Best Case/Radiator Fans For The Job?

h3avenlypanda

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I need some case fans, and some heatsink radiator fans.
Here is the case I am using: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/graphite-series-780t-white-full-tower-pc-case

It comes included with two 140mm fans for the front intake, and one 140mm fan for the exhaust. I'll be installing a Corsair H110i GTX 280mm Radiator on the top, but I want to take out the included 140mm stock fans.

The case also includes space for two bottom fans that are 120mm, so in total, not to confuse you, I'll be needing 2x 140mm for the radiator, and 2x120mm for the bottom of the case.
BUT, I am willing to replace all of the stock fans that come included with the case**
Should I replace the front 140mm's for a triple 120mm setup?

1:
Replace and add all of the CASE fans with(since I am going for a red/black build):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1K633C9955&cm_re=AF140_LED-_-35-181-051-_-Product (3-Pin) 5x

Then replace all of the radiator fans and exhaust fan with:
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Technology-NF-A14-PWM/dp/B00CP6QLY6 (4-Pin)

I think the Noctua fans are a no-brainer, but should I use the industrial versions?
Top radiator will be set to a pull configuration for easier cleaning. I don't think push-pull configs really make that much of a difference.

2. Just do either Noctua/Corsair everything.
It's an aesthetics thing, and I think it comes to my own choice, but performance wise, my guess is Noctua everything? Or does Corsair come close?

TL;DR: What are the best quiet fans for case airflow, that have red led?

and

What are the best 140mm radiator fans? What are the best all-around radiator fans(Putting performance/sound)?




 

h3avenlypanda

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Well..this is becoming a lot harder than I realized, and probably not a question for this board, rather, the case board, but that's okay.
Just did some research and found that the 140mm fans for high static pressure enviroments(radiators and the such) are a brand new market.
Since I am getting the H110i GTX, it comes with the CorsairSP140L, which was made with radiators in mind. QC problems aside.
It's either between the stock fans, Noctua 2000/3000rpm IPPC PWM fans, or the new EK VADAR 140mm radiator fans.

For the rest of my case, I'll probably be getting the corsair AF120 LEDs, two on the bottom, and maybe one red 140mm for the exhaust.
Honestly for how new the field is I'll probably keep everything else besides those two stock.

I think I just answered my own question