Question About Replacing an AIO Fan

[julienruc]

Hi all,

I have a Kraken M22 for my build. It seems as though it gets pretty loud and also doesn't cool that effectively (honestly, I bought it only for that infinity mirror look).

I was thinking of either replacing the stock fan that came with the M22: Aer P120
https://www.nzxt.com/products/aer-p

My 2 choices for replacement are:
Noctua NF-A12x15 PWM
https://noctua.at/en/products/fan/nf-a12x25-pwm/specification
OR
Be Quiet Silent Wings 3 PWM
https://www.bequiet.com/en/casefans/724

Is this a good idea or will I be sacrificing too much performance?

I've read that I'm supposed to focus on static pressure for AIO pumps as opposed to CFM for standard case cooling.

Any other recommendations out there?

 

[evongugg]

High airflow fans are for open environments. Static Pressure fans are fans that are for CPU coolers and radiators along with any other place that has airflow restrictions (it has a lesser air flow performance, but when it comes to radiators and CPU coolers, it performs better than air flow optimized fans). Static pressure fans have a focused flow.
Static pressure is the force the air can pushed out of the fan.
High air flow is a measurement of cubic feet per minute of air the fan can move at its peak.

 

[julienruc]

Alright, thanks a lot for the clarification. I can make a proper decision now