Can I use Noctua NH-U12 cpu cooler with different brand fans?

[andrewkim9711]

I'm getting a Noctua NH-U12 cpu cooler for my future rig and i want to replace the included fan with cooler master jetflo 120 red LED.

the only reason I'm considering to replace the fans is because I want my computer to have a red led look.

are they compatible?

 

[Gam3r01]

Any fans that are the same size (Ie 140mm) will work.

 

[geofelt]

Compatible... yes.

Noctua is very good because of it's superior fans. I would not change them out.

If you want a red look, the Phanteks coolers are very good and have some red options.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709021

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

Yes they are compatible. Keep in mind the noise of the jetflows. You get the "jet sound" too. I would keep the fan if I were you, but that is all up to you.

Why not use some SP120 quiet editions with the red color ring around the frame? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181041&cm_re=sp120_quiet_edition-_-35-181-041-_-Product

Or even better, some Corsair SP120 Red LED fans (just don't orientate them horizontally). http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181065&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Case+Fans-_-N82E16835181065&gclid=CM6F-bK0wcACFQoMaQodwWoAHQ

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes you can but the fans that are with the cooler are superior for cooling , ignore the color they are fantastic fans.