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    CPU Cooler: Replace Fan vs New One?

    But compared to the standard xigmatek fan it seems the same.. Am I wrong? Would I benefit from it? I don't want to throw away 20 euros..
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    CPU Cooler: Replace Fan vs New One?

    I knew my CPU cooler was not s#*t lol ;) Now for the fan.. - Xigmateg Gaia fan: 800~1500 R.P.M. 56.3CFM (Max.) 16~24 dBA (Max.) - Noctua NF-F12: 1.500 rpm, 22,4 dB(A), 93,4 m³/h - Noctua NF-S12A: 1.200 rpm, 17,8 dB(A), 107.5 m³/h The first one is the default CPU fan, the third one seems the...
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    CPU Cooler: Replace Fan vs New One?

    Which quality cooler would you suggest? I don't have low profile RAMs so Noctua D14 is out of the league.. Maybe Hyper 212 EVO? Arctic Freezer 13 has 92mm fan, so with higher RPMs it would get loud..
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    CPU Cooler: Replace Fan vs New One?

    Hi guys, I am buying a new case (Fractal Define R5) and, since I want performance and silence, I'm thinking of replacing the fan on my Xigmatek Gaia SD1283.. I found this model: Noctua NF-S12A for 20 euros, but is it really worth it to change the fan or should i replace the entire CPU cooler? I...
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    Fractal Design Define R5 - Placement of Fans?

    Hi guys, I'm planning on buying a Fractal Define R5 too, I come from an Aerocool Sixth Element which runs great but the USB ports are broken :( I know that this case has two 140mm fans that are really great, and now on my case I have these fans: - 1 Aerocool Dead Silence 140mm - 1 Noctua NF...