Fans for Antec p280 case

[dipzy]

Hi guys, I've used this case for my build but i'm only using the 3 fans supplied with the case, two exhaust on the roof and one exhaust at the back which are noisy, no intake fans at all.

The case has the option of mounting two intake fans at the front, and a further two after the HDD cages as intake fans. I defiantly want to replace the exhaust fans and put two front intake fans but my question is, should i put the second set of intake fans after the HDD cages?

Also what type of fans would you guys recommend, really looking to make the rig as quiet as possible. I would go with noctua but they a bit pricey for me right now

 

[SEBAR]

Just pick up some cheap cooler master fans: COOLER MASTER R4-L2S-124K-GP. (not sure if they are available in the UK)

 

[FTR.4500MHz]

Aerocool Sharks are quiet, move lot of air , have good static pressure and dont make much noise .

 

[jamesriley94]

I would always advise against coolermaster as they've always produced a really annoying clicking for me.

I would suggest getting antec truequiet fans. They dont shift as much air as others do, but they are completely inaudible. The air they shift will be adequate enough for you anyway. And yes, i would definitely recommend intake fans. Just keeps a constant 'new' flow of air going through the case. Maybe you dont need 2 as intakes at the front, but definitely 1 at least

 

[dipzy]

Just pick up some cheap cooler master fans: COOLER MASTER R4-L2S-124K-GP. (not sure if they are available in the UK)

Thanks for the sugesstion, checked on google but can't find them here in UK

Aerocool Sharks are quiet, move lot of air , have good static pressure and dont make much noise .

Will consider these, i'd most likely use them with the included voltage reduction cables

I would always advise against coolermaster as they've always produced a really annoying clicking for me.

I would suggest getting antec truequiet fans. They dont shift as much air as others do, but they are completely inaudible. The air they shift will be adequate enough for you anyway. And yes, i would definitely recommend intake fans. Just keeps a constant 'new' flow of air going through the case. Maybe you dont need 2 as intakes at the front, but definitely 1 at least

i'm liking the reviews on these, the included Antec fans are too noisy even if i flick their switch to low.

 

[Josh Weston]

How about Spectre/Spectre Pro?

 

[jamesriley94]

I used to have proper antec fans and they were noisy yeh. The truequiet ones are completely different. They hopnestly do not make any noise whatsoever, couldnt recommend any fan more

 

[mArTyN]

Recently replaced the Corsair fans in my 800D with Bitfenix spectre's (non LED) and they are quiet .

 

[dipzy]

How about Spectre/Spectre Pro?

These look quite nice, will read some reviews about them, thanks

I used to have proper antec fans and they were noisy yeh. The truequiet ones are completely different. They hopnestly do not make any noise whatsoever, couldnt recommend any fan more

The reviews are looking very good about the truequiet

Its still a while until i can get them but when the time comes i will know which one's to get

Recently replaced the Corsair fans in my 800D with Bitfenix spectre's (non LED) and they are quiet .

Very nice, choosing fans is a tough decision. I have heard very good things about the spectre's so they definitely going maybe list