Case fans for Fractal R4 R9 290 Crossfire

[1kca]

So I just added a second 290 to my system and I'm looking for a couple of 140mm intake fans to replace the Corsair AF 140 (quiet edition) and stock Fractal R4 case fan I have in the front now.

I was almost 100% on the BeQuiet Silent Wings 2 but they're expensive and after reading countless reviews, the noise they output (or lack thereof) is more impressive than the amount of air they actually move which is a concern.

Can anyone recommend two 140mm case fans that are reasonably quiet (@12v?) but can push a good amount of air.

Aesthetics aren't too much of a big deal considering where they're going to be mounted, but at low load, noise is.

I'm still considering the Silent WIngs and also the Noctua Redux fans.


If it helps:

* Case is a Fractal R4 with a window (so can't mount any fans on the side panel)
* The top HDD drive cage is removed.
* Currently have 2x140mm fans as intake in the front, 1x 140mm exhaust on the rear and 1x 140mm exhaust mounted top-rear
* Will be connecting the fans to the case DC fan controller
* The two exhaust fans are Corsair AF140 quiet editions

Thanks for looking

 

[1kca]

They run on auto.

I just played it for about without the benchmark and it took about 20 minutes for the top card to hit 94C. Afterburner says it had the fans at 22% but I expect that's a misreading because they were just as loud, if not louder than the two 140mm intakes running at 12v

 

[i7Baby]

Try taking it off auto and setting a fan profile. At 80C they should be near 100%

 

[1kca]

Even with a custom fan profile, same thing again. Is it really not worth getting better intake fans? Or is it just the GPUs?

 

[i7Baby]

So is it just that the fans aren't coming up to speed? What max speed can you get the fans to?

 

[1kca]

Sorry, when I said the same thing happens, I mean the top card still hits 94C. The custom fan profile got the fans up to 100% at 80C but the top card still climbed to 94C

 

[i7Baby]

I think your gpu coolers need re-seating.

What voltage are they running at?

What psu you running?

In fact - post your complete build - every component by make and model plus monitor and OS.

 

[1kca]

How do I check the GPU voltage?


Build is:

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (windowed)
CPU: Intel Core i7 4770K (OC to 4.4GHz @ 1.31v)
CPU Cooler: BeQuiet Dark Rock 3
Motherboard: MSI Z87 GD65 Gaming
RAM: 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro @1866Mhz
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo - 500GB
HDD #1: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM - 2TB
HDD #2: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM - 320GB
GPU#1: MSI R9 290 Gaming 4G
GPU#2: MSI R9 290 Gaming 4G
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2
Monitor #1: BenQ XL2720T
Monitor #2: BenQ XL2720T
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro

Also:
LiteOn Dual Layer DVD burner
NZXT Hue RGB LED Controller
TeckNet 5-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express Expansion Card

Fan Config:
3x Corsair AF140 Quiet Edition (2 as exhaust and one as font intake)
1x Fractal Silent Series R2 (as front intake)

 

[i7Baby]

Nothing looks bad. All good quality bits

I think your gpu coolers need re-seating.

What voltages are they running at?

 

[1kca]

Thanks, and how can I check the voltages?

 

[i7Baby]

HWInfo - Sensors. Gives you about everything you want to know on how your pc is doing

eg
psu - 12v, 5v and 3.3v readings - within 0.2V of target?
cpu - core temps and voltages, package temp, Vcore, fan rpm
gpu - fan rpm, voltages, gpu clock, vram clock
case - fan speeds

 

[1kca]

Oh okay - here's a screenshot of the GPU status

Edit: That's not just on the desktop though. Should I try and get one while in-game? Or is that enough?

 

[i7Baby]

GPU0 is the top one

It has a slightly higher voltage than gpu1

I can only see the fan speed for gpu1 which is 1000rpm while at 45C
And I can only see VRM temps for gpu0

There could be something screwy with your motherboard.

Can you try the 290's in another pc?

and/or try another card in your pc?

 

[1kca]

GPU0 is the top one

It has a slightly higher voltage than gpu1

I can only see the fan speed for gpu1 which is 1000rpm while at 45C
And I can only see VRM temps for gpu0

There could be something screwy with your motherboard.

Can you try the 290's in another pc?

and/or try another card in your pc?

Unfortunately I only have one PC and these are my only two cards

 

[i7Baby]

Well it seems its getting down to either motherboard or gpus.

If you pull the coolers off the gpus, there goes any warranty.

You could talk to the shop you got them from and tell them you suspect the motherboard or the cards are faulty. Maybe they'll test them and if needed, process the rma.

 

[1kca]

Well it seems its getting down to either motherboard or gpus.

If you pull the coolers off the gpus, there goes any warranty.

You could talk to the shop you got them from and tell them you suspect the motherboard or the cards are faulty. Maybe they'll test them and if needed, process the rma.

With one card, either of the two, it's fine so maybe it's just the two paired. I'd seen a few people recommend not going with these cards in crossfire, only one at a time.
I'll give MSI a call and see what they say and if they can't help then I'll try and return the second card or sell both and try and get twin 780s instead.

Thanks for all your help

 

[i7Baby]

No worries. Doesn't look like a happy ending though

 

[1kca]

Lol at this point, i just want an ending.

I'll post back after i talk to MSI and choose a best answer then