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Default Noise difference between a 120mm and 92mm fan?
How much if any of a noise difference would there be between a 120 and 92mm fan? I ask because i am looking at getting a new HS/fan for my xeon. The ones i am looking at are the Noctua nh-u12dx and the u9dx. The 12 has the 120 fan and the 9 has the 92 fan. Also the 9 has a smaller hs. i guess the other thing to consider is that the fan on the larger hs would not work as hard.
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If you flow the same amount of air, the 92 will be a lot louder.

Go with a 120mm fan design HS, you'll appreciate the overall cooling and quietness compared to a 92mm design
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If you flow the same amount of air, the 92 will be a lot louder.
This. The larger your fan, the less noise it takes to move the same amount of air.
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....Its a noctua brand fan right? I dont think noise has a place in the formula, theyre both probably basically inaudible
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The 120mm HSF also has a lot more surface area.
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....Its a noctua brand fan right? I dont think noise has a place in the formula, theyre both probably basically inaudible
yep theyre noctua. the 120 does have a larger HS/surface area
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