Quiet Fan Replacement for h100i GTX cooler

[SKIPPY PB]

Any recommendations for quieter, versatile fans to replace the stock ones for a h100i Cooler? Looking for something that can move a decent amount of air while being slightly quieter than the stock cooler ones.

 

[Ecky]

For a radiator, you want a fan with high static pressure. Yate Loons make great case fans, for instance, but lose a lot of their airflow once there's any restriction.

Generally speaking, sleeve bearing fans have less bearing noise than ball bearing fans, but have significantly shorter lifespans when mounted horizontally, due to how the bearings self-lubricate.

I'm not familiar with the stock fans, but Noctua's fans are never a bad choice in terms of noise characteristics, though they are a bit pricey. Check out Noctua's site to find the fan that is most suited to your needs.

Remember that higher max airflow doesn't necessarily mean that a fan will be any louder than another with a lower maximum, when pushing the same amount of air.

Beyond that, you might check out SilentPCReview's articles on fans. They do some of the most thorough testing, though their conclusions aren't always cut and dry.

 

[Jttw2]

Noctua is generally regarded as the best, bequiet fans are pretty quiet too