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Solved Choosing fans

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simontalek

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Choosing fans

Hi, Im looking to ditch the stock fractal fans for something better. In my case there is space only for 2 front fans and 1 back fan.

I was thinking I could buy 2 artic bionix p120 to front, nf-a12 to my cpu cooler, and nff12 (currently on my cpu cooler) would go to the back of the case.

What do y'all think about that idea?
 
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yes, everyone has their own opinion on what is 'best'.
and probably in all honesty, if you pick from the same price point, they all should have very similar specs therefore very similar performance.

my 'best' would be Noctua, purely based on noise and temp readings.
whenever I've switched from stock to 3rd party, it has been to Noctua's, mainly because of reviews and performance, but honestly because they are usually t he cheapest of the 'best'.

but, that's just my experience, take from that what you like. :)
 
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depending on space in the case, if low profile required, consider this; https://www.umart.com.au/product/noctua-nh-l9i-low-profile-intel-cpu-cooler-22926
if normal amount of room, maybe this; https://www.umart.com.au/product/noctua-nh-l9x65-lower-profile-multi-socket-cpu-cooler-34100
or if plenty of room, this; https://www.umart.com.au/product/noctua-nh-u9s-multi-socket-cpu-cooler-30165
all would serve you well.

as to case fans; https://www.umart.com.au/product/noctua-92mm-nf-a9x14-pwm-2200rpm-fan-22821

but your idea in post #1 would work as well. :)

all depends on personal preference.

and consider.... for not too much more, getting liquid, All-in-One cooling for the processor.
it's 2 fan radiator could be mounted on the front, killing two birds with one stone so to speak.
have it pumping hot air out, and setup the back fan to draw air in.

just a thought!
 
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I've ran stock Fractal fans on all of my cases, is there a reason you're looking to swap them out - better cooling, lower noise?

I can't argue with Noctua, they're loved for a reason.
 
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