on for now and they have made a big difference.

The triple pack of Silverstone ones look good and a bit cheaper. Looking at the spec I would say that they will perform almost identically to the Akasa ones.

Robzere31 · 4 Dec 2014 at 15:33

I can recommend the piranhas as well.. Got them in the sale at 4.99 each & run them on a H100i rad.
Temp rarely exceeds 60c, & with a custom fan profile they are pretty quiet

logicfry · 5 Dec 2014 at 13:59

got a pair of akasa apache on an h100i here and they are very quiet.

the artic f12 are case fans and not ideal for rads, but are also very quiet, if a litte hard to fit in some spaces due to single side fittings and 38mm height.

not tried the noctua p12. good numbers on paper.
these look better though..
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-009-NC&groupid=701&catid=2331&subcat=4

Josh · 5 Dec 2014 at 14:01

I have some SP120 High Airflow fans from Corsair, they are ok but pricey at £20 for 2. Think you can get better out there.

The coloured ring you get with them are a good idea if you are colour matching.

logicfry · 5 Dec 2014 at 14:14

yeh that's why we went with the akasa apache fans, good performance, much quieter than the corsair fans and much cheaper. down side is they come in camo colours, so if show and shine is your thing they may not match your rig.

anthony566 · 5 Dec 2014 at 21:37

I put a set of SP120 High Airflow fans from Corsair more than happy with them.

Rob43 · 8 Dec 2014 at 14:23

I use SP120 High Airflow on my H80 as well,do the job just fine for me

Bonjour · 8 Dec 2014 at 17:45

I have the Akasa Pinranhas on my H80. Very good fans.

Nexus18 · 8 Dec 2014 at 21:38

Sorry to hijack the thread but just wondering is this still the best AIO water cooler for CPU's? Anything better for less or similar price to the H80i?

I already have 2 akassa apache fans so will probably just use them instead.

Bonjour · 8 Dec 2014 at 22:05

I haven't tried any other AIOs, but can't fault my H80. My FX-8320, overclocked to 4.4Ghz, rarely reaches 50 degrees.

Nexus18 · 9 Dec 2014 at 12:18

Ok thanks.

I still don't like the idea of water being anywhere near my PC but I don't think I have read about any leaks happening with these coolers... Knowing my luck something will go wrong though

Josh · 9 Dec 2014 at 12:20

I think the 80i is ok but if you have the space get a H105, more cooling and a better placement in the roof.

Nexus18 · 9 Dec 2014 at 13:09

I have the space for the H105 etc. but I rather have the smaller cooler since I kind of need the 2x140mm exhaust on the top to get rid of the thermal nuclear heat produced by my 290