Hey guys
Having recently built a computer (i5-4670k/660ti) I've come to the consideration of buying higher-quality fans to keep my components cooler and if its worth the money.
My current fans are as follows:
2x 140mm Fractal Design R2 silent fans
1x 120mm Coolermaster 212 EVO stock fan
1x blower fan on 660ti.
My CPU temperatures at load have maxed out so far (according to a heavily modded skyrim) at 40 degrees, whilst at no load they average around 24-30 degrees, with an ambient temperature of around 22-25 degrees, according to the time of day.
My GPU runs hotter. At full load I've seen it reach as high as 62 degrees, whilst at little load it averages out between 29-32 degrees.
My planned fans would possibly be one AF140 (as an exhaust). One SP140 (for intake, SP because of the restricted air-flow in the R4) and one/two SP120s on a push-pull configuration on the Cooler Master 212EVO.
My questions are these:
Would buying a set of higher-quality fans, costing at a total roughly £45-50 be worth it?
How far would my temperatures drop if I was to buy these fans?
Can anyone suggest some fans for cheaper that offer similar, if not better performance?
Having recently built a computer (i5-4670k/660ti) I've come to the consideration of buying higher-quality fans to keep my components cooler and if its worth the money.
My current fans are as follows:
2x 140mm Fractal Design R2 silent fans
1x 120mm Coolermaster 212 EVO stock fan
1x blower fan on 660ti.
My CPU temperatures at load have maxed out so far (according to a heavily modded skyrim) at 40 degrees, whilst at no load they average around 24-30 degrees, with an ambient temperature of around 22-25 degrees, according to the time of day.
My GPU runs hotter. At full load I've seen it reach as high as 62 degrees, whilst at little load it averages out between 29-32 degrees.
My planned fans would possibly be one AF140 (as an exhaust). One SP140 (for intake, SP because of the restricted air-flow in the R4) and one/two SP120s on a push-pull configuration on the Cooler Master 212EVO.
My questions are these:
Would buying a set of higher-quality fans, costing at a total roughly £45-50 be worth it?
How far would my temperatures drop if I was to buy these fans?
Can anyone suggest some fans for cheaper that offer similar, if not better performance?