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Antec P280--should I replace the factory fans??

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July 12, 2012 9:11:17 PM

I'm putting together a new build and wondering if it's worth it to replace the factory twocools in the Antec P280 that I'm using for my build.

I don't have alot going into it and place a high value on quiet computing.

I don't overclock typically and here's the components:

P280
Sabertooth Z77
i5-3750k
Samsung 830 SSD (2)
Crucial M4 SSD
eVGA 670 SC

I have some "new" fans that I bought years ago that never got used and are sitting around. Wondering if they'd be a better option or not:

Noctua NFS12 (2)
Noctua NFP12 (2)
Vantec Stealth
Panasonic Panaflo (2)
Scythe (can't remember which)

Should I place fans on the front of the chassis or forgo them?


Thanks for any and all advice--much appreciated!

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July 12, 2012 9:23:33 PM

Since you have Noctua's lying around, I would personally put the NF-S12 in the front, and one NF-P12 as an exhaust.
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July 12, 2012 11:10:28 PM

Thanks for the response--what about the two top exhaust? Disable them?
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July 12, 2012 11:16:11 PM

Didn't see the fans on top in the picture on newegg :lol:  but upon further inspection, I found them! :lol: 

Personally I would keep them as is :) 
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July 13, 2012 12:02:44 AM

Hi Talmania, don't disable the two top exhaust fan, the case is huge and air circulation inside the case is really poor. I would recommend upgrading it or just keeping it as is.
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