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

[notguru]

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?

 

[Bluescreendeath]

1 larger fan > 4 smaller fans

Larger fan = better airflow, lower rpm = less noise

Going with the simplest solution is usually the best option.