Can't Pick Between Coolermaster Jetflo's and Corsair AF120's

[RPG WOLF]

I've been looking at some case fans recently. I've come across the CM Jetflo's and Corsair AF120's. I've also seen these bitfenix coolers but I wasn't really sure about them. Anyway, at this moment I can't choose between the Coolermaster and Corsair fans. Also, to clear things up, yes, I want fans with LED's and not without them so Noctua isn't an option for me.

Any suggestions as to which fans I should use?

Thanks!

 

[Aeacus]

Corsair AF series fans are quite bad and don't go with these. From Corsair lineup, i suggest much better ML series fans,
specs: http://www.corsair.com/en/cooling/ml-series-fans

Few specs,
JetFlo 120
Max airflow: 95 CFM
Max static pressure: 2.72 mm H2O
Max noise: 36 dB(A)
Max RPM: 2000

ML120
Max airflow: 75 CFM
Max static pressure: 4.2 mm H2O
Max noise: 37 dB(A)
Max RPM: 2400

If you don't have much restrictions on the fans, go with JetFlo but if you have fan filters installed, go with ML series.

In my Skylake build (full specs in my sig), i have 6 Corsair ML series fans (3x ML120 and 3x ML140). Only noise i hear from my PC is the air passing through the fan filters.
Here are also few pics of my Skylake build if you're interested: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3272328/show-newest-system-upgrade-components.html#19158458

 

[RPG WOLF]

Corsair AF series fans are quite bad and don't go with these. From Corsair lineup, i suggest much better ML series fans,
specs: http://www.corsair.com/en/cooling/ml-series-fans

Few specs,
JetFlo 120
Max airflow: 95 CFM
Max static pressure: 2.72 mm H2O
Max noise: 36 dB(A)
Max RPM: 2000

ML120
Max airflow: 75 CFM
Max static pressure: 4.2 mm H2O
Max noise: 37 dB(A)
Max RPM: 2400

If you don't have much restrictions on the fans, go with JetFlo but if you have fan filters installed, go with ML series.

In my Skylake build (full specs in my sig), i have 6 Corsair ML series fans (3x ML120 and 3x ML140). Only noise i hear from my PC is the air passing through the fan filters.
Here are also few pics of my Skylake build if you're interested: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-3272328/show-newest-system-upgrade-components.html#19158458

Thank you for the suggestion! Yes, I have two dust filters on the front and bottom of my case. However, I am not sure how good they are. Here's the link to which case I have. Also, you said that you don't hear much from your PC. But the specs say that they are louder than the Jetful's.

 

[Aeacus]

Corsair stock filters aren't that good though. Since my Skylake build is in Corsair 760T case, i went on and bought Demciflex dust filter kit for my Skylake build,
link: http://www.demcifilter.com/p0513/Corsair-760T-Dust-Filter-Kit.aspx

I love the Demciflex'es high precision medical grade mesh filters that keep even the finest dust reaching inside of my case.

As far as the max noise of 37 dB(A) goes, you can get that only when you run ML120 at full speed of 2400 RPM. At it's lowest RPM of 400, the ML120 produces only 16 dB(A).

I have 2x ML120 on my heatsink and 1x ML120 as bottom intake. Since i set my fans into SMART mode (from BIOS), i can't even hear the bottom intake fan. RPM on ML120's is about 700 RPM.
Got my 2x ML140 front intakes connected to the case fan controller (running at about 1000 RPM) and since i got 760T filter + Demciflex filter on it, i can only hear air passing through filters. If i were to remove my front intake filters, the audible sound level drops dramatically.

Here's nice video review about AF120 vs SP120 vs ML120,
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYmCh6AD-zQ

 

[RPG WOLF]

Corsair stock filters aren't that good though. Since my Skylake build is in Corsair 760T case, i went on and bought Demciflex dust filter kit for my Skylake build,
link: http://www.demcifilter.com/p0513/Corsair-760T-Dust-Filter-Kit.aspx

I love the Demciflex'es high precision medical grade mesh filters that keep even the finest dust reaching inside of my case.

As far as the max noise of 37 dB(A) goes, you can get that only when you run ML120 at full speed of 2400 RPM. At it's lowest RPM of 400, the ML120 produces only 16 dB(A).

I have 2x ML120 on my heatsink and 1x ML120 as bottom intake. Since i set my fans into SMART mode (from BIOS), i can't even hear the bottom intake fan. RPM on ML120's is about 700 RPM.
Got my 2x ML140 front intakes connected to the case fan controller (running at about 1000 RPM) and since i got 760T filter + Demciflex filter on it, i can only hear air passing through filters. If i were to remove my front intake filters, the audible sound level drops dramatically.

Here's nice video review about AF120 vs SP120 vs ML120,
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYmCh6AD-zQ

Alright. Unfortunately, the fan filter you linked isn't available where I live. Do I need them or is it really gonna be a huge difference?

 

[Aeacus]

Well, Demciflex filters are one of the best case filters around due to the 3 reasons:
1. Very small holes in mesh to catch even the tiniest dust particles.
2. Easy to install (due to the magnetic strips) and easy to clean (just rinse in water and pat it dry).
3. It comes in all different shapes and sizes to fit any case.

You don't have to use them but for enthusiasts who like to keep their system running top-notch and completely dust free, it's a great thing to have. Also, cleaning the filters is far easier than taking your entire system apart and cleaning the dust from inside the case.

In this video here, at about 2:30, you can see the difference about stock filters vs Demciflex filters,
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3LFD_M8Ev0

There are plenty of Demciflex filters on amazon though: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=demciflex