Case fans - what is better?

[OuBoet]

@kwaai

I found at 2 online shops|

Com-X http://www.comx-computers.co.za/HEC-FANPWM-Cougar-Vortex-PWM-120MM-Case-Fan-Buy-p-51832.php

And

Ikonix http://www.ikonix.co.za/cougar-vortec-pwm-120mm-case-fan.html?desktop=

Ikonix has them for R124 and ComX for R135.

 

[Ike_009]

Get them in pairs IMO

 

[Kwaai]

Get them in pairs IMO

Already have an intake fan so the next one i'll get will be an exhaust. Should work well hey?

 

[OuBoet]

Here is an interesting review of the HDB version of the cougar vortex (hydro dynamic bearing). http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/32742-cougar-vortex-140hdb?showall=&limitstart=

 

[Ike_009]

What case do you have and current fans?

 

[Kwaai]

What case do you have and current fans?

I forgot, but it's similar to this with one front intake fan.

 

[Applause]

are you just gonna get normal fans or do you want some fancy lighting fans?

 

[OuBoet]

i'm just basically looking for ones with hi-performance. if they come with fancy stuff, all the better!

and to know whatt to go for - CFM or static pressure and PWN or non-PWM.

 

[Kwaai]

i'm just basically looking for ones with hi-performance. if they come with fancy stuff, all the better!

and to know whatt to go for - CFM or static pressure and PWN or non-PWM.

Performance all the way , CFM and noise(db) is what I'm looking for in a case fan.

 

[Ike_009]

i'm just basically looking for ones with hi-performance. if they come with fancy stuff, all the better!

and to know whatt to go for - CFM or static pressure and PWN or non-PWM.

I don't really see the point in PWM, get normal 3 pins and and a fan controller, Most motherboards also support the 3 pin variety.

Use high pressure fans for Radiators, however I'm still saving up for a one of those set-ups so I use my 2 for inflow and then the Airflow to suck it out since I have 4 fans coming in and 2 out.

Cooling today’s high-performance PCs is a complex task, and a single fan design can’t meet every need. The fan you use to exhaust hot air out of your case might not be the best fan to mount flush against a heatsink or radiator.

Static pressure is the measure of how well a fan can push air in this type of highly restrictive environment, and this is where the SP120 excels. It’s an ideal solution for radiator and heatsink use, as well as drive bay intakes, and other locations where you’re mounting a fan directly adjacent to a heat source.

For high-volume cooling in less restrictive environments, like case exhaust or side intakes, check out our AF series of high-volume fans.

@kwaai
If your intake fan is still stock then get 2, at least you know your matching the inflow to the outflow. That or get an Sp120/140 infront and move the old intake up top

 

[Kwaai]

I don't really see the point in PWM, get normal 3 pins and and a fan controller, Most motherboards also support the 3 pin variety.

Use high pressure fans for Radiators, however I'm still saving up for a one of those set-ups so I use my 2 for inflow and then the Airflow to suck it out since I have 4 fans coming in and 2 out.



@kwaai
If your intake fan is still stock then get 2, at least you know your matching the inflow to the outflow. That or get an Sp120/140 infront and move the old intake up top

Okay thanks for that, between these which would you use?
Corsair sp120
http://titan-ice.co.za/product_info....oducts_id=7131

Corsair af120
http://titan-ice.co.za/product_info....oducts_id=7127

 

[Ike_009]

SP since it will be there for intake past your Harddrive cage. AF is more for your exhaust jobs and side panels.

 

[Glordit]

The one thing you have to remember with fans.

More airflow = sometimes more noise and shorter fan life.

If you have 3+ 900 RPM fans running in your case it is more than enough to move in cold air and hot air out. What you don't want to do is have, different fan speeds running at different parts of the case unless the exhaust is the faster than the intake. Otherwise you'll push air in, it gets hot, then can't get out fast enough.

 

[Ike_009]

That's why I have 2 AF fans up top to pull any heat out, not that it ever seems to get hot in there. Fans running at 1000 rpm at 23c

 

[Kwaai]

That's why I have 2 AF fans up top to pull any heat out, not that it ever seems to get hot in there. Fans running at 1000 rpm at 23c

What gpu are you using and idle vs load temps ?

 

[Ike_009]

That's the temp inside my case, current temp of my GPU is 30c on idle, not tracking load times etc

 

[Applause]

i really prefer to have a few fans running low RPM to keep the pc as cool, but decreasing sound by a lot

 

[Kwaai]

That's the temp inside my case, current temp of my GPU is 30c on idle, not tracking load times etc

My Gpu is idling at 30c and shot up to 72c at full load, when you do get a chance let me know what your temp is at full load ?

 

[Glordit]

My Gpu is idling at 30c and shot up to 72c at full load, when you do get a chance let me know what your temp is at full load ?

I get 28c Idle and max temp of about 70 c with my GPU fan at 70%. Get MSI afterburner and make a custom fan profile it works wonders.

 

[Kwaai]

I get 28c Idle and max temp of about 70 c with my GPU fan at 70%. Get MSI afterburner and make a custom fan profile it works wonders.

I am and our profiles might be similar my GPU fan also hits 70% at 70 c. I'm asking for his temps because of the amount of case fans he has. I'd like to know what difference it makes.
How many fans are you using by the way?

Edit: Currently idling at 29 c and max of 73c (at 100% load)