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Desktop Air Cooling
Lavo_2:
I've had this comp/case for just over half a year now, and I like it, but I've come to notice that the stock fans are rather... Lacking. I figure I might as well look into upgrading these fans, but I have absolutely no idea where to start, in terms of brands and companies to look for. In particular I'm looking for 80mm and 120mm fans, as those are the ones my case supports, and newegg CA links are pretty damn welcome, as are any examples/tips/whatnot.
TMRNetShark:
Look into liquid cooling... it's not expensive at all... sorta.
But really? Going into your local computer store will result in a good fan... really, there isn't much into making a fan for a computer, so any model will work as long as you have the right size. Now heat sinks are a different story and quality ones will yield better cooling.
xShadow:
--- Quote from: Lavo_2 on March 28, 2011, 01:02:42 AM ---I've had this comp/case for just over half a year now, and I like it, but I've come to notice that the stock fans are rather... Lacking. I figure I might as well look into upgrading these fans, but I have absolutely no idea where to start, in terms of brands and companies to look for. In particular I'm looking for 80mm and 120mm fans, as those are the ones my case supports, and newegg CA links are pretty damn welcome, as are any examples/tips/whatnot.
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What do you mean by your fans lacking? Are they malfunctioning, or what?
I'm just wondering, because case fans don't even make THAT big of a difference, in my experience; as long as they merely keep the air moving in a certain direction in your case, I don't think you can ask them to do much more.
If your CPU is running too hot, you get a better CPU cooler. If your GPU is running too hot... well, that gets a little tricky. You might have to reorient airflow or just try to get another fan for it. I've never had that problem though.
I usually keep all of my case fans on medium, and I don't have a problem with temperatures. Is there some specific problem you're having? You don't just upgrade parts unless you know that there's actually a problem related to them.
zat0x91:
The only benefits of replacing the stock fans are noise reduction and better air circulation throughout your case. If I were you: I'd just get some non-ricer silent fans by Yate Loon.
--- Quote from: TMRNetShark on March 28, 2011, 01:35:40 AM ---Look into liquid cooling... it's not expensive at all... sorta.
There isn't much into making a fan for a computer, so any model will work as long as you have the right size.
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Both statements are incorrect.
Water cooling done properly will cost at least $150, if not more, just for a cpu loop; not all fans are perform equally: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=171661 ; http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=137832
HiddenJumper:
I second what Shadow said.
The only time I've seen people replace good working fans that show no signs of failing is when they're going for the cool light shows in their case or if they're going for a full on liquid cooling setup.
Why replace something thats not broken? Unless if you like tricking out your rig.
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