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NB BlackSilent Pros are my go to fans. bequiet! Silent Wings 2 are also good. You could go down the Noctua route with the NF-F12s, but they're expensive. 

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I'm looking for good case fans that are fairly quiet and have good performance. I currently have selected corsair AF120 red LED fans, but I want to know if there is a better option.

 

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My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

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Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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I am getting this build:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cP8jrH

 

and don't know how many case fans I need. I am getting nf f12s as they are $20 on amazon right now.

 

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My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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Oh, i am getting rid of fractal's fans.

My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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Why does everyone like Noctua fans so much? There are other fans that are cheaper and perform better, not to mention they don't look like someone puked on them.

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I know about the color, but how many would make sense?

My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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How many do I need? I am getting rid of Fractal's fans.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cP8jrH

My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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check fractal designs website or google images 

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Also, NF-F12s or NF-S12A? I plan to have it in a fairly open area.

My Rig:

CPU: Intel i7 5820K @4.3 GHz; Mobo: MSI X99A SLI Plus; Cooler: Cryorig H5 Ultimate; RAM: 16GB HyperX Fury Black; GPU: MSI R9 380 4GB; Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Black w/ Window; SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 256GB and 500GB; HDD: WD Blue 1TB; PSU: EVGA 750W P2

Peripherals:

Monitor: LG 29UM57; Headset: HyperX Cloud II; Keyboard: Gamdias Hermes Mechanical; Mouse: Zowie EC2-A

 

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Also, NF-F12s or NF-S12A? I plan to have it in a fairly open area.

Why are you looking at 120mm fans? The case fits 140mm's.

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.
 

Why does everyone like Noctua fans so much? There are other fans that are cheaper and perform better, not to mention they don't look like someone puked on them.

The ones that perform better aren't as quiet or are just as expensive. 

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Why does everyone like Noctua fans so much? There are other fans that are cheaper and perform better, not to mention they don't look like someone puked on them.

 

My thoughts exactly. It's like anytime you go on any PC message board and click a fan thread most people will just keep repeating "Noctua". Noctua fans aren't bad, but there are many other great choices out there now that are much cheaper like you said.

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