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Simple question, which one is better? 

I need about 2 120mm and 3 140mm but I having difficulty choosing which one to go for. 

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Neither are that good. There are probably better alternatives. Where are you putting the fans?

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Corsair fans suck, spectre pros are loud.

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Neither are that good. There are probably better alternatives. Where are you putting the fans?

What would you recommend getting? Phantek Enthoo Pro. 2 140mm in the front. 2 120mm on the bottom. and 1 140 on top with the cpu cooler fans 

 

I have the AF fans but everyone will say they suck.

Yeah I've seen that here and there in the forum

 

Corsair fans suck, spectre pros are loud.

Yeah basically but memory express doesn't sell too much brands I believe

 

Told you. ^^

Mhmm

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What would you recommend getting? Phantek Enthoo Pro. 2 140mm in the front. 2 120mm on the bottom. and 1 140 on top with the cpu cooler fans 

What do you mean by 'with the cpu cooler fans'? What cooler are you using?

What's your budget? Is there a certain theme you're going for?

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What do you mean by 'with the cpu cooler fans'? What cooler are you using?

What's your budget? Is there a certain theme you're going for?

Corsair H110

Black & white theme. Budget well iunno just something not too expensive just for fans lol 

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Can anyone suggest me good fans to use from http://www.memoryexpress.com/Category/CoolingFans?Page=1 

I'm not sure which one to go for, and I don't feel like waiting and ordering for some. Is it possible that this place sells any decent fans? 

 

That matches my theme Black & White

Please and thank you

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Corsair H110

Black & white theme. Budget well iunno just something not too expensive just for fans lol 

Why new fans in the case? Are you not satisfied with the stock fans?

Can anyone suggest me good fans to use from http://www.memoryexpress.com/Category/CoolingFans?Page=1 

I'm not sure which one to go for, and I don't feel like waiting and ordering for some. Is it possible that this place sells any decent fans? 

 

That matches my theme Black & White

Please and thank you

Please don't make multiple threads for the same thing. I've merged them. 

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Why new fans in the case? Are you not satisfied with the stock fans?

Please don't make multiple threads for the same thing. I've merged them. 

There's only 2 stock fans on the case, 140mm Rear and 1 200mm front, I just want more airflow plus leds

 

P.S my bad, I apologize for that ! 

 

Link's broken.

 

Also Sinon <3

Is it? It works fine for me though?

Yes Sinon ! The best :D 

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I haven't bought any but I know Mem Ex sells Silverstone air penetrators which do come with leds (including white) and are pressure optimized. 

 

Edit: If you don't mind paying shipping (as well as time) you could take a look at NCIX.com They also would probably ship out of Vancouver.

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There's only 2 stock fans on the case, 140mm Rear and 1 200mm front, I just want more airflow plus leds

Are your current temps too high?

Why not just get a led strip?

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I haven't bought any but I know Mem Ex sells Silverstone air penetrators which do come with leds (including white) and are pressure optimized. 

 

Edit: If you don't mind paying shipping (as well as time) you could take a look at NCIX.com They also would probably ship out of Vancouver.

Yeah I have seen those but not much people I know have used them yet so liked to see if anyone here might have any idea? 

 

 

Are your current temps too high?

Why not just get a led strip?

Yeah that's what I was considering, I haven't put together my build yet, I will tomorrow/thursday and liked to do one trip instead of multiple back to the place xD 

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Would Aerocool DS fans be good to use ?

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Well they kinda look cool?

Sadly not sure what to choose haha

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Would Aerocool DS fans be good to use ?

They're good but not amazing and better than Corsair AF's and Spectre Pros.

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Yeah I have seen those but not much people I know have used them yet so liked to see if anyone here might have any idea?

I've used silver stones AP series but I'd drop them to about 9v, was very happy with them, the thing is with the enthoo pro is the airflow is poor due to the HDD cages being in the way, the only thing that will get added benefit is the GPU if you remove the cages.

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They're good but not amazing and better than Corsair AF's and Spectre Pros.

What would you recommend overall than? If I just order it online

 

I've used silver stones AP series but I'd drop them to about 9v, was very happy with them, the thing is with the enthoo pro is the airflow is poor due to the HDD cages being in the way, the only thing that will get added benefit is the GPU if you remove the cages.

Yeah I guess

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What would you recommend overall than? If I just order it online

I'd recommend using the stock fans before deciding whether or not to replace them.

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