[SOLVED] Help choosing fans

[wafavex204]

I'm doing my first build and I need some help choosing fans.

I like the looks of all these fans with just the ring lit - https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/h2CD4D,NWWfrH,tcVmP6,QD6p99/

I'm going to get the Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid Tower Case (Inverted) and adding a mesh front to it. From what I've found out I can do 3 120mm or 2 140mm on the front and side.

Any advice or suggestions appreciated.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FqLbZJ

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor ($354.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Fuma 3 67.62 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X670E Steel Legend ATX AM5 Motherboard ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($64.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44L 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 7900 XT 20 GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.00 @ B&H)
Power Supply: be quiet! Straight Power 12 1000 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.90 @ Amazon)
Custom: Lian Li O11 Dynamic EVO Front Mesh Kit (Black) - O11DE-4X ($31.99 @ Amazon)
Custom: Lian-Li O11DE-3X V2 Addition I/O Kit for O11 Dynamic EVO Black / O11 Dynamic EVO RGB Black -----O11DE-3X V2 ($19.99)
Custom: Lian Li O11D EVO Front Mesh Kit (Black) ($22.99)
Total: $2177.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-02-23 08:43 EST-0500

 

[Eximo]

Well, I suppose it comes down to noise vs looks. The UniFan are capable of being louder, but you don't have to run them at full speed. They have a pretty unique way of wiring together.

Silent Wings will be quieter at max, and probably lower speeds too.

If you want the 3 fan look, In Win 120mm fans are also on the louder side at max, but should prove.

You could look at the 120mm versions of the other fans.

I would not go with the NZXT solely for the proprietary wiring. 5V RGB is pretty standardized so that would make it easier to make changes later on.

 

[wafavex204]

Well, I suppose it comes down to noise vs looks. The UniFan are capable of being louder, but you don't have to run them at full speed. They have a pretty unique way of wiring together.

Silent Wings will be quieter at max, and probably lower speeds too.

If you want the 3 fan look, In Win 120mm fans are also on the louder side at max, but should prove.

You could look at the 120mm versions of the other fans.

I would not go with the NZXT solely for the proprietary wiring. 5V RGB is pretty standardized so that would make it easier to make changes later on.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[marcoosio]

The CPU cooler uses scythe's 'kaze flex II' fans - perhaps get some of those for the case so the sound is uniform across more components - my preference is for noise so I'd go with that. If you care at all, the fans on the CPU cooler can be swapped out also as they're regular 120mm fans so you could put rainbow ones in and strap them in there too. You can see the metal clip holding the fans on in images of the cooler.

The GPU and power supply have their own fans of course although with the power supply in your list it should be inaudible.

 

[wafavex204]

The CPU cooler uses scythe's 'kaze flex II' fans - perhaps get some of those for the case so the sound is uniform across more components - my preference is for noise so I'd go with that. If you care at all, the fans on the CPU cooler can be swapped out also as they're regular 120mm fans so you could put rainbow ones in and strap them in there too. You can see the metal clip holding the fans on in images of the cooler.

The GPU and power supply have their own fans of course although with the power supply in your list it should be inaudible.

Hadn't considered that thanks. I know they have the high-speed ones made for radiators in the be quiet!'s.