Replacing Fractal Design Define XL fans / CPU cooler

[Ross L]

Hi,

I'm looking to replace the standard fans from my Fractal Design Define XL case as they are rather noisy and replace my stock 2600K cooler. My only requirements are that they are silent.

I need to replace the following fans:

2 x 140mm
1 x 180mm

I'm also looking to replace the stock 2600K cooler, as that seems to be quite noisy.

I've got quite a bit of space to play with in the case (picture below - please excuse my poor attempt at cable management), so component size (touch wood) shouldn't be an issue.



Thanks in advance.

Ross

 

[Ross L]

Thanks for that.

I did have them on the stock fan controller, but tbh that was cheap and nasty. I'll have a crack at reducing the speed manually to see if that helps.

This is apparently the current temperatures (according to speedfan):

As for the CPU cooler, at this moment in time I have no desire to overclock it as it is quick enough for me, but I may do one day (it has crossed my mind).

 

[Ross L]

Thank you very much, I will have a fiddle with the speeds now and see if it makes it any quieter.

Yeah I noticed that my CPU was apparently on fire That's why I took the reading with a pinch of salt.

 

[Ross L]

Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been blowing money on other tech , so haven't thought about this.

Ordered a Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2 and a Antec Truequiet 140mm Case Fan to see if that is quieter that the stock, if it is then I will replace the other (if it isn't then I will return it to Amazon).

@Purgatory Thanks for that. I've got a few days off at the end of the week, so I think I will be stripping back the PC and replacing the fans.

 

[Ross L]

I installed the CPU cooler (Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2) and the two 140mm fans this morning (Antec Truequiet 140mm) and they are whisper quiet. The only fan I can (barely) hear now is the 180mm stock fan and I am looking to replace that with a Silverstone Air Penetrator.

Thanks for all the help