[SOLVED] Is it worth it to change the stock fans off the arctic liquid cooler II 240?

[NadeMagnet69]

The stock AIO fans are rated at 56.3 CFM, 2.2mm H2O static pressure, 200-1800 RPM, .3sone which converts to 22.5-24.5 dB.

The fans I'm looking at are Noctua NF-P12 redux which are 70.7 CFM, 2.83 H2O static pressure, 450-1700 RPM, 25.1 dB.

Is a 27 dollar upgrade worth it enough for an extra 14.4 CFM, and a mere .63 increase in static pressure?

Things to consider. Both are rated within all of 1dB level of each other. I haven't gotten to try the AIO yet (still waiting for all parts before I build) but I know the Noctua are super quiet even at max 1700 RPM while I only have the specs to go off the AIO. Also the AIO will be a push pull with 2 more NF-P12. (already have them) Is there a benefit of having 4 identical fans running through the radiator vs 2 different kinds of fan blades?

lol I know this seems silly and negligible but I'm having fun learning and what's a mere 27 bucks? What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance.

 

[Phaaze88]

The change isn't worth it, unless you just want to do it anyway.

What's 27USD? Quite a lot actually.
-some thermal paste to use for later
-1 or 2 fans to be used in a more worthwhile location you might not have considered yet
-some indie games from the platform of your choosing
-food
-pocket change
-and so on...

 

[CountMike]

I doubt you could find quieter and more efficient fans, only if you want RGB ones. Coočing wise these ones are perfect.

 

[rubix_1011]

My thoughts -

There are other places you could spend $27 on your PC besides replacing AIO fans as you pull them out of the box. If that's the plan, perhaps choose a different cooler with that $27 difference as part of the budget.

 

[NadeMagnet69]

Thanks for the responses. I'll just keep the stock 2.