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post May 8 2012, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(Happy_Igneel @ May 6 2012, 11:01 PM)
uh oh,that's not good.
how about 120mm?
Im going to have the fan to direct air into the CD slot so size is not really a problem,I just want to lower the budget. haha
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Directed to the CD slot?? u mean blowing from the inside of the chassis to outside? or do you mean to do a front intake fan via the cd slots (5.25" bays)? if you mean the latter then you can go with something like this
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http://www.coolermaster.com/upload/product...3.jpg?918456653
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post Jun 25 2012, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(nestlebliss @ Jun 21 2012, 10:18 AM)
hye guys..i use an old hp casing which only has 1 exhaust fan...would changing a new fan do any good or would it be better for me to change casing..? my hp casing is quite small and it gets pretty hot sometimes esp my GC...went up to 50+ even when im not gaming..( is it normal?) would really appreciate the help..

budget would be 150.. tight budget, thanks in advance
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HP chassis?? u mean the pre-assembled PC right? would be hard to change the chassis considering all the components are made to fit snuggly inside... and yeah will not help much by changing just the fan.. maybe adding an exhaust at the top?? need to modify though tongue.gif

Added on June 25, 2012, 9:52 am
QUOTE(-kytz- @ Jun 25 2012, 07:24 AM)
Looking for a silent 120mm red fan with the same colour as aerocool shark red devil hmm.gif

http://www.aerocool.com.tw/images/fan/shark/red12_all.jpg
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why not just get the Aerocool Red instead?? why look for an alternative?

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post Jul 20 2012, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(BenSow @ Jul 20 2012, 12:04 AM)
is there any way to power case fans with wall sockets?
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not directly.. no...ur talking 240W there from the wall so there has to be a limiter or some sort... just short the 24-pin to fake-start the a PSU with the fan attached would be safe enough
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post Aug 13 2012, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(Hilmax @ Aug 12 2012, 03:40 PM)
Static Pressure are good for heat-sink. So higher CFM is better for exhaust but beware of high noise if the fan run at maximum speed for certain model.
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+1, The Artic F12 is good for all applications IMHO its decently pushing air for its quietness and also has good static pressure.. quite affordable too wink.gif..

but yeah you could go with the higher CFM for exhaust but that would normally mean more noise as these fans tend to have higher RPM

the Silverstone AP is mostly good for intake as air travels in a straight column for that fan but have ppl says that they're quite loud
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post Aug 16 2012, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(mrteeheetummytums @ Aug 16 2012, 02:47 PM)
I'm looking for 140mm fans to add 2 intakes and 1 exhaust on the corsair 300r. The only 140m fan i've heard is Scythe Slip Stream but I haven't seen one before. Can you guys recommend something? No LED definitely, has to be rather quiet though. Look good too because it's going on a side window thumbup.gif

Also looking for 2 120mm for cm 212 evo cpu cooler. I see a lot recommendations on artic F12, but wundering if there's any better static pressure fans. Though the f12 does look good sweat.gif
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for the 140mm fans you could go for the Bitfenix spectre which is available in black or white, other than that there are the xigmatex xlf series and noctua will have some 140mm as well

120mm just go for the F12, not saying they are the best but compared to noctua, noiseblockers and scythe the price is much more affordable.... just make sure you get the PWM version if you are strapping it onto the HSF wink.gif
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post Aug 22 2012, 09:04 AM

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QUOTE(HoNeYdEwBoY @ Aug 22 2012, 04:11 AM)
f12 pwm vs aerocool shark pwm for my radiator... is it aerocool will overpower and noisy on it?
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the F12 PWM will have variable speeds due to the PWM function... unless you attach it to a 12V/3-pin fan header which will let it run at 1300RPM (max speed).. so it will be audible, but not too noisy

the Aerocools has a rated top speed of 1500RPM and yes will run at top speed as it doesn't have PWM function... it is quite noisy but it comes with a 7V adaptor to slow the fan down to 800RPM making it silent.. but it also diminishes the airflow

I would recommend the F12 over the Aerocool as the PWM function really helps to regulate the temps by cranking up the speed of the fans when needed.. unless you have a fan controller module.. the Aerocools are not really a viable choice when compared to the F12

oh BTW, the F12 are easier to clean compared to the slim fins of the Aerocool sweat.gif

Added on August 22, 2012, 9:05 am
QUOTE(steven93 @ Aug 22 2012, 04:37 AM)
i tested the pwm f14.... and its very quiet.. smile.gif
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F14? where did u get them?

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post Aug 25 2012, 10:25 AM

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QUOTE(ImAintNerd @ Aug 24 2012, 11:44 PM)
hello guys... from this two models of fans. can u help me to choose the best fans for my intake and p/p setup for my 212+ cooler...

a) AEROCOOL Shark Fan Blue Edition or
b) XIGMATEK XAF F1252
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Go for the Xigmatex, no comment about the spec but it'll be easier to clean compared to the compact fins of the Aerocool shark lolz... why not Artic F12 PWM??
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post Aug 30 2012, 08:11 PM

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QUOTE(diesel32 @ Aug 30 2012, 03:24 PM)
hello guys,
need some opinions,
i have a corsair h60, but somtimes the cpu get hot when im only surfin the web,
im thinkin of replacing the stock corsair fan and put two new one...
also replace all the casing stock coolermaster fan, 140mm top, 120mm side and front.

silent n have led, any suggestion?
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CPU running hot even if its cooled by the H60?? makes me think my 212+ is a great bargain...

anyway is this always happening?? and how hot is it exactly??
before you start replacing them fans, I suggest that you clean the dust off of the radiator and fans and see if there are any improvements smile.gif

just a heads up: Performance fans doesn't usually comes with LEDs nod.gif
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post Sep 14 2012, 11:19 AM

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QUOTE(KenDiriwan @ Sep 13 2012, 08:38 PM)
Has the new Arctic Cooling F12 arrived in Malaysia?

By looking at the technical part it seem to be improved hell lot
F12 : 74 CFM / 125.7 m3/h
F12: 0.3 Sone
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Haven't seen in the local market yet.. although there is one in GS that has the new 120mm version on the i30 so only a matter of time
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post Sep 25 2012, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(Mr.Ben @ Sep 25 2012, 09:41 AM)
Thanks for the tips, i am using GTX 560 ti  biggrin.gif
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Do be careful that depending on the rigidity of your chassis, a powerful side fan will cause unwanted vibrations and generate noise... further to that, side panels are normally not filtered so dust might enter easily from there straight to your GPU

Ppl here choose the F12 mainly because it has a good value/performance and CFM/Noise ratios.. they are not cheap per-se but rather affordable compared to other fans of similar class
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post Sep 26 2012, 09:03 AM

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QUOTE(Mr.Ben @ Sep 25 2012, 06:15 PM)
Yea they are not cheap. D:
help me out here,
i'm thinking of a CM elite 430 budget case, and getting a hyper evo 212. and spend more on case fans
or without the  hyper evo 212 and case fans ( just going to use the stock fan provided)  and spend more on the chassis?
any advice? would there be lots of temp diff?
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Well that depends....
do you have an OC system? cause if you don't then the Hyper 212 can wait

IMHO its better to spend more on the chassis cause thats the main thing aside from the monitor that you'll be looking at most everytime you're using your PC... aside from that, a better quality chassis will also be sturdier and they tend to last longer... and also quieter I might add, especially if you intend to place fans on the side panel... a flimsy side panel will shake, rattle & vibrate causing unwanted noise on top of the fan's "whoosh" sound

a thing to note here is that, the more fans you add, the more noisy your system will be, dust is also an issue here and yes IMHO a better chassis will help with the temperatures icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Oct 23 2012, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(normeck @ Oct 21 2012, 10:36 AM)
guys, currently im using CoolerMAster 212 Evo. Now, the stock fan that comes with it already kaput. Now im using ArticCooler fans on it for temporary. 

Now the temperature is MIn 57 - Max 64

any suggestion how to lower the temp?

- Im using AMD Phenom II x4
- Artic MX4 paste
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Overclocked?? the temps are ok on MAX IMHO but looks weird on idle, was it like this with the original fan? I'm using Hyper 212+ with dual Artic F12s and here is my temp

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what chassis are you using?
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post Oct 23 2012, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(normeck @ Oct 23 2012, 10:22 AM)
im not into OC. When with original fan, it goes higher than that...
now im open my side panel and it goes a little bit cooler...minimum is 47c...

how you get your cpu temp to that number?
and my casing is CM Elite 411?? (forget the number)
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u mean elite 311?
this one right??
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the Artic F12 is better than the CM Blademaster so you'll definitely get cooler temps..

I can achieve those temps cause the PC room is in the cooler part of the house and I only get to use it at night. The HWMonitor u see now is taken when the system is inside a CM 690II Advanced with 9 fans icon_rolleyes.gif

Added on October 23, 2012, 12:13 pmanyhow is your room hot by any chance?

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post Oct 23 2012, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(normeck @ Oct 23 2012, 01:52 PM)
my room dont have air-conditioner. i just have table fans. and my pc running 24/7...

planning to mod my side panel and put 200m fans..but have problem since my heat sink just near the side panel...maybe i can lower it a bit...

and i only have 1 intake, 1 exhaust and 2 fans push/pull at CPU..
seems need to add more fan if want to get the temp like you...

my casing CM Elite 430
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The PC room have an a/c but I rarely use it, that temperature reading is taken when the a/c is off

an elite 430's airflow should be fairly good IMHO.. don't think you can achieve the same temps as mine because your PC is is of different spec and operating on different conditions and locations... adding a blowhole with a fan to the side panel will help as you said opening the side panel lowered the temps

another way is to improve the airflow... how is your cable management inside the 430?

Added on October 23, 2012, 4:28 pmdoesn't it have a top exhaust??

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post Oct 24 2012, 09:15 AM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Oct 23 2012, 09:53 PM)
Cleaning my 2 casing fans (Aerocool Sharks) is such an a$$ as they have soo many fan blades and the blades aren't removable. Plus, it's a little noisy even though I've just cleaned them up.

Thinking to go for Enermax Magma hmm.gif Anyone personally using this? biggrin.gif
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Yep they're a pain to clean nod.gif but they do look good, IMHO with the adaptor its not really that loud IMHO... how many do you have inside your chassis?

QUOTE(normeck @ Oct 23 2012, 11:46 PM)
i just feel that i have to add another extra fans...one 200mm at side panel and some others on top...
i only have one exhaust fan at the back....

Added on October 24, 2012, 2:24 amthe cable i think not really messy. got 1 or 2 cabel that i dont tight it to the casing
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I mean the 430 has slots to install fans on the top right? why not just install it first and see if it improves the temp before modding? and I wanna ask if your 212 Evo is mounted vertically or Horizontally? hmm.gif
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QUOTE(normeck @ Oct 24 2012, 05:05 PM)
which one is better? install exhaust fans or install intake? i just feel inside casing should be cooler.
my evo is mounted vertically, doing push pull to top of the casing (the air flow)
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You could go both ways actually, trial and error is the only way to see which config works for you, for me, I usually find that exhaust gives me cooler temps by 1C to 3C but dust collection is accelerated tongue.gif

I'm confused... vertical mount but push pull to top of chassis?
like so?
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or like so?
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QUOTE(normeck @ Oct 25 2012, 10:52 AM)
2nd picture
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Horizontal mount wink.gif

thats fine, just add some exhaust fan to the top and see how much changed smile.gif
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QUOTE(Hanford @ Oct 31 2012, 01:36 PM)
sum1 can purpose which fans control panel is nice ?

wan to view components temp & fans speed
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Try the BitFenix Recon wink.gif there is a white version as well
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Nov 2 2012, 07:51 PM)
Need to ask about PWM and how to use it. I'm only able to get PWM function (front PWM fan) only if I connect it directly to the motherboard fan port? Because I remember last time my Arctic F12 PWM has an extra connector which I don't know where to connect it to as I only have one fan connector for the front fan.

Another thing is that how do I alter the fan speed...? (Not planning to get a fan controller)

p/s: Planning to get a Enermax TB Silence PWM for the removable fan blade design

Or should I get the Noctua P14 FLX since I hear Noctua make very good fans....but I'll have to do without the removable fan design but it's alright if it's really quiet yet give sufficient airflow <------I hate noise a lot especially when I sleep with my PC turned on and my current fan makes very noticeable noise which is quite irritating

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=product...33&lng=en&set=1
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PWM function will need the feedback from the mobo with a 4-pin connector so depending on the mobo you're using there will be either one or 2 of the 4-pin PWM connectors on the mobo.. in the case of AC F12, the PWM is controlled via the other connector with the single wire.. not too sure why but maybe has something to do with the PST feature.. other PWM fans only has 4-pin connectors

you could do that with speed fan, which can be downloaded off the web but I don't know how accurate it is compared to a fan controller so good luck

the TB silence looks good and the removable fan is heaven-sent IMHO Noctuas are good as per user feedbacks but I don't like the color tongue.gif

if noise is your main concern, maybe getting a chassis with noise dampening feature is what you need wink.gif
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QUOTE(amduser @ Nov 6 2012, 07:02 PM)
Thinking of changing all my xigmatek led fan to Arctic f12 but I not sure which to get after gone through their website there are so many model hmm.gif
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best is to get the PWM models wink.gif but these fans are kinda hard to find in retail shop nowadays so you'd need to order from LYN tongue.gif
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