Air Flow and Performance.

[EvanPcBuilding]

     Does this build provide both good air flow and performance? Recommendations/advice for this build will always be welcomed.

 

Current build in mind: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/EvanBuildingPC/saved/xBBgLk

(Budget $1800, willing to go a LITTLE bit extra).

[Imbellis]

You've got 10 fans total on that build unless you plan on replacing all of the case and radiator fans.

Unless you're a real fan of RGB, I'd drop the RGB fans and keep the stock ones and the ones that come with the radiator. They're going to be better.

 

Why are you going with a 240mm radiator? For looks, temperature, or noise?

I'd recommend waiting a couple weeks on the GPU of possible - next gen cards are about to be released and could push the price of cards like the 1080ti down.

I've never heard much from Team's RAM. Since you're running Intel, you should be more free from compatibility issues, but I'd look around and see what others think about it.

 

[Agonizel]

There are so many batter cases out there and better quality fans.

 

As for a high-airflow case : Coolermaster H500P Mesh (Grey or white), the Silverstone PM01 TG edition, Cougar Panzer are all instances of product providing high airflow.

 

As for your aftermarket fans, I suggest you take a look at my guide and maybe choose a higher grade ecosystem than the one you chose. I suggest the ENERMAX or Thermaltake for best value OR the Corsair for easy software control and their gorgeous LL120 fans

 

In my opinion you should go for the COUGAR PANZER case and pair it with z sets of 3x Corsair LL120 OR HD120 (since they are also compatible with the 4-pin power connectors of the EVGA CLC) and a commander pro

[EvanPcBuilding]

40 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

You've got 10 fans total on that build unless you plan on replacing all of the case and radiator fans.

Unless you're a real fan of RGB, I'd drop the RGB fans and keep the stock ones and the ones that come with the radiator. They're going to be better.

 

Why are you going with a 240mm radiator? For looks, temperature, or noise?

I'd recommend waiting a couple weeks on the GPU of possible - next gen cards are about to be released and could push the price of cards like the 1080ti down.

I've never heard much from Team's RAM. Since you're running Intel, you should be more free from compatibility issues, but I'd look around and see what others think about it.

 

Yeah, I knew about that and was keeping the 1080ti as the Optimal GPU for purchases for now. I have a budget of 1800 so, I would like to have RGB. The 240mm RAD was put in there cause of the price. Could you tell me a good case or fans that would help with giving the build the best performance?

 

[Imbellis]

If you're looking for good fans, I have this google sheet.

Here's a quote from Quiet PWM Fans: These are 140mm fans - you'd generally want these over 120mm fans if possible. They're more quiet and move more air.

Quote

Fractal Design - X2 GP-14 (White) 68.4 CFM @18.9 dBa

NoiseBlocker - NB-eLoop B14-2 64.3 CFM @ 16.9 dBa

be quiet! - SilentWings 3 pwm 59.5 CFM @ 15.5 dBa

Noctua - NF-P14s redux-900 49.3 CFM @ 13.2 dBa

NoiseBlocker - NB-BlackSilentFan XK-1 35.3 CFM @ 13dBa

 

These fans are some of the best in the market. I'd recommend Noiseblocker, BeQuiet!,and Noctua fans for good airflow while being quiet; however, they can get a bit pricey. While I haven't used Fractal Design's fans personally, their stats look good, but they could be skewing the numbers a bit.

For 120mm fans, I'd recommend NoiseBlocker, BeQuiet!, and Noctua again. I'd just make sure to check the dBa of them and compare it to how much airflow you need.

 

Regarding cases, I don't really delve too far into that market - cases are mostly based off of personal choice. As long as you take the top covers of the P400s off when you put the radiator there, you should be fine.

[EvanPcBuilding]

56 minutes ago, Imbellis said:

If you're looking for good fans, I have this google sheet.

Here's a quote from Quiet PWM Fans: These are 140mm fans - you'd generally want these over 120mm fans if possible. They're more quiet and move more air.

These fans are some of the best in the market. I'd recommend Noiseblocker, BeQuiet!,and Noctua fans for good airflow while being quiet; however, they can get a bit pricey. While I haven't used Fractal Design's fans personally, their stats look good, but they could be skewing the numbers a bit.

For 120mm fans, I'd recommend NoiseBlocker, BeQuiet!, and Noctua again. I'd just make sure to check the dBa of them and compare it to how much airflow you need.

 

Regarding cases, I don't really delve too far into that market - cases are mostly based off of personal choice. As long as you take the top covers of the P400s off when you put the radiator there, you should be fine.

I'm a big fan of RGB so would there be any rgb alternatives?

[Imbellis]

38 minutes ago, EvanPcBuilding said:

I'm a big fan of RGB so would there be any rgb alternatives?

Corsair has some RGB fans that are pretty good; however, they're quite a bit more expensive. There are also some thermal take fans, but I wouldn't recommend getting them,

The Corsair HD Series fans would do much better than the fans you had on your list before.