Hi, should I get this or the Noctua NF-F12 for a case fan? Thanks.
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If your fan location doesn't have any filters or obstructions then the S12a will be what you want, but if it does have any sort of filter, or resistance the fan has to pull through, you'll want an NF-P12. Several reviews have remarked that in a resistance based location the P12 works just as well as the F12, and does so with less noise. The F12 would only be better for high temp heatsinks with its higher RPM range. I personally own all 3 types and have an F12 on my CPU heatsink, 2 P12 fans as intakes that are behind a dust filter, and 1 S12a as a rear exhaust. I previously used 2 S12as as the intakes but they were really loud behind the filters.
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If your fan location doesn't have any filters or obstructions then the S12a will be what you want, but if it does have any sort of filter, or resistance the fan has to pull through, you'll want an NF-P12. Several reviews have remarked that in a resistance based location the P12 works just as well as the F12, and does so with less noise. The F12 would only be better for high temp heatsinks with its higher RPM range.I personally own all 3 types and have an F12 on my CPU heatsink, 2 P12 fans as intakes that are behind a dust filter, and 1 S12a as a rear exhaust. I previously used 2 S12as as the intakes but they were really loud behind the filters. If your fan location doesn't have any filters or obstructions then the S12a will be what you want, but if it does have any sort of filter, or resistance the fan has to pull through, you'll want an NF-P12. Several reviews have remarked that in a resistance based location the P12 works just as well as the F12, and does so with less noise. The F12 would only be better for high temp heatsinks with its higher RPM range.I personally own all 3 types and have an F12 on my CPU heatsink, 2 P12 fans as intakes that are behind a dust filter, and 1 S12a as a rear exhaust. I previously used 2... » Read More If your fan location doesn't have any filters or obstructions then the S12a will be what you want, but if it does have any sort of filter, or resistance the fan has to pull through, you'll want an NF-P12. Several reviews have remarked that in a resistance based location the P12 works just as well as the F12, and does so with less noise. The F12 would only be better for high temp heatsinks with its higher RPM range.I personally own all 3 types and have an F12 on my CPU heatsink, 2 P12 fans as intakes that are behind a dust filter, and 1 S12a as a rear exhaust. I previously used 2 S12as as the intakes but they were really loud behind the filters. « Show Less
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depends on the case really. The NF-F12 is designed for restrictive environments (like radiators, heatsinks, or behind hard drive cages). While the NF-S12 is designed for higher airflow in a less restrictive environment (top or rear case fan when no radiator is used, bottom and front intakes if no drive cages are in the way).
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I have not used a T&T; case cooling fan, so I dont know if that one is any good, but I can say that the CM dual ball bearing is awesome. Im using a couple and the inside of my case feels like a super cooled tornado. Its also very good to have a couple at the bottom of you case if you want and keep that dust from settling down.
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I feel the noctua are slightly louder but cool marginally better. Noctua make the new industrial fans that look good but are expensive.
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This is fairly old, if you have lashed out for a new system I would go past the Zalman and buy a Noctua NH-U12 S which has the mount for the 1150. Also since I have purchased the zalman some time ago, Noctura has become the market leader with fans. Their fans are considered the best in the business. I have indicated the Noctua NH-U12 S is you are a business/light game user. If you run some powerful games then I would suggest buying the larger Noctura. Just do an Amazon search on Noctura CPU heatsink. Some have twin heatsinks coupled with three fans. You need some case room, but these are the best in the business. Also they sell low profile fans if you are running a HPC or desktop case. Thanks.
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Forgot to mention, the case fan is quite loud so I would either replace it with a quiet one or get a simple fan speed controller. This is what i got. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000292DO0
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I am currently using the stock fan. At stock speeds my computer stays pretty cool, 15-20 C. When playing online games however, they go up to 40-45 which I guess isn't too bad. With higher settings on games/programs the fan then turns into something like a Bulldozer running over C4, extremely loud but does a pretty "Ok" job at keeping the CPU cool if it isn't put under anything over regular use stress. I would highly recommend getting a better fan if you have the money, but if not, you should be fine until you manage to get your hands on one.
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Hi Neil, if you refer to case ventilation I used the Thermaltake Overseer RX II which already includes fans. For the processors I used Coolermaster TPC 812 CPU cooler.
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I'm pretty sure you can put a fan in the front case - just know that it will involve some deconstruction and could get tricky. The case will easily support your typical 120mm fans up top. Too many fans will cause noise though; try to limit your case fans to under 3 if possible. Three fans would be my limit. IMO the passive fan noise outweighs the benefits, this case stays cool just from its copious ventiliation.
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This fan has two mounting brackets for normal and mini motherboards. The FM2 boards are no different than the AM2/AM2+/AM3/ AM3+ and FM1/FM2 socket dimensions. The only differnece is the CPU chip istelf. Be aware that you will need to "trick" your motherboard in believeing it has a fan. Since there are no electrical wires to let your motherboard know that the CPU had a fanless cooler (some motherboards will not boot up if they "think" the fan is not pluged in). Also, this cooler is fairly tall. Make sure your case has enough clearance. Kind regards
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most of these fans run loud unless you lower the speed of the fans. access the utility app for your mother board to lower the speed and then you will see the difference. these noctua are the highest rating and durability. not sure about the corsair fans.
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Not sure what you mean exactly by "top fans" but this is very specifically a CPU cooler. Be sure you have plenty of clearance for the fan/radiator combination at the case edge. Clearance needed over the CPU is actually lower than most large CPU coolers. That said, it works well for me and its really quiet as compared to normal fin CPU coolers with fans. You will still need case fans to pull heat away from the GPU(s), hard drives, motherboard, etc. Also, take care with the install and apply fresh grease between the CPU and heat sink after removing the old grease. Best of luck.
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There's a cable with the little fan connectors on it. Additionally, some motherboards have 1 or 2 fan control plugs (in addition to the CPU fan control). If your motherboard has them, then it's *probably* a good idea to use those for the primary case fan, as the BIOS will rev the fans up and down according to its needs. (I think the included cable is designed to plug into an old-style Molex connector from the power supply, but I'm not 100% sure and I can't get to my machine at the moment.)
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Yes, great effort. That NZXT is a good provider of medium quality components. Their power supplies are middle of the road, but their cooling products are up there with all the top end contenders. Cooling fans over the 77 cubic feet per minute is the new normal, but anything above and beyond is superior.
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If you have the room in your case, go for the larger one. The larger cooler will be more effective at dispersing heat at lower fan RPMs.
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Newegg shows the dimensions for this case as 19.10" x 8.19" x 18.19". That's about .5" less width than my Cooler Master HAF XM (can't say enough good things about this case). Even with the side case fan you should still have just enough clearance to use the Noctua heatsink with both fans. Check the Newegg feedback before buying. There are simply way too many users complaining of the cheap quality fans being noisy and failing in the Black Widow case to be coincidence. So maybe consider a more reliable case? I hope this helps. Good luck!
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Actually you'll need a smaller fan, like 80mm or so. The 120mm is too big for this case which I found out the hard way by buying a 120mm fan and it didn't fit.
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I have bought three of these cases and none came with fans. It would have to be an add-on by the vendor. There is so much ventilation on case that fans aren't needed, IMO, unless you are using a hot running CPU. In that situation this might not be the best choice for a case.