Worth changing fans?

LukeTW · 25 Jan 2009 at 11:05

I currently have 3 Lian Li stock fans (the ones you get when you buy a Lian case), is it worth upgrading these to something like Sharkoon Silent Eagle 2000 or the Noctua NF-S12 1200RPM?

Many thanks!

ChrisLX200 · 25 Jan 2009 at 11:15

Why do you think so? Is it the noise? You could keep the original fans and fit a fan controler and adjust the speed (and thus noise) to suit.

LukeTW · 25 Jan 2009 at 11:17

ChrisLX200 said:
Why do you think so? Is it the noise? You could keep the original fans and fit a fan controler and adjust the speed (and thus noise) to suit.

I got a fan controller but i was just pondering whether changing fans would make a difference on cooling my hardware :confused:

Benimaru · 25 Jan 2009 at 15:52

I have a friend who has lian li case and complained about the noise aswell, he got the Noctua NF-P12 and hasn't complained since

SoundsGood · 25 Jan 2009 at 16:04

test

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Aod · 25 Jan 2009 at 16:28

SoundsGood said:
Get yourself some Delta fans if you're not bothered about the (very loud) noise.
3x190 CFM Fans should keep you pretty chilly!

and cause you to lose your hearing in about 2 days.

LukeTW · 25 Jan 2009 at 22:38

SoundsGood said:
Get yourself some Delta fans if you're not bothered about the (very loud) noise.
3x190 CFM Fans should keep you pretty chilly!

Aod said:
and cause you to lose your hearing in about 2 days.

Haha i know yeah

Im still debating whether to change or not :rolleyes:

Thanks anyway guys.

EsaT · 26 Jan 2009 at 10:06

If fans are same as ones which come with A71 they should be quite decent for stock fans when undervolted.
But basing to simple testing I did at least Scythe Slipstream gives better airflow with same noise.