Fan Help!

[Mosteeze]

So I'm getting 2 Corsair SP120s to replace the stock fans on my H100i

Which ones should I choose for the best ceiling rad exhaust fan?

(I plan to connect them to an NZXT touchscreen fan controller & MSI Z97-G45 mobo for software temps too if possible)

• AF120 Performance
• AF120 Quiet
• SP120 PWM Performance
• SP120 PWM Quiet
• SP120 Performance
• SP120 Quiet

Here's the Amazon link for the specs of each choice:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00C249QNE

 

(Also: Does PWM matter?)

My fan knowledge is still a bit limited so any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Edit:

All fans for Enthoo Luxe build:

-2 front intakes                              (Noctua NF-S12A x2)

-2 rad ceiling exhausts                 (Corsair SP120 x2)

-1 front low rpm ceiling exhaust (Luxe Stock 140 x1) moved forward to make room for the H100i Rad

-1 rear exhaust                               (Luxe Stock 140 x1)

 

I realise that seems like a lot of negative pressure,

but I'll be keeping the extra front ceiling fan at the lowest rpm if I do end up keeping it up there.

May even test it out on the bottom behind the HDD cage as a low rpm intake.

So 2/2.5 intakes 3/3.5 exhausts. 

[VioDuskar]

does your MB support PWM?

[WoodenMarker]

The H100i comes with SP120L's--basically same as SP120 PE's. 

PWM is just a method of controlling the fan.

 

Why are you replacing the fans?

[Mosteeze]

does your MB support PWM?

 

I have absolutely no idea. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130771

That's the most I could find on it, nothing about PWM as far as I know though.

I'm still mid-build and haven't purchased the mobo yet. The Enthoo Luxe Pro does have a built-in x5+ PWM-but-not-PWM fan hub..

but I'm not knowledgeable in that area at all lol.

[Mosteeze]

The H100i comes with SP120L's--basically same as SP120 PE's. 

PWM is just a method of controlling the fan.

 

Why are you replacing the fans?

 

Oh man, I had no idea. I just heard from a friend that I should probably replace them,

and after watching a few videos apparently the stock fans get a little loud over a short time.

Also saw in one of Linus' videos he recommended it too. You think it's worth it?

+ Thanks for that video! I'm just getting a bit confused with PWM and stuff,

mobo connection/luxe hub PWM connection/nzxt sentry touch control connection, 3/4 pin..

Don't know where my head is  :blink:

[WoodenMarker]

Oh man, I had no idea. I just heard from a friend that I should probably replace them,

and after watching a few videos apparently the stock fans get a little loud over a short time.

'Too loud' is subjective. Are they too loud for you?

[Mosteeze]

'Too loud' is subjective. Are they too loud for you?

 

Well, I'm not really too bothered by simple fan noise while gaming and stuff, but I produce and mix a lot of cpu heavy music,

so I just want to be prepared with an ideal set of backup fans in case they do get noisy after a few months of use.

Can never be too safe  :lol:

[WoodenMarker]

Well, I'm not really too bothered by simple fan noise while gaming and stuff, but I produce and mix a lot of cpu heavy music,

so I just want to be prepared with an ideal set of backup fans in case they do get noisy after a few months of use.

Can never be too safe  :lol:

In that case, just don't get new fans for now. If they currently aren't too loud for you, that shouldn't change unless your preferences do.

[Mosteeze]

In that case, just don't get new fans for now. If they currently aren't too loud for you, that shouldn't change unless your preferences do.

 

Okay, thanks for the help dude I appreciate it a bunch!

[tomas710]

Okay, thanks for the help dude I appreciate it a bunch!

In any case, changing the stock fans for SP120s tends to be more of an aesthetic improvement since you are getting a very similar fan. I see you have Noctuas, NF-F12s or NF-P12s are better options. Gentle Typhoons are great, EK Vardars are great, Fractal Design Venturis are great, Phanteks PH-F120MP are great, there are many rad fans that are better than SP120s, basically that was my point

[Mosteeze]

In any case, changing the stock fans for SP120s tends to be more of an aesthetic improvement since you are getting a very similar fan. I see you have Noctuas, NF-F12s or NF-P12s are better options. Gentle Typhoons are great, EK Vardars are great, Fractal Design Venturis are great, Phanteks PH-F120MP are great, there are many rad fans that are better than SP120s, basically that was my point

 

Thanks for the suggestions man! I've come across the Typhoons before and they're pretty nice. I'll have to have to list the lot and have a comparison later on.

Did some research and the SP120s are indeed quite similar to the stock H100i fans, if anything SP120s are a little worse! (from what I've read anyway lol)

And to be honest I am a weakling for aesthetics, but a lot of those mentioned look sweet anyway. Thanks again dude!

[tomas710]

Thanks for the suggestions man! I've come across the Typhoons before and they're pretty nice. I'll have to have to list the lot and have a comparison later on.

Did some research and the SP120s are indeed quite similar to the stock H100i fans, if anything SP120s are a little worse! (from what I've read anyway lol)

And to be honest I am a weakling for aesthetics, but a lot of those mentioned look sweet anyway. Thanks again dude!

Sure thing man. Yeah, they are basically slower RPM versions with colored rings and rubber corners, but pretty much the same fan. EK Vardars are being released in all black and all white, i think they look pretty good. The Venturis are nice too, gentle typhoons...they have almost a legendary status, like noctuas. My setup is a corsair H105 with  Phanteks PH-F120MP pushing and silverstone SP121s pulling (they are great focusing airflow) and it works for me, gives me good airflow at low RPMs and very good CPU cooling.