Replacement fan(s) for h100i

[rogerham]

Hello everyone,

Well I purchased my h100i about a year ago and recently they've become horrible; they grind and rumble at certain RPM's and I went through and cleaned the case, tightened the screws and radiator mount, but to no success. So now I am forced to find new fans, however I have very little idea where to begin, I know that I need high-static-pressure fans, but I'm not sure which ones are the best.

A friend pointed me to these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608026&cm_re=noctua-_-35-608-026-_-Product but I'm not sure if they are right for a radiator or if they will improve and maintain performance of the h100i

Thank you all in advance!

 

[socialassassin]

I replaced my H100i fans with the Gentle Typhoon AP-45 and I'm loving them. I feel they are the best radiator fans out there but they may be hard to find. The Noctuas you listed are a popular choice as well and should work great.

 

[rogerham]

I replaced my H100i fans with the Gentle Typhoon AP-45 and I'm loving them. I feel they are the best radiator fans out there but they may be hard to find. The Noctuas you listed are a popular choice as well and should work great.

Do you find your performance with the new fans similar or better?

 

[socialassassin]

I replaced my H100i fans with the Gentle Typhoon AP-45 and I'm loving them. I feel they are the best radiator fans out there but they may be hard to find. The Noctuas you listed are a popular choice as well and should work great.

Do you find your performance with the new fans similar or better?

The performance is similar but with a lot less noise.

 

[rogerham]

I replaced my H100i fans with the Gentle Typhoon AP-45 and I'm loving them. I feel they are the best radiator fans out there but they may be hard to find. The Noctuas you listed are a popular choice as well and should work great.

Do you find your performance with the new fans similar or better?

The performance is similar but with a lot less noise.

Okay great, well I've looked on Newegg and I can't seem to find the AP-45's you listed, but I will consider purchasing the Noctua's, now will there be a performance improvement if the fan I purchase is a high pressure static fan instead? Or is that just a recommendation?

 

[socialassassin]

I replaced my H100i fans with the Gentle Typhoon AP-45 and I'm loving them. I feel they are the best radiator fans out there but they may be hard to find. The Noctuas you listed are a popular choice as well and should work great.

Do you find your performance with the new fans similar or better?

The performance is similar but with a lot less noise.

Okay great, well I've looked on Newegg and I can't seem to find the AP-45's you listed, but I will consider purchasing the Noctua's, now will there be a performance improvement if the fan I purchase is a high pressure static fan instead? Or is that just a recommendation?

Yeah you definitely want a high static pressure fan. Check this link, he tests a few good radiator fans.
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2013/05/07/fan-testing-round-12/

 

[rogerham]

I replaced my H100i fans with the Gentle Typhoon AP-45 and I'm loving them. I feel they are the best radiator fans out there but they may be hard to find. The Noctuas you listed are a popular choice as well and should work great.

Do you find your performance with the new fans similar or better?

The performance is similar but with a lot less noise.

Okay great, well I've looked on Newegg and I can't seem to find the AP-45's you listed, but I will consider purchasing the Noctua's, now will there be a performance improvement if the fan I purchase is a high pressure static fan instead? Or is that just a recommendation?

Yeah you definitely want a high static pressure fan. Check this link, he tests a few good radiator fans.
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2013/05/07/fan-testing-round-12/

In which case, two of http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608026&cm_re=Noctua_NF-F12-_-35-608-026-_-Product these would be fine for static pressure fans?