Is it worth it?

[Speedbird]

Hi

 

I want to make my PC quieter, so initially I thought of getting a Noctua NF-S12A to replace my stock rear exhaust, however when I plugged it into a PWM header, even though the fan is only 3-pin, it became quieter. So my question is: even after buying a PWM splitter so I can use all my 3 fans on 2 headers, is it still worth getting a Noctua fan? Thanks.

[Briggsy]

you're going to get some really biased answers for either yes or no. personally I would look into corsair AF120 and SP120 fans as well. they can sometimes be had for much better price on sale and run quiet (except for the LED clear fans, those are slightly noisy at full speed).

[Speedbird]

you're going to get some really biased answers for either yes or no. personally I would look into corsair AF120 and SP120 fans as well. they can sometimes be had for much better price and run quiet.

Well, I have a Corsair case right now, so I probably have an AF120 there.

[Briggsy]

Well, I have a Corsair case right now, so I probably have an AF120 there.

 

i was thinking of these type, much higher quality then the ones that come with a case.

[Speedbird]

i was thinking of these type, much higher quality then the ones that come with a case.

This one is also DC, right? I'd prefer PWM.

[Adolphen]

I mean, I really enjoy my NF-S12A that I have as a rear exhaust. It stays fairly quiet and I have it at full speed. It really boils down to preference IMO

[Briggsy]

This one is also DC, right? I'd prefer PWM.

yeah, looking at what you get with the noctua (splitter, 7v adapter etc..) its probably a much better choice.

[Speedbird]

yeah, looking at what you get with the noctua (splitter, adapter etc..) its probably a much better choice.

OK, Thanks. I think I can actually afford the S12A, I have some (a lot) of spare change around.