new fans for 500r

[fc0712]

hey i got the corsair carbide 500r case with standard configuration but with h100 on the top and 2 fans on the top inside the case where the pull air away from the h100.

so i am looking for new fans because the stock fans in the 500r are loud, so i was thinking about replacing the 2 in the front with 2 x 120 mm corsair af performance fans and the 200 mm will i replace with the 2x120 mm corsair af performance. and then i wanted to hear if you got any better ideas?

 

[dma0991]

Scythe Gentle Typhoon. The Corsair fans are quite pricey. You might want to look at Artic Cooling F12, Aerocool Shark or Yate Loon.

 

[fc0712]

i don't think they are pricey compared to brands in my country the price of 2 is the same price as 1 noctua fan in my country

but are corsair af 120 performance fans good?

 

[dma0991]

You can't compare based on price alone. Noctua fans are no doubt silent, I own 2 NF-P12's myself and the build quality is top notch, frame is rigid and doesn't flex like cheaper fans do. I'm not sure Corsair fans are good but they'll definitely win in the bling category. You can certainly do just fine with cheaper fans like AC F12, unless it is not sold in your country of course.

 

[fc0712]

i know that but i just like the look and then i wanted hear if it is bad setup off fans in my case if i buy those 4 fans

 

[fc0712]

i have found out that i will buy 4 x af 120 fans 2 to mount on the front and 2 to mount on the side and remove the 200 mm fan

 

[fc0712]

now i have ordered them so the thread can be closed

 

[WoodButcher]

Are you replacing a 200 mm fan with 2 120mm fans for less noise???


Smaller fans run faster to move the same air, so unless that 200 was bad you will have more fan noise.