What fans to swap in...

[Chuck Comet]

Just got a Fractal Design Define XL R2. This comes with three stock 140mm fans, but potential placement for seven 140mm fans. I think the stock fans are underpowered/underperforming for my 7700K and 1080ti, so what would you guys recommend as far as performance (with a bend toward quiet) as replacements?

[Lennart van de Merwe]

2 minutes ago, Chuck Comet said:

Just got a Fractal Design Define XL R2. This comes with three stock 140mm fans, but potential placement for seven 140mm fans. I think the stock fans are underpowered/underperforming for my 7700K and 1080ti, so what would you guys recommend as far as performance (with a bend toward quiet) as replacements?

Noctua if you want silence, but if your colour theme ain't brown you need to use Bequiet.

[Chuck Comet]

4 minutes ago, Lennart van de Merwe said:

Noctua if you want silence, but if your colour theme ain't brown you need to use Bequiet.

How do the Industrials (black/brown) compare to the traditional (diaper brown)?

[Lennart van de Merwe]

Just now, Chuck Comet said:

How do the Industrials (black/brown) compare to the traditional (diaper brown)?

Don't think it matters.

[Chuck Comet]

14 minutes ago, Lennart van de Merwe said:

Don't think it matters.

You're showing in Holland... do you have any experience with the Alpenfohn fans?

[seon123]

19 minutes ago, Chuck Comet said:

How do the Industrials (black/brown) compare to the traditional (diaper brown)?

They have a higher max RPM. 2000 or 3000, instead of 1500

[Chuck Comet]

11 minutes ago, seon123 said:

They have a higher max RPM. 2000 or 3000, instead of 1500

I meant with the acoustic signature (as he mentioned Nactua for quiet). By the numbers, they top 41dB versus the much quieter traditionals. I just wondered if that sound level is really bad.

[Chuck Comet]

12 minutes ago, huilun02 said:

Get even more expensive Noctua fans that fit your theme

I saw those while browsing, as well. The FD Define XL isn't a windowed case, and the fans will be barely visible. I don't think the corner colors would show at all.

[WoodenMarker]

On 11/12/2017 at 6:36 AM, Chuck Comet said:

I meant with the acoustic signature (as he mentioned Nactua for quiet). By the numbers, they top 41dB versus the much quieter traditionals. I just wondered if that sound level is really bad.

iPPC's are louder and not worth getting if you don't need the extra robust build. Go with the normal noctuas if you want quiet fans. NF-A14's are great.