140mm case fans

[Vandorlot]

My build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GHnfgL

What fans should I buy for the case. Im using the 2 default fans as outtakes on the rear, and on the top(closer to the rear). I want 2 140 mm intakes. Thinking of getting be quiet pure wings 2 no PWM. Im attaching all the fans to the motherboard and not the fan controller, and im doing 1080p gaming. 9 dollars pricepoint.

[steffeeh]

I don't know how the stock fans are, but keep in mind that the system will only be as quiet as the loudest element, meaning the Pure Wings won't help much if the default fans are way more loud.

While the Pure Wings are quiet, they don't move that much air. Silent Wings are equally quiet if not even slightly quieter - but they move more air. I myself upgraded to 120mm Silent Wings from 140mm Pure Wings and noticed a clear improvement in both acoustics and airflow, despite switching to smaller fans. However I had a different budget.

[Vandorlot]

2 minutes ago, steffeeh said:

I don't know how the stock fans are, but keep in mind that the system will only be as quiet as the loudest element, meaning the Pure Wings won't help much if the default fans are way more loud.

While the Pure Wings are quiet, they don't move that much air. Silent Wings are equally quiet if not even slightly quieter - but they move more air. I myself upgraded to 120mm Silent Wings from 140mm Pure Wings and noticed a clear improvement in both acoustics and airflow, despite switching to smaller fans. However I had a different budget.

The noise level will be 23.5 dB(A) and the max airflow will be 50.6 CFM on the default fans. 

[steffeeh]

Sadly those numbers never translate well into the real world as the chassi affects airflow and noise levels a lot. When I upgraded fans I too got stuck on the numbers and only got disappointed... in the end I had to order 5-6 different fans and try them out in various spots in my chassi and find the best one(s). Some may rightfully call it overkill, but my point is you can really only go on the reputation and popularity among quiet PC enthusiasts when deciding on fans.

Your fan setup looks decent for your budget, but if I were you I would decide beforehand what to do if the stock fans were to turn out to be a disappointment, just to avoid any sad surprises

 

PS. Check your text formatting

 

EDIT: A little extra - I'd recommend eventually checking out rubber pads/screws to mount your fans on to reduce vibrations if you really like quiet PCs

[Vandorlot]

1 minute ago, steffeeh said:

Sadly those numbers never translate well into the real world as the chassi affects airflow and noise levels a lot. When I upgraded fans I too got stuck on the numbers and only got disappointed... in the end I had to order 5-6 different fans and try them out in various spots in my chassi and find the best one(s). Some may rightfully call it overkill, but my point is you can really only go on the reputation and popularity among quiet PC enthusiasts when deciding on fans.

Your fan setup looks decent for your budget, but if I were you I would decide beforehand what to do if the stock fans were to turn out to be a disappointment, just to avoid any sad surprises

 

PS. Check your text formatting

Well, if they are noisy, I might just deal with it fo 2 months and then get a new one. What do you mean by check your text formatting? 

[Vandorlot]

3 minutes ago, steffeeh said:

Sadly those numbers never translate well into the real world as the chassi affects airflow and noise levels a lot. When I upgraded fans I too got stuck on the numbers and only got disappointed... in the end I had to order 5-6 different fans and try them out in various spots in my chassi and find the best one(s). Some may rightfully call it overkill, but my point is you can really only go on the reputation and popularity among quiet PC enthusiasts when deciding on fans.

Your fan setup looks decent for your budget, but if I were you I would decide beforehand what to do if the stock fans were to turn out to be a disappointment, just to avoid any sad surprises

 

PS. Check your text formatting

 

EDIT: A little extra - I'd recommend eventually checking out rubber pads/screws to mount your fans on to reduce vibrations if you really like quiet PCs

Sorry for sorta spamming you with messages, but I can buy some rubber pads to reduce vibration if they are under 5 dollars for a set of 2 fans. Can you recommend some? 

[steffeeh]

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Pads - check out Noctua Chromax ($7), the rubber screws, or the pads if you prefer them instead. I use the screws. There are of course other brands as well, but I've only had the Chromax ones.

[Vandorlot]

Just now, steffeeh said:

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Pads - check out Noctua Chromax ($7), the rubber screws, or the pads if you prefer them instead. I use the screws. There are of course other brands as well, but I've only had the Chromax ones.

Thanks, I guess I will keep my decision with the pure wings, and I will definitely check out the screws. Thanks.

[Vandorlot]

5 minutes ago, steffeeh said:

Formatting - your text is invisible in dark theme website

 

Pads - check out Noctua Chromax ($7), the rubber screws, or the pads if you prefer them instead. I use the screws. There are of course other brands as well, but I've only had the Chromax ones.

One final question, do the screws version work with all fans?

[steffeeh]

They work with all fans, but apparently the front mounts in my chassi didn't like the rubber screws so I couldn't fit them there. I don't know if my chassi is weird or so, or if some chassis might not work with those.

You could always contact the support for the chassi and ask if the specific product would work.