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Kraken X40 vs. Corsair H90 CLC

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April 3, 2014 8:34:05 AM

I've been looking around the forum and i couldn't find anyone asking this question.

I'm looking to replace my stock CPU cooler and my stock front intake 140mm fan with either a Kraken X40 or a Corsair H90 CLC along with a Noctua NF-A14 140mm. I'm having difficulty figuring out which one to get because from research they're both identical in terms of parts because they're both made by the same manufacture, however from reviews and benchmarks it kept going back and forth on which is better.

So I would like some input from the community on which one is better in terms of performance and noise.

Also I have a Xeon E3-1230V3 CPU and using a Corsair 250D case if that helps.

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April 3, 2014 9:04:41 AM

They will probably operate pretty similar, especially since you are going to put a noctua fan on it. I believe the radiator and pump are identical so really the only thing that can change is the fan. I would go with which ever one is less expensive, also realize that by placing that where you front fan is means you will be bringing in hot air into the case.
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April 3, 2014 9:07:36 AM

burdenbound said:
They will probably operate pretty similar, especially since you are going to put a noctua fan on it. I believe the radiator and pump are identical so really the only thing that can change is the fan. I would go with which ever one is less expensive, also realize that by placing that where you front fan is means you will be bringing in hot air into the case.


Really? I thought that if I make the fan an intake fan that its suppose to bring fresh air into the case. I get confused with fan directions sometimes.
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April 3, 2014 9:16:54 AM

davidn272007 said:
burdenbound said:
They will probably operate pretty similar, especially since you are going to put a noctua fan on it. I believe the radiator and pump are identical so really the only thing that can change is the fan. I would go with which ever one is less expensive, also realize that by placing that where you front fan is means you will be bringing in hot air into the case.


Really? I thought that if I make the fan an intake fan that its suppose to bring fresh air into the case. I get confused with fan directions sometimes.


It will pass fresh air over your radiator (good for CPU temps) but as it passes over the radiator transfers heat on the radiator to the air which is then going into your case.

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April 3, 2014 9:19:27 AM

It looks like you can put two 120mm fans on the side, If you have both of those as intake and your two 80mm as exhaust I think you will be fine with the front 140mm as an intake without running any risks of over heating your other components.
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April 3, 2014 9:23:43 AM

burdenbound said:
It looks like you can put two 120mm fans on the side, If you have both of those as intake and your two 80mm as exhaust I think you will be fine with the front 140mm as an intake without running any risks of over heating your other components.


Currently I have two Cougar Vortex 120mm fans on the side, one as an intake and another as an exhaust, but I can flip one of them so they are both intakes. So you also recommend getting two 80mm for exhaust in the back?
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April 3, 2014 9:50:57 AM

davidn272007 said:
burdenbound said:
It looks like you can put two 120mm fans on the side, If you have both of those as intake and your two 80mm as exhaust I think you will be fine with the front 140mm as an intake without running any risks of over heating your other components.


Currently I have two Cougar Vortex 120mm fans on the side, one as an intake and another as an exhaust, but I can flip one of them so they are both intakes. So you also recommend getting two 80mm for exhaust in the back?


That's what I am thinking, I am a little worried that 80mm fans will be noisy depending on how fast they spin. You might have to try a couple different configurations to see what is best, I am not an expert on all the different ways to position the fans. The system it self shouldn't over heat it's the graphics card that I am worried about. It is usually the hottest component in there and with bringing hot air inside you might see the temperature go up a few degrees. It might not affect it very much and you can keep your current configuration but just something you should keep in mind.
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April 3, 2014 10:02:00 AM

Thank you for your advice! I'll try it out without the 80mm exhaust fans first and then add more or readjust the fans if I need to.
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