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14 minutes ago, EricD943 said:

Good point... Maybe all I need is an intake then.

Depending on how much you want to spend, some good options include:

Silent12: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/ZpCwrH/gelid-solutions-case-fan-fnsx1210

GP-12: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/DZ8H99/fractal-design-case-fan-fdfandyngp12wt

Magma: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/kFBv6h/enermax-case-fan-ucmaa12a

NF-S12B: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/W4XfrH/noctua-case-fan-nfs12bredux1200

NF-S12A: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/BgvRsY/noctua-case-fan-nfs12apwm

 

Two front intakes should be plenty.

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Hey, 

 

So I am wondering if I should get 2 of Corsairs new ML fans, or 4 of their AF120 fans. I've heard their ML fans are quieter and run faster, while the AF120 fans are slightly inferior and louder. Which would provide better cooling? 

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Personally never tried any of those

 

but if you want performance and silence: Be Quiet Silent Wings

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4x AF120's would provide more cooling.

Why only look at Corsair fans?

What are your specs? Where are you shopping/located? Budget?

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7 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

4x AF120's would provide more cooling.

Why only look at Corsair fans?

What are your specs? Where are you shopping/located? Budget?

I was just looking at corsair fans because they seem the most reliable, but I'm open to other brands.

 

My specs:

CPU: i5 6600k

GPU: ASUS Strix RX 470 Overclocked

RAM: 8 GB of DDR4

MOTHERBOARD: Z170-E

PSU: CS550M

COOLING: 1 Exhaust fan that came with the case, and a Hyper 212 Evo

 

I'm shopping on newegg.ca and I don't want to spend more then $60 - $70 on fans

 

 

 

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9 hours ago, EricD943 said:

I was just looking at corsair fans because they seem the most reliable, but I'm open to other brands.

My specs:

CPU: i5 6600k

GPU: ASUS Strix RX 470 Overclocked

RAM: 8 GB of DDR4

MOTHERBOARD: Z170-E

PSU: CS550M

COOLING: 1 Exhaust fan that came with the case, and a Hyper 212 Evo

I'm shopping on newegg.ca and I don't want to spend more then $60 - $70 on fans

What case do you have? 

Are you limited to newegg or are you open to other Canadian shops? 

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19 hours ago, EricD943 said:

Hey, 

 

So I am wondering if I should get 2 of Corsairs new ML fans, or 4 of their AF120 fans. I've heard their ML fans are quieter and run faster, while the AF120 fans are slightly inferior and louder. Which would provide better cooling? 

Those magnetic fans are pretty expensive

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18 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

What case do you have? 

Are you limited to newegg or are you open to other Canadian shops? 

My case is a DIYPC DIY-G5-BK,

and no I'm not limited to just newegg.

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16 minutes ago, EricD943 said:

My case is a DIYPC DIY-G5-BK,

and no I'm not limited to just newegg.

Are you having any issues with the included stock fan or are you planning to keep using it?

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2 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Are you having any issues with the included stock fan or are you planning to keep using it?

No, I'm not having any issues with it, but I plan to swap it out with the new fan.

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5 minutes ago, EricD943 said:

No, I'm not having any issues with it, but I plan to swap it out with the new fan.

Why swap it out if you don't have any issues with it?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Why swap it out if you don't have any issues with it?

Good point... Maybe all I need is an intake then.

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14 minutes ago, EricD943 said:

Good point... Maybe all I need is an intake then.

Depending on how much you want to spend, some good options include:

Silent12: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/ZpCwrH/gelid-solutions-case-fan-fnsx1210

GP-12: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/DZ8H99/fractal-design-case-fan-fdfandyngp12wt

Magma: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/kFBv6h/enermax-case-fan-ucmaa12a

NF-S12B: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/W4XfrH/noctua-case-fan-nfs12bredux1200

NF-S12A: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/BgvRsY/noctua-case-fan-nfs12apwm

 

Two front intakes should be plenty.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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8 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Depending on how much you want to spend, some good options include:

Silent12: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/ZpCwrH/gelid-solutions-case-fan-fnsx1210

GP-12: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/DZ8H99/fractal-design-case-fan-fdfandyngp12wt

Magma: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/kFBv6h/enermax-case-fan-ucmaa12a

NF-S12B: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/W4XfrH/noctua-case-fan-nfs12bredux1200

NF-S12A: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/BgvRsY/noctua-case-fan-nfs12apwm

 

Two front intakes should be plenty.

Thanks so much, you just saved me a lot of money.

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