The Noctua Fan complications

[Billy_Mays]

What ones are from Chine and Taiwan since on Newegg.ca I see a slight differernce in the colours between these two 

 

Darker Colour: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB984BE1256&cm_re=case_fan-_-9SIAB984BE1256-_-Product 

 

Lighter Colour:https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB984BE0869&cm_re=case_fan-_-35-608-064-_-Product 

They are the same size but Im trying to find good static pressure fans for my build for a 540 rad and I want them to be quiet and Ive taken a look at them 

[WMGroomAK]

3 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

What ones are from Chine and Taiwan since on Newegg.ca I see a slight differernce in the colours between these two 

 

Darker Colour: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB984BE1256&cm_re=case_fan-_-9SIAB984BE1256-_-Product 

 

Lighter Colour:https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB984BE0869&cm_re=case_fan-_-35-608-064-_-Product 

They are the same size but Im trying to find good static pressure fans for my build for a 540 rad and I want them to be quiet and Ive taken a look at them 

These fans have different RPM ratings on them...  The top one is a 1500 rpm PWM fan and the bottom one is only a 1200 rpm PWM fan.  As to whether it is from China or Taiwan, it doesn't appear that there is much difference in performance from either of the factories.

[Skiiwee29]

Gamers Nexus did an amazing video testing this stuff out. TL:DR they are different only in eye sight, Performance is still the same.

 

 

[Billy_Mays]

Just now, WMGroomAK said:

These fans have different RPM ratings on them...  The top one is a 1500 rpm PWM fan and the bottom one is only a 1200 rpm PWM fan.  As to whether it is from China or Taiwan, it doesn't appear that there is much difference in performance from either of the factories.

Oh ok I couldnt quite remember if there was

[Billy_Mays]

Just now, legacy99 said:

Gamers Nexus did an amazing video testing this stuff out. TL:DR they are different only in eye sight, Performance is still the same.

 

 

Ok and I did watch that yesterday 

 

[Jonathan Lemmens]

3 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

What ones are from Chine and Taiwan since on Newegg.ca I see a slight differernce in the colours between these two 

 

Darker Colour: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB984BE1256&cm_re=case_fan-_-9SIAB984BE1256-_-Product 

 

Lighter Colour:https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB984BE0869&cm_re=case_fan-_-35-608-064-_-Product 

They are the same size but Im trying to find good static pressure fans for my build for a 540 rad and I want them to be quiet and Ive taken a look at them 

I thought the colour issue was only on the beige moddels. Anyway, I doubt that newegg shows a picture of the exact fan you'll be getting. 

 

There seems to be no difference in performance either:

 

[Jonathan Lemmens]

1 minute ago, legacy99 said:

Gamers Nexus did an amazing video testing this stuff out. TL:DR they are different only in eye sight, Performance is still the same.

 

...

Damn, I was too slow  

[Billy_Mays]

1 minute ago, Jonathan Lemmens said:

I thought the colour issue was only on the beige moddels. Anyway, I doubt that newegg shows a picture of the exact fan you'll be getting. 

 

There seems to be no difference in performance either:

 

Ok it looks a little different but it may depend on the RPM

[Skiiwee29]

1 minute ago, Billy_Mays said:

Ok and I did watch that yesterday 

 

Alright, for static pressure fans if you need a 120mm fan, get the NF-F12 if you need a 140mm get a NF-A14. Those are there best static pressure optimized fans. 

[Billy_Mays]

Just now, legacy99 said:

Alright, for static pressure fans if you need a 120mm fan, get the NF-F12 if you need a 140mm get a NF-A14. Those are there best static pressure optimized fans. 

I dont want to go over $20 since I can get them from EKWB for that price 

[Skiiwee29]

3 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

I dont want to go over $20 since I can get them from EKWB for that price 

The EK Vardar are much better for high FPI rads. So if you have a high FPI rad, get the Vardar fans. I am using them on my radiator over my NF-F12s both original and the 2000 rpm industrial fans. 

[Billy_Mays]

Just now, legacy99 said:

The EK Vardar are much better for high FPI rads. So if you have a high FPI rad, get the Vardar fans. I am using them on my radiator over my NF-F12s both original and the 2000 rpm industrial fans. 

Im getting the 560 rad from EKWB from them and the FPI is only 16

[Damascus]

2 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

Im getting the 560 rad from EKWB from them and the FPI is only 16

If you are getting an EK rad and you like the vardar fans go for it, the big issue with EK is shopping so big orders make it easier.

[Skiiwee29]

19 minutes ago, Billy_Mays said:

Im getting the 560 rad from EKWB from them and the FPI is only 16

Get the Vardar fans. You will be happy with them. I love em and they are quite quiet. 

[Billy_Mays]

Just now, legacy99 said:

Get the Vardar fans. You will be happy with them. I love em and they are quite quiet. 

Ok I am getting them  since they are close to the Be Quiet Silent Wings 2

[ravenshrike]

If you can spring for it grab the Noctua iPPC 2000s or NB eLoops.

https://us.hardware.info/reviews/6622/7/tested-71-case-fans-of-140-mm-round-up-big-fans-test-results-the-most-efficient-case-fans

3 hours ago, legacy99 said:

The EK Vardar are much better for high FPI rads. So if you have a high FPI rad, get the Vardar fans. I am using them on my radiator over my NF-F12s both original and the 2000 rpm industrial fans. 

 

At 120 they might be better. I have yet to see any evidence that there are any fans better in the 140 segment.

[Billy_Mays]

1 minute ago, ravenshrike said:

If you can spring for it grab the Noctua iPPC 2000s or NB eLoops.

https://us.hardware.info/reviews/6622/7/tested-71-case-fans-of-140-mm-round-up-big-fans-test-results-the-most-efficient-case-fans

 

At 120 they might be better. I have yet to see any evidence that there are any fans better in the 140 segment.

I'm using it for my CPU right now and I will consider upgrading the fans in a while