The Case Fans Thread V2, Fans Fans Fans
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 Jan 1 2016, 04:56 PM
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Hi Guys,
I just built a new rig in Fractal Define R5 casing. It comes fitted with two 140mm fans which has less airflow. I have been a big fan of Arctic F12 fans previously. Now that nobody is selling in msia, do you think its worth to order it from overseas or are there equally better silent fans with better airflow? theme is black and white. Please advise. |
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Jan 1 2016, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(affirmative90 @ Jan 1 2016, 04:56 PM) Hi Guys, You'd ask hikari85?I just built a new rig in Fractal Define R5 casing. It comes fitted with two 140mm fans which has less airflow. I have been a big fan of Arctic F12 fans previously. Now that nobody is selling in msia, do you think its worth to order it from overseas or are there equally better silent fans with better airflow? theme is black and white. Please advise.  |
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Jan 2 2016, 08:56 AM
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QUOTE(kherel77 @ Jan 1 2016, 06:49 PM) You'd ask hikari85? yea he said his distributor stop carrying arctic brand already. |
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Jan 2 2016, 07:00 PM
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QUOTE(affirmative90 @ Jan 1 2016, 04:56 PM) Hi Guys, Swiftech Helix is my personal favourite other than Arctic F12I just built a new rig in Fractal Define R5 casing. It comes fitted with two 140mm fans which has less airflow. I have been a big fan of Arctic F12 fans previously. Now that nobody is selling in msia, do you think its worth to order it from overseas or are there equally better silent fans with better airflow? theme is black and white. Please advise. honestly, the airflow is really good.been using it on my previous watercooling setup and also currently use it as my case fan |
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Jan 7 2016, 06:08 PM
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hye guyz, between bitfenix spectre and id cooling PL, which one should i get?
gonna put 2 fans for front intake and 2 for top exhaust. versa H24 case. |
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Jan 7 2016, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(affirmative90 @ Jan 1 2016, 04:56 PM) Hi Guys, why u no trust me, no need get Artic la. there are so many other brands now, just go around Viewnet. this weekend? I just built a new rig in Fractal Define R5 casing. It comes fitted with two 140mm fans which has less airflow. I have been a big fan of Arctic F12 fans previously. Now that nobody is selling in msia, do you think its worth to order it from overseas or are there equally better silent fans with better airflow? theme is black and white. Please advise.  QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 7 2016, 06:08 PM) hye guyz, between bitfenix spectre and id cooling PL, which one should i get? never used ID cooling before but I tested both bitfenix spectre and spectre pro and they seem to be quite weak when pushing against resistancegonna put 2 fans for front intake and 2 for top exhaust. versa H24 case. |
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Jan 8 2016, 01:23 AM
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QUOTE(ntw @ Jan 7 2016, 10:12 PM) never used ID cooling before but I tested both bitfenix spectre and spectre pro and they seem to be quite weak when pushing against resistance how about aerocool shark fan?  |
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Jan 8 2016, 03:08 AM
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QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 8 2016, 01:23 AM) hmm looks like spectre is not a good choice for front panel where there is storage bay there. i have tested aerocool shark fan without restriction, the wind is quite strong. no idea about the airflow with restriction though. if 120mm, I strongly recommend the CM Jetflo!! the fan is the strongest I have testedhow about aerocool shark fan? |
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Jan 8 2016, 08:16 AM
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QUOTE(ntw @ Jan 8 2016, 03:08 AM) i have tested aerocool shark fan without restriction, the wind is quite strong. no idea about the airflow with restriction though. if 120mm, I strongly recommend the CM Jetflo!! the fan is the strongest I have tested Sickle flow are worth to consider, cheap, quiet and deliver decent air flow. |
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Jan 8 2016, 04:58 PM
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Guys, i'm using Fractal R5 case and just using stock fan which is 120mm (back) 140mm (front).
Thinking to change - 140mm x 2 (front) - 140mm x 1 (back) - 140mm x 2 (top) How about this brand? Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XK2 140mm x 25mm Ultra Quiet Fan - 1100 RPM - 21 dBA    » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Jan 8 2016, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(supersound @ Jan 8 2016, 08:16 AM) Sickle flow are worth to consider, cheap, quiet and deliver decent air flow. Based on what i read in this thread, sickleflow is too noisy. Am i wrong? Thats why i trying to look another fan. |
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Jan 9 2016, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 8 2016, 11:09 PM) Based on what i read in this thread, sickleflow is too noisy. Am i wrong? Thats why i trying to look another fan. I removed my CPU cooler, Silverstone AR03's fan to 2 Sickleflow Xs and it is not noisy.It is only 19dBA, can transfer good amount of flow and best is rm22-27 only for 1 fan. |
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Jan 9 2016, 01:56 PM
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QUOTE(affirmative90 @ Jan 1 2016, 04:56 PM) Hi Guys, Maybe u can try your luck buying this. No warraty thoughI just built a new rig in Fractal Define R5 casing. It comes fitted with two 140mm fans which has less airflow. I have been a big fan of Arctic F12 fans previously. Now that nobody is selling in msia, do you think its worth to order it from overseas or are there equally better silent fans with better airflow? theme is black and white. Please advise. Gelid at Lazada QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 7 2016, 06:08 PM) hye guyz, between bitfenix spectre and id cooling PL, which one should i get? I only tried ID cooling fan with removable rings though. So far it is decent but the rings is a bit flimsy.gonna put 2 fans for front intake and 2 for top exhaust. versa H24 case. I suggest u get the ID cooling ones. seems the review at newegg are favorable. ID cooling Anyways if u still undecided u can try buy one first and test it by mounting it as top exhaust because some FDB/hydro bearing fans don't like to be installed horizontally. QUOTE(ikan_semilang @ Jan 8 2016, 04:58 PM) Guys, i'm using Fractal R5 case and just using stock fan which is 120mm (back) 140mm (front). hmmm, just fill it with all aerocool DS white. looks great with black/white.Thinking to change - 140mm x 2 (front) - 140mm x 1 (back) - 140mm x 2 (top) How about this brand? Noiseblocker NB-BlackSilentFan XK2 140mm x 25mm Ultra Quiet Fan - 1100 RPM - 21 dBA seems like a good fan but I doubt about fitting those fans as top exhaust because of it so called advanced sleeve bearing. If what they meant of advanced sleeve bearing is FDB then I see no problem fitting it horizontally. QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 8 2016, 11:09 PM) Based on what i read in this thread, sickleflow is too noisy. Am i wrong? Thats why i trying to look another fan. U could invest on a fan controller or 7V adapter to reduce the fan speed hence reduce the noise. |
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Jan 12 2016, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(Oyaji @ Jan 9 2016, 01:56 PM) Maybe u can try your luck buying this. No warraty though Lazada not the best place, Lelong are offering better price.Gelid at Lazada I only tried ID cooling fan with removable rings though. So far it is decent but the rings is a bit flimsy. I suggest u get the ID cooling ones. seems the review at newegg are favorable. ID cooling Anyways if u still undecided u can try buy one first and test it by mounting it as top exhaust because some FDB/hydro bearing fans don't like to be installed horizontally. hmmm, just fill it with all aerocool DS white. looks great with black/white. seems like a good fan but I doubt about fitting those fans as top exhaust because of it so called advanced sleeve bearing. If what they meant of advanced sleeve bearing is FDB then I see no problem fitting it horizontally. U could invest on a fan controller or 7V adapter to reduce the fan speed hence reduce the noise. |
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Jan 13 2016, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 8 2016, 01:23 AM) hmm looks like spectre is not a good choice for front panel where there is storage bay there. Give Noctua a try how about aerocool shark fan?  |
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Jan 15 2016, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(supersound @ Jan 9 2016, 01:16 PM) I removed my CPU cooler, Silverstone AR03's fan to 2 Sickleflow Xs and it is not noisy. already put 4 sickleflow x in my case, 2 front and 2 top exhaust.It is only 19dBA, can transfer good amount of flow and best is rm22-27 only for 1 fan. now my gpu temp on load 55C +/-, but cpu <65C. |
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Jan 15 2016, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 15 2016, 10:48 AM) already put 4 sickleflow x in my case, 2 front and 2 top exhaust. How about the noise? now my gpu temp on load 55C +/-, but cpu <65C. |
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Jan 15 2016, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 15 2016, 10:48 AM) already put 4 sickleflow x in my case, 2 front and 2 top exhaust. Mine are put on CPU cooler, GPU so far so good with original fan.now my gpu temp on load 55C +/-, but cpu <65C. When the fans are clean, my AMD can have thermal margin of 48°C and typical temperature at 42°C without air cond. |
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Jan 15 2016, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE(kherel77 @ Jan 15 2016, 11:25 AM) How about the noise? for me the noise is acceptable, not too noisy. if cannot tahan the noise,then wear headphone  QUOTE(supersound @ Jan 15 2016, 11:43 AM) Mine are put on CPU cooler, GPU so far so good with original fan. feel awkward when my gpu temp < cpu temp When the fans are clean, my AMD can have thermal margin of 48°C and typical temperature at 42°C without air cond. . planning to use 3rd party cpu cooler but i think it will block the exhaust fan to suck out the gpu heat.  |
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Jan 15 2016, 12:41 PM
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QUOTE(bonez_xy @ Jan 15 2016, 12:20 PM) for me the noise is acceptable, not too noisy. if cannot tahan the noise,then wear headphone Well, CPU cooler air flow should be blowing toward the rear exhaust fan while GPU cooler should be going to the sides. feel awkward when my gpu temp < cpu temp . planning to use 3rd party cpu cooler but i think it will block the exhaust fan to suck out the gpu heat. |
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