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August 22, 2014 1:30:35 PM

I finally came to the conclusion that I need to add a case fan to my current PC. The fans on the CPU, GPU, and power supply aren't just cutting (for my liking actually). My main question is about the size of the fan. I have a big case (can hold 3 graphics card, multiple drives, and still have room for fans) so should I be looking at 120mm or 140mm fans?

I'm guessing that the 120mm fans will move less air than the 140mm fans, but the 140mm fans will be louder than the 120mm. Is the difference that noticeable in the system?

Finally, what about getting 2 fans? I understand that an intake fan and an outtake fan is optimal. However, should I just start with an outtake fan then add in an internal fan later or just get both now?

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August 22, 2014 1:37:02 PM

Get 140mm fans, you can get noctua ones or the corsair quiet series, they are quiet and come in 140mm, have one at top and back for exhaust
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August 22, 2014 1:50:24 PM

Noctuna Fan

Corsair Fan

These were the 2 fans I were looking at for 140mm. Are these what you are talking about, legend?
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August 22, 2014 1:57:50 PM

Yes, I prefer the corsair ones cause they look better but noctua do really good quiet ones too
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August 22, 2014 2:03:50 PM

Hi Karlp92, if you still use the case in the link: my current pc. The 140mm fans will not fit. From the case specifications, the front and rear is only for 80mm/90mm, side one can be 120/90/80mm. So you can get this one Cooler Master SickleFlow 120 for $3 after MIR. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

If you get other case, that forget about this.
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