RPC-4224 Stock Fan Replacement

[hennessy1]

I want to replace the stock fans that come with this case to a lower noise but same CFM or close to. I looked a little at newegg but from what I saw I don't think it is possible. Just in case I might be missing something though I wanted to see if anyone here had suggestions.

This is a link to the fans currently in there
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/3110KL-04W-B79/3110KL-04W-B79-ND/2002558

I know why the fans in there are at the RPM and CFM they are. Small space high air flow just wanted to see if I could get away with something tolerable in the noise category.

Thank you for any help.

 

[dawp]

if you have the room maybe something like this?

http://www.jab-tech.com/fan-adpters-and-ducts/80mm-to-120mm-fan-adapter/

 

[hennessy1]

Unfortunately these fans are so close together that there is no room for any size bigger than 80mm.

 

[dma0991]

There is no way of getting similar CFM output with the same fan size and lower RPM. You would have to get bigger fans(120mm, 140mm) to get similar CFM at lower speed but I presume larger fans is not a possibility.

If noise is a bigger problem, your only option is to either get a lower RPM fan or down volt the current fan. Both option will result in higher temps.

 

[hennessy1]

Figured as much thank you for that. With this type of case do you think it is to risky to connect 4-pin fans to the motherboard and control the speeds that way?

I know that the motherboard will be in a different area so the temp will be different than at the front of the case where all the drives are so that might be a concern.

 

[dma0991]

What are the fans controlled by currently? A molex connector? If it is a standard 3/4 pin, shouldn't be an issue with the motherboard regulating the fan speed. Check the power output of the motherboard fan header as it might not be sufficient for that many fans.