Spec me some fans!

mast3r

mast3r

mast3r

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Guys, i am having trouble choosing what fans to get for my new build.

I have an 800D with a PA120.3 in the roof, i did use Panaflo fans on this before but as they are quite a lot deeper than other fans i am not able to use these now, so i am looking to replace them with some others, i would prefer the blades to be white but this is not a must as i can spray any of them.

SO, i need,
3x 120mm for the PA120.3 in the roof.
2x OR 4x 120mm for the EK 120.2 in the base
3x 140mm for the rear exhaust, hard drive bay and bottom divider shelf.

IF the Corsair 140mm fans are any good ill just keep them and paint the blades, i will also be running off a Lamptron Touch and will be using one channel for each rad.

I do however already own these (all brand new):
3(or)4x 120mm Thermaltake Pure Silence ISGC- 800 - 1300RPM (PN:F0018)
3x Panaflo 9E19AZ-1J
1X Scythe S-Flex SFF21e
2x Sharkoon golf ball
1x Akasa ultra quiet

I have a heap load of other OEM Fans, from cases; Antec, Lian-Li and the Corsair ones.


I want to be able to run my PC Quiet yet maintain a decent air flow so CFM and Noise are both to be looked at.

I am now (since writing this) thinking of using the Panaflo fans in the bottom of the case as they are deeper this will mean i have less of a bend radius on my tubing.

Thanks all
 
Scythe Gentle Typhoons are often recommended around here. With the Akasa Apaches you can't remove the blades as far as I know, so painting them would be a problem, otherwise I'd recommend those.
 
what about these things ?
Zalman ZM-SF3 Shark Fin

EDIT :
Which Gentle Typoons? there are 3 in the range (RPM) Wise.

Thanks
 
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mast3r said:
Which Gentle Typoons? there are 3 in the range (RPM) Wise.

Thanks
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That depends if low noise or cooling is more important to you. ;) The lowest RPM ones are extremely quiet but obviously shift less air. The high RPM ones are loud as hell but will comfortably cool a nuclear reactor. The middle ones are a compromise.
 
so do i get the 1450 or 1850.

I want to be have the option of running my PC Quiet AND when needed performance, i have the Lamptron Touch so ill be able to easily change the RPM / Volts
 
Well, if you have a fan controller go for the higher rpm ones. You can then dial it back for quietness and run them 100% if you want cooling performance
 
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