Case fans equivalent to the Noctua NF-A14

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Hi, so i understand that the NF-A14 is probably one of the best case fans out there today, (and i just bought the NH-U14s) but unfortunatly i'm on a pretty tight budget and can't afford it them.

My main question/request is: Are there any case fans equivalent to the NF-A14? And can you link them please? Max costs can go to almost 80 dollars, but feel free to suggest fans that are a bit more expensive too if you think i rather should purchase that instead.

I'm currently looking at the "Corsair AF140 Quiet Edition 140mm"

Please only suggest 140mm fans with PWM :) Thanks in advance!
 
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The corsair AF 140 will move a lot of air. The ones that came with my case could be a cheaper version that has motor noise since I have heard so much good about the af140. If I were in your shoes I'd get three af140s.

thdarkshadow

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What are you looking to spend per fan? How many fans do you need? and lastly what is the rest of your build including your case?

Idk if the af140 are the exact same as what came with my case but they (the ones that came with my air 540) are freaking loud compared to noctua. The fan rattles and the motor noise is a harsh whine at any speed I set them.
 

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i7 4770k - CPU
Asus Maximus IV Hero - MB
GTX 780ti - GPU
Fractal R4 - Case
Samsung 840 EVO - SSD
NH-U14S - CPU Cooler

I need three fans, one intake two exhaust. In total cost it must be 80 dollars or below.
 

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First of all, Thank you c:
Secondly, i sadly can't get the Noctuas for that price :( I live in Norway and the price is equal to 33 dollars each :/ and the cougar doesn't even exist here D:
 

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Problem: Phanteks are also 33 and the Scythes are not for sale anymore :/
 

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Well, since no silet fans are an option anymore, got any louder fans?, its the CFM that counts anyways :p
 

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The corsair AF 140 will move a lot of air. The ones that came with my case could be a cheaper version that has motor noise since I have heard so much good about the af140. If I were in your shoes I'd get three af140s.
 
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