How do I know what size case fan I need?
The size of fan you need will generally be determined by the size of the fan fitting position in your PC case. The sizes of all the fans on our website are shown as measured along any one of the fan’s four sides, NOT the distance between the fan’s screw holes! Our most popular fan size is 120mm, followed by 80mm.
Are case fans all the same size?
Size. Most popular size is usually 120mm in modern PC cases, however, you will find other sizes such as 80mm, 92mm, 140mm, 200mm and various other configurations.
Is 120mm a standard fan?
These days the most common are 120mm and 140mm. Older or smaller cases may have 92mm or 80mm. Larger fans = more airflow at lower speeds = less noise.
What size is a 120mm fan?
approximately 120x120mm
How many cm is a 120mm fan?
unless i’m wrong…i dont have one iether :-P120MM = 12 CM, 12/2.5=4.8…so about 3.8 inches…i think… www.metricsucks.com says: “120 idiotic millimeters = 4.7244 studly inches” which is about a quarter inch smaller than the average CD.
What are the best 120mm case fans?
Best 120mm Fan
- Noctua High-Performance Cooling Fan NF-S12B redux-1200.
- Corsair Magnetic Levitation Lighting.
- Cooler Master SickleFlow.
- Corsair Air AF120 Twin Pack.
- NZXT Aer RGB 2.
Are 140mm fans better than 120mm?
The 120mm fans are the standard fans in most PCs. They boast several impressive features, including noise levels many users would consider acceptable. However, the 140mm fans’ sleek performance makes it noteworthy. With better noise levels and airflow, the 140mm would be more superior.
Why are case fans so expensive?
It has to do with cost of goods manufactured and cost of raw materials. In this case the cost of materials needed for Corsair’s fans is high, so the price of the product is going to be high.
Are extra case fans worth it?
The fans aren’t worth sacrificing real performance and capability of the system. If, however, you’ve got the system where you want it and you’re wanting to tune it up a bit then it can be a worthwhile investment, especially if you’re thinking about some really thick radiators or running lots of fans.
Are 3 case fans enough?
As for performance, 2 or 3 fans is enough to keep your system cool. But, one thing most people overlook is GPU cooling. Some cases, like some from the HAF series, can have fans on the sidepanel; sidepanel fans make a surprisingly large difference in GPU cooling, although it shouldn’t matter if you have a modest GPU.
Is 5 fans too much?
More fans = lower temperatures, or less noise. 1 fan in at 3000 rpm=loud or 2 fans in at 1500rpm = same airflow and not as loud. All that in mind, with 5 fans ideal setup should be 3 in(filtered) and 2 out.
Are more expensive case fans better?
Usually more expensive fans are quieter, built better, and last longer.
How much should case fans cost?
They can range anywhere from $6 for coolermaster sickle flows to $16 for jetflo’s and anywhere in between. Cougar vortex 120mm are pretty decent, they run around $12.
Are cheap case fans bad?
The fans make less of a difference than the dust and the RPM’s you run them at. Cheap fans are fine, they just make a bit more noise when they start to wear.
Why are Noctua fans expensive?
Noctua fans push alot of air and are quiet, so they are pricey.
Are Noctua fans really the best?
Noctua has been making some of the best fans and coolers for almost 15 years and it isn’t showing any signs of slowing. Its NF-S12B Redux-1200 fan is an excellent example of that. It’s high-powered, super quiet, and features a unique blade design to maximize airflow without introducing additional noisy turbulence.
Are Noctua fans still the best?
Noctua fans are just a safe choice in regards ot noise and perofrmance. They are well known to be quiet, high quality, and high performance. They do come in black, and black & grey variations. In some case configurations the color of the fans is a non issue as you cant see them.
How are Noctua fans so good?
Noctua’s new A-series fan has a tiny tip clearance—the space between the fan blades and the housing—of about 0.5 mm. This will make the fan more efficient, particularly when used in air coolers and radiators. “When you have a fan blowing against a heatsink or a radiator, it builds up pressure,” Dellinger says.
Are Noctua fans really quiet?
The fan is extremely quiet, even at full speed. Noctua attributes this to the notches molded into the trailing edges of the blades. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t make much noise at all.
What’s the quietest Noctua fan?
Noctua NF-S12B redux-1200 Aside from the change in color, you’ll still find a highly capable fan that can blow 59.2 cubic feet of air every minute while maintaining a low noise level at just 18.1 dBA.