PC Case Fans. Whats better?

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  1. fuel_f2f

    fuel_f2f Regular member

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    I wanted to lower the noise level of my PC. Would I get the same performance out of smaller and slower fans as I do out of my large and fast fans. Obviously with smaller fans I would use more of them.

    The question is, would I get the same air flow for the lower noise level. I'm running very cool as it is so I can afford slight decreases in efficiency.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    fuel_f2f, Sep 9, 2008
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    abuzar1 Senior member

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    Large Fans= More air moved for the same amount of noise or inversely less noise for the same amount of CFM.
     
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    sammorris Senior member

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    120mm and 140mm are optimal. 200+ sized fans can be difficult to get very quiet without hopelessly slow speeds.
     
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