Upgrade fans on 212+ or new cooler?

[LuluTheMonk]

Currently have a 2600k not overclocked with a hyper 212+ stock fans in a P182. When using lightroom/games, CPU Fans spin up loud enough that I am thinking about either changing out the fans, or getting a new cooler entirely like a DH14. What would you do?

 

[Eureka]

Get new fans. Find quiet fans like Corsair AP-120, Scythe Gentle Typhoons or similiarly rated quiet fans.

Getting a bigger block like a D14 might be quieter due to having a larger passive cooling component, putting less importance on the fans, but I don't think it's big enough to warrant a $80 upgrade. Maximum cooling performance is within 10°C. You could also consider an AIO water cooler with quiet fans, too.

 

[AkumaX]

Do you have 2 fans in push/pull?

For my 212+ Evo, I initially only had 1 (for push), then got a 2nd one to match (now push/pull). Then I got a good deal on 2 x Cougar Vortex 120mm fans (orange) - I can provide a pic if you like

I was tempted to forgo the whole thing and get a Corsair H60 (can get on sale for $30). But hmmmmmmm.....

 

[LuluTheMonk]

So am I looking for this?
Scythe_Gentle_Typhoon_120mm_x_25mm_Fan_-_1450_RPM_D1225C12B4AP-14

 

[LuluTheMonk]

Do you have 2 fans in push/pull?

For my 212+ Evo, I initially only had 1 (for push), then got a 2nd one to match (now push/pull). Then I got a good deal on 2 x Cougar Vortex 120mm fans (orange) - I can provide a pic if you like

I was tempted to forgo the whole thing and get a Corsair H60 (can get on sale for $30). But hmmmmmmm.....

I am using 2 fans in a push pull configuration.

 

[Eureka]

So am I looking for this?
Scythe_Gentle_Typhoon_120mm_x_25mm_Fan_-_1450_RPM_D1225C12B4AP-14

Yes, those. Do note that these are 3-pin fans, which means they don't support PWM control. If your CPU header doesn't have 3-pin fan support then you'll be running 100% all the time, which is a moot point.

The Cougar Vortex 120mm does come in a PWM version, and goes for as low as $8 on sale (with targeted coupon).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835553002

They are also quite well reviewed. Keep an eye on the Hot Deals section for these, as they go on sale all the time.

 

[Shellls]

Instead of buying new fans, you can just decrease the heat output of the i7 by undervolting.

 

[AkumaX]

Yes, those. Do note that these are 3-pin fans, which means they don't support PWM control. If your CPU header doesn't have 3-pin fan support then you'll be running 100% all the time, which is a moot point.

The Cougar Vortex 120mm does come in a PWM version, and goes for as low as $8 on sale (with targeted coupon).

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835553002

They are also quite well reviewed. Keep an eye on the Hot Deals section for these, as they go on sale all the time.

Highly recommend PWM fans!

 

[Bill Brasky]

Highly recommend PWM fans!

This x1000. Buying non-PWM fans is a big no no.

 

[LuluTheMonk]

Well got one of these on the way:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835553006

Just finished with a fairly stable overclock of my 2600k at 4.6 GHz @ 1.35v. Max temp was 82c running prime95. Hopefully I can bump down the voltage a bit, or up the speed some.

 

[LagunaX]

Well got one of these on the way:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835553006

Just finished with a fairly stable overclock of my 2600k at 4.6 GHz @ 1.35v. Max temp was 82c running prime95. Hopefully I can bump down the voltage a bit, or up the speed some.

Nice find!!!

 

[LuluTheMonk]

Thanks for the recommendations AkumaX and Eureka. Got the new fan today and it has made a tremendous difference, as well as a drop in temps. Now I just have to find new case fans.

 

[Eureka]

... Are your case fans not 120mm? If they are all 120mm case fans, I think you already know the answer.

 

[LuluTheMonk]

Yea, they are the 120mm antec tri-cool fans that came with the P182 when I bought it, probably ~4 years ago now.