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1x230mm vs. 4x 120mm - HAF 932 Cooler Master

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specs of the 230mm fan: 700 rpm / 19dBA

 

should i rip out the 230mm fan in place of 4x 120mm fans?

 

Which has greater air flow potential?
Hypotheticaly, if I could set fan speed levels by the noise they make, what would push more air:
4x 120mm fans at 19dBA or 1x 230mm at 19dBA?

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Message edited by notguru on 07-14-2009 at 04:27:18 AM
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1 larger fan > 4 smaller fans

Larger fan = better airflow, lower rpm = less noise

Going with the simplest solution is usually the best option.


Message edited by Bluescreendeath on 07-14-2009 at 05:02:36 AM
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