Case fans for new build

Martines91

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Hi,

So probably next week(end) I'm going to build this setup:

CPU: Ryzen 7 1700
Cooler: Corsair Hydro H110i w/ Noctua NF-A14 PWM fans
GPU: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC2
SSD: Samsung 960 EVO 250GB
SSD: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750 P2
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 2x16GB 3000MHz
MOB: Asus ROG Crosshair VI Hero
Opt. drive: Asus blu-ray
Sleeved cables: Super Flower Sleeve Cable Kit Pro - Red
Case: CoolerMaster Mastercase Maker 5t

I said next week(end) because I'm still waiting for CPU, Case, Fans, 1TB SSD & cables to arrive. And while waiting I want to order case fans, in my current configuration I have 1x 120mm SP front, 2x 120mm AF top, 1x 120mm AF bottom, 1x 120mm back.

Since I'm using an optical drive I can only fit 2 either 120mm or 140mm fans to front, mostly SP I guess. I wanted a 140mm AF fan to the back but the only 140mm AF fan I found was Corsair AF140 (not sure if Quiet Edition). Do you think it's a good idea to use a SP fan to back as well?

Also is there a significant difference between push/pull configuration for the cooler?
And also again since I'm going to "test bench" the components before putting them in, I'm going to need a thermal paste also, I was thinking about Noctua's NT-H1.

Thanks for all of the answers.
 
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I'd go back to the list and work my way down ... if ya can't get No. 1, then look for no. 2 and so on

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1345-page7.html

The Gentle Typhoons were highly sought after for medium to high fpi rads but AFAIK, not being made anymore. And if you can fine them, they cost a pretty penny. I did hear that the Nidec was selling them under a different name these days

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1YF-009G-00003

Here's their world map of supply centers
http://www.nidec.com/en-NA/worldwide/
For the rear exhaust fan you can use AF or SP fans, but an AF is optimal.

It can but with the H110i its more down to sound and fan rpm`s since in push/pull you can run a lower RPM for the same static pressure, with the option to ramp up the rpm for more top end static pressure. Difference overall in temps will not be big tho.

The thermal grease you have picked is fine. I personaly like thermal grizzly.


Looks like a nice build by the way :)
 
As far as push/pull comparo, as long as you get a tight fit between the fan and the cooler, they should perform similar(not necessarily the same).
Noctua makes good paste, if you have it, it'll work well. If you haven't bought it, then I'd recommend Gelid Extreme(it won Tom's TIM comparo a few years back). Warm up a cup of water in the microwave, put your Syringe in a ziplock, then put it in the hot water for a few minutes, it'll apply nicely.
I'll leave the issue of fans to someone with that particular case. I have a different case that I filled with noctua fans.
 
Two 120s on the front would provide more airflow than a single 140 but would also make slightly more noise, personally I would get two 120s for the front, SP if you have a restrictive front panel. An AF fan would be better for the back as I doubt the rear exhaust is going to be redistricted in anyway.

I would do two front intake, one top exhaust (unless you have the rad on the top), one rear exhaust, and one bottom intake.

No, in all the tests I have seen there is not a significant difference between push or pull on a radiator.
 
1. Before getting to the fans, I would strongly advise against that cooler. Simply put, why invest more money in a cooler that can't do as well as s much cheaper air cooler while being almost 12 times as loud ? Changing the fans is not a real solution. To compensate for the cheap aluminum radiator and miniscule pump (0.11 gpm) the hi rpms are a necessity. See 23:00 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYKdKVxbnp8&t=1476s

Noctua NH-D15 = 70C v@ 33 dbA
Corsair H100i = 73C @68 dbA
Swiftech H240-X = 64C @ 46 dbA

Now here's a comparison w/ the H110i GTX ... which is built by Asetek and sold by Corsair as the H110 and NZXT as the X61... 14:00 mark Go to the 16:20 mark to see the Noctua fans and listen when he says "Dropping air flow into a high fpi radiator is never going to improve performance".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL8DxuUth7U

Push versus pull mad every little difference. As he says, the H110i w/ Noctua fans is $190 .... compared to $150 for the Swiftech which kicks its tail for $150 and the aesthetics are a lot better.

For $15 more you could also get the triple fan model and connect your GFX card ... the MSI 1080 Ti Seahawk EK X comes with a full cover water block from EK and with a $15 investment in 2 fittingsm a foot if tubing and some coolant, your build would have a complete water cooling system as good as any comparably sized custom kit.

2. Tests over the years on various radiators over at martins liquid labs have shown this to be rpm dependent. Push seems to do better at low rpms and pul at higher. The other question is intake or exhaust ... Corsair written instructions are very clear on this. "For best performance, fans should be installed as intakes... it's just a fact, it's physics".

3. Noctua held the title for many years but they lost it when Phanteks came onto the market. Here we see the Phanteks fans outperforming the Noctuas by 6C at the same rpm.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/phenteks_f140/3.htm

4. As for the case fans, again, Phanteks holds the title.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1345-page7.html

Here's the Top 10 at the time of testing

Phanteks PH-F140HP/TS
Noctua NF-A14 FLX
Noctua NF-A15 PWM
Noiseblocker B12-2
Noctua NF-P14 FLX
Scythe Gentle Typhoon 120-12
Noiseblocker M12-S1
Corsair AF120 Quiet
Corsair AF120 Performance
Thermalright TR-TY150





 
Slovakia, but I don't mind noise I just don't want it to sound like my previous GPU at which I had to change the stock cooler for a custom from Arctic. it was a gigabyte radeon hd7970 and at load it sounded like if my mom was vacuuming next to me, that's what I'm trying to avoid
 
I'd go back to the list and work my way down ... if ya can't get No. 1, then look for no. 2 and so on

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1345-page7.html

The Gentle Typhoons were highly sought after for medium to high fpi rads but AFAIK, not being made anymore. And if you can fine them, they cost a pretty penny. I did hear that the Nidec was selling them under a different name these days

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1YF-009G-00003

Here's their world map of supply centers
http://www.nidec.com/en-NA/worldwide/
 
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