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Need help for optimal air cooling for Fractal Design Arc Midi R2

Ak1gs
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Hey all!!

I'm new to the forums and would like to get some help with my computer setup. I'm looking to get optimal air cooling with the components I have and as minimal sound possible.

My main issue is that the corsair fans are running extremely loud at 2400+RPM and it's really annoying. Which is why I bought 4 x Arctic F12 Fans.

Specs:

Intel i7 2600k (planning to OC to 4ghz)

8GB Corsair Dominator (2 x 4GB)

EVGA GTX 560 Ti

Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H

750W Power Supply

240GB SSD

1TB HDD

Fractal Design Arc Midi R2

Corsair H105 WaterCooling

Just purchased 4 x Arctic F12 PVM Case Fan.

Fans:

2 x Corsair H105 Stock Fans

3 x Fractal Design Stock Fans

4 x Arctic F12 Fans

How should I setup my air cooling and which fans should I mount them to? Any help would be great please!!

Thanks in advance and I greatly appreciate any tips!

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You could just use the stock case fans..

The fans you bought are only going to add noise.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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You could just use the stock case fans..

The fans you bought are only going to add noise.

How about replacing the radiator fans on the H105? I think the stock fans on the corsair is the one running extremely loud.

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How about replacing the radiator fans on the H105? I think the stock fans on the corsair is the one running extremely loud.

The stock h105 fans are quite loud. Where are you shopping/located? Budget?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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The stock h105 fans are quite loud. Where are you shopping/located? Budget?

I purchased 4 x Arctic F12's already and they arrived today. I was hoping to see if these are good for the radiators at least.

If you're suggesting me to purchase different fans, please let me know so I could return these. I thought these fans would be good at $10/each and it had really good reviews.

I'm not looking to pay more than $15 per fan.

Thank you for helping. I appreciate it!

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I purchased 4 x Arctic F12's already and they arrived today. I was hoping to see if these are good for the radiators at least.

If you're suggesting me to purchase different fans, please let me know so I could return these. I thought these fans would be good at $10/each and it had really good reviews.

I'm not looking to pay more than $15 per fan.

They're alright fans but not really worth $10 each and are better suited as case fans.

It'd be good to return them if you can. What kind of dollars are you using?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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I purchased 4 x Arctic F12's already and they arrived today. I was hoping to see if these are good for the radiators at least.

If you're suggesting me to purchase different fans, please let me know so I could return these. I thought these fans would be good at $10/each and it had really good reviews.

The Arctic F12 Rev. 2 are decent fans for $10, but the original F12 aren't that great.

 

Either way, GELID Silent 12 are much better fans and cost a similar price

"Rawr XD"

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