Front mounted AIO cooler fan speeds

[kyle2kxx]

So I bought the Kraken x62 and the only place to mount it is at the front, my question is, as I'm replacing 2 fans on the front which would usually be running on full speed, do I keep the radiator fans on full speed? Because again, as I'm replacing 2 fans that would normally run on full anyway, it won't add much noise. Also, I've always ran my current pump at full, but I hear the x62 has variable speeds? So, do you think I should keep intake fans at full and just let the pump speed up/slow down according to temperatures? Thanks!

 

[raisonjohn]

I would rather have it the other way around - running the pump at full for consistent liquid flow and less motor wear-and-tear; and running the fans at variable speeds so it'll only speed up when CPU is stressed/loaded.

But, it's a matter of preference in your current situation. If noise levels won't increase as before, then, you may run the fans at full as well. Though, radiator fans at full tend to have higher noise levels (due to obstructions) than case fans do. Really depends on your personal tastes/hearing.

 

[kyle2kxx]

Oh, I forgot to include, airflow, I like front fans on full for positive airflow, more air in than out. But isn't this pump designed for variable speeds?