Looking for advice on fan replacement

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Relle
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Looking for advice on fan replacement

Post by Relle » Wed May 01, 2013 1:41 pm

I've got this here case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119068

I'd like to replace the rear fan (120mm) and add a fan to the side vent (80mm) as another intake. I'm wondering, is a side fan going to make much of a difference either way?

I'm looking for a good balance of air flow to quietness, with an emphasis on reduced noise. I figured Noctua was a good buy, even though the color clashes with my case. I think I saw the Scythe typhoon was also really good in one of the previous match-ups, but I'm open to any and all suggestions.

Abula
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Re: Looking for advice on fan replacement

Post by Abula » Sat May 04, 2013 8:52 pm

I would just go for a Nexus BASIC D12SL-12 120mm.

Relle
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Re: Looking for advice on fan replacement

Post by Relle » Thu May 09, 2013 6:23 pm

What about an 80mm fan as a replacement for the front case fan? Or is that unneeded?

Marc Collin
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Re: Looking for advice on fan replacement

Post by Marc Collin » Sat May 18, 2013 1:18 am

Relle wrote:What about an 80mm fan as a replacement for the front case fan? Or is that unneeded?

No i am not in favor to use 80mm fan with 120mm. It is better to use 120mm to take expected results.

Relle
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Re: Looking for advice on fan replacement

Post by Relle » Sat May 18, 2013 8:04 am

I don't know if the case has screw holes for a 120mm fan.

Abula
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Re: Looking for advice on fan replacement

Post by Abula » Sat May 18, 2013 8:08 am

Relle wrote:I don't know if the case has screw holes for a 120mm fan.
Accoding to the newegg link you posted in your original post,
Cooling System
1 x 80mm Front Fan
1 x 120mm Rear Fan

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