Buying new case fans

[Dario_92]

I was wondering which fans to buy for my new case, I am running the stock spectre fans that came with the case and I would like to add more. I was thinking either the Noctua NF-P12 or some form of the Corsair Air series fans ?

Which would be the best option ? I am on air cooling atm but I do plan to go watercooling later on in the year.

Thanks, Dario.

 

[Recon-UK]

Hi Dario, i really like the Corsair fans, customizable trims, and are a solid choice for case airflow.

The Noctua's are also great, but may put off the look from the rest of your build with their marmite looks.


Corsair vs Noctua for performance?

I am unsure, i bet both are very close.

 

[Dario_92]

Thanks for the reply Recon, My build colour scheme is black and blue so I was unsure about the Noctua's. Which Corsair fan would be the best for airflow ? I know there are different ones I just have no clue which one though lol

 

[Recon-UK]

Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition Single Pack

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120m...-airflow-and-low-noise-1650rpm-6347cfm-30db-3

 

[Dario_92]

Would these also work on radiators ok ?

 

[Recon-UK]

For radiator's, Corsair have the SP version, made specifically for watercooling or high density fin arrays.

Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition Single Pack

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120m...-high-pressure-2350rpm-6274cfm-35db-3-pin-sin

 

[Dario_92]

Could I use them for air cooling too ? Or would I need to buy different ones ?

 

[Recon-UK]

The AF's are made for airflow (Chassis, or indirect airflow)
The SP's are made for static pressure (high density heat sinks, or high density watercooling radiators)


Use the SP's for your rads, then apply AF's to your chassis

 

[Dario_92]

Ok thanks, Got a bit confused there haha. What is the biggest size the corsair fans come in ?

 

[Recon-UK]

I am not sure about the SP version, but i can find the AF's in 140mm on both scan and Aria...


Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition Single Pack

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/140m...ow-and-low-noise-1150rpm-678cfm-24db-3-pin-si
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...uiet+Edition+140mm+Quiet+Fan+?productId=50721

EDIT.

Found the SP in 140mm, but it is from lambdatek (unsure of how good they are)

http://www.lambda-tek.com/CO-905000...e-Colored-Rings~cs/2481172&origin=gbaseGB29.4

 

[Dario_92]

Thanks alot for the help Recon Much appreciated

 

[Recon-UK]

No problem mate, i hope all goes well and to plan

 

[NRG!]

SP isn't available in 140mm yet, that's an AF that company has listed wrong.

Bitfenix spectre pros look quite nice.
Silverstone air penetrators are great.
Noiseblockers are great.
Enermax have some good fans.

etc

 

[Dario_92]

Cool, thanks man, I'll have a look around online