Which Case Fans should I get?

[GhostDoll GodSlayer]

Hey, I'm looking for some case fans for my case and had a few questions.

 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Version

This case supports either 3x120mms or 2x140mms both at the front and top of the case and a 120 or 140 as a rear exhaust.

There are no drive cages or any obstructions.

I'm using the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 for my CPU cooling.

No overclocking.

My main priority is silence and adequate cooling.

 

I've read 140's can be quieter since they run at lower RPM so I got that as a rear exhaust.

But should I go with dual 140s at the front and top or tri 120s? And why?

I'm looking for black style fans (no Noctuas) to match my build.

I did some research and found the be quiet! Silent Wings 2 are some of the quietest.

So my question is are these fans worth the price? Are there any possibly cheaper better silent solutions?

Also, There seem to be 2 versions, the PWM version and non PWM version. Which is better? 

It shows the non PWM version to be about a dBa quieter and $2 less which had me confused.

PWM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0612&cm_re=silent_wings_2_140mm-_-9SIA68V21E0612-_-Product

Non-PWM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0606&cm_re=silent_wings_2_140mm-_-9SIA68V21E0606-_-Product

 

Thanks!

[FilipSebik]

Non PWM for whisper quiet PC and PWM for PC which can be noticeable but not loud

[Nacho Marco Segui]

Get PWM so you can control the fans through your motherboard

[FilipSebik]

1 hour ago, Nacho Marco Segui said:

Get PWM so you can control the fans through your motherboard

He could anyways. PWM adds control for raising RPM during a load or increased temperature

[Nacho Marco Segui]

1 minute ago, FilipSebik said:

He could anyways. PWM adds control for raising RPM during a load or increased temperature

He could if his motherboard supports DC control, but we don't know that

[GhostDoll GodSlayer]

3 minutes ago, Nacho Marco Segui said:

He could if his motherboard supports DC control, but we don't know that

I'm using an Asus Z170-A ATX motherboard.

[Enderman]

the only difference is that PWM can go slower

some other very quiet fans are the noiseblocker eloops b12-1 and b12-2

but they are even more expensive and will have less airflow because they are SP fans

[Nacho Marco Segui]

2 minutes ago, GhostDoll GodSlayer said:

I'm using an Asus Z170-A ATX motherboard.

That board has DC control for the fans, get the non PWM fans, you will save money.

[pagani123]

9 minutes ago, Nacho Marco Segui said:

Get PWM so you can control the fans through your motherboard

you can control both pwm and non pwm fans with your motherboard. (as long as it has 4 pin headers) 

 

7 minutes ago, FilipSebik said:

He could anyways. PWM adds control for raising RPM during a load or increased temperature

15 minutes ago, FilipSebik said:

Non PWM for whisper quiet PC and PWM for PC which can be noticeable but not loud

Actually pwm are generally quieter because they are run at a lower speed without stalling the motor. 

 

For the op i would recommend pwm if he has 4 pin headers on the motherboard if not its a waste of money. The main advantage of pwm is with wider range of speed and the ability to control it easier 

[GhostDoll GodSlayer]

13 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

you can control both pwm and non pwm fans with your motherboard. (as long as it has 4 pin headers) 

 

Actually pwm are generally quieter because they are run at a lower speed without stalling the motor. 

 

For the op i would recommend pwm if he has 4 pin headers on the motherboard if not its a waste of money. The main advantage of pwm is with wider range of speed and the ability to control it easier 

If you can control either with the motherboard what's the advantage of a PWM version.

How do you control it? And also 120s or 140s?

[pagani123]

44 minutes ago, GhostDoll GodSlayer said:

If you can control either with the motherboard what's the advantage of a PWM version.

How do you control it? And also 120s or 140s?

you control it using AI suite. The fan size does not matter in terms of controlling and i already stated the advantages of pwm refer back to this post  

 

59 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

The main advantage of pwm is with wider range of speed and the ability to control it easier