I'm looking for the best 140mm case fan that is both quiet and performs well. I won't be doing a lot of overclocking and I will be putting these into a Phantex Enthoo Evolve ATX case.
The stock PH-F140SP are a good case fan. I have 3 Phanteks cases using them .. including my Evolv ATX. They are the stock fans in your case .. unless you have the new updated fans which are basically the same fan with PH-F140MP fan impeller .. at least that is what I'm told. They do not have a model number for them or specifications that I know of .. direct from Phanteks PR and Tech people. It is kinda strange behavior to change case fans to a fan with no model number and no notification .. but that is what they did.
The Evolv ATX comes with Phanteks PWM controlled 3-pin variable voltage fan hub and 3x fans. Do you need more airflow?
The stock PH-F140SP are a good case fan. I have 3 Phanteks cases using them .. including my Evolv ATX. They are the stock fans in your case .. unless you have the new updated fans which are basically the same fan with PH-F140MP fan impeller .. at least that is what I'm told. They do not have a model number for them or specifications that I know of .. direct from Phanteks PR and Tech people. It is kinda strange behavior to change case fans to a fan with no model number and no notification .. but that is what they did.
The Evolv ATX comes with Phanteks PWM controlled 3-pin variable voltage fan hub and 3x fans. Do you need more airflow?
Figured it could not hurt (if I don't use a water cooler then I will have the top vent available). I do have some high end Gentle Typhoons from an OCN order years ago. They are 120mm but pretty good.
Figured it could not hurt (if I don't use a water cooler then I will have the top vent available). I do have some high end Gentle Typhoons from an OCN order years ago. They are 120mm but pretty good.
Adding them to the top is probably not a good idea. The middle and front will be pulling cool air out the top and moving warmer air up from below .. meaning there is a good chance the CPU will run warmer.
Adding them to the top is probably not a good idea. The middle and front will be pulling cool air out the top and moving warmer air up from below .. meaning there is a good chance the CPU will run warmer.
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In 2 separate cases (Corsair 330r and 600c) I've tried Gentle Typhoon 120's and Corsair ML120's. The ML120's were cooler, quieter, and much prettier. I've also used 2 Noctua NF-a14's as compared to Corsair ML140's and the Corsairs won this too.
I've seen some reviews saying the Corsair ML's are louder than other fans, but that's not been my experience. I think its easy to figure out WHY they are reviewed as louder though. Many motherboards and fan control software go by % vs actual RPM and the ML line spins faster than most competitive fans. if you use the fan at comparable RPM's it has been my experience that the ML fans will move more air than competitors, and it does so at equal volumes. At speeds below 1,000 RPM I wasn't able to discern the difference between the noctua and corsair fans - which is where most fans will operate 24/7.
With that in mind it may make sense to just go by the budget or aesthetic appeal. Just my $0.02 - hope it helps
In 2 separate cases (Corsair 330r and 600c) I've tried Gentle Typhoon 120's and Corsair ML120's. The ML120's were cooler, quieter, and much prettier. I've also used 2 Noctua NF-a14's as compared to Corsair ML140's and the Corsairs won this too.
I've seen some reviews saying the Corsair ML's are louder than other fans, but that's not been my experience. I think its easy to figure out WHY they are reviewed as louder though. Many motherboards and fan control software go by % vs actual RPM and the ML line spins faster than most competitive fans. if you use the fan at comparable RPM's it has been my experience that the ML fans will move more air than competitors, and it does so at equal volumes. At speeds below 1,000 RPM I wasn't able to discern the difference between the noctua and corsair fans - which is where most fans will operate 24/7.
With that in mind it may make sense to just go by the budget or aesthetic appeal. Just my $0.02 - hope it helps
If you are using 'much prettier' in the same breath as 'cooler and quieter' I have to wonder how much the 'cooler and quieter' was affected by 'much prettier'. It can be hard to be objective when we see the 'pretty' before we determine the 'cooler and quieter.'
That was a joke .. mostly anyway.
From what I've seem ML120, Gentle Typhoon and EK Vardar 120 are all have very similar performance and sound at similar rpm. Because the scale is expanded in 120mm fan graph we can see more difference in flow/noise, but even then it's is only about 28fpm at 35db .. from about 128-157fpm. That is the biggest difference. Above and below that point they are closer together. Not much more than margin of error involved here. But the MLs do have pretty colors.
Same is true of ML140 .. graph lines are overlapping so much it is hard to find each one.
If you are using 'much prettier' in the same breath as 'cooler and quieter' I have to wonder how much the 'cooler and quieter' was affected by 'much prettier'. It can be hard to be objective when we see the 'pretty' before we determine the 'cooler and quieter.'
That was a joke .. mostly anyway.
From what I've seem ML120, Gentle Typhoon and EK Vardar 120 are all have very similar performance and sound at similar rpm. Because the scale is expanded in 120mm fan graph we can see more difference in flow/noise, but even then it's is only about 28fpm at 35db .. from about 128-157fpm. That is the biggest difference. Above and below that point they are closer together. Not much more than margin of error involved here. But the MLs do have pretty colors.
Same is true of ML140 .. graph lines are overlapping so much it is hard to find each one.
This was exactly my experience. No notable difference in volume, but the ML pitch sounded subjectively better to my ears - its worth noting that the ML fans sound different even if the volume is equal. That could account for some variations in reviews as well.
Again, aesthetics and budget are the best metrics if you're buying a "big name" 140mm fan because the volumes are so close any variation is going to be 100% subjective.
These are the fans I bought. I have 5 more laying around not being used so I was of course wondering how they stack up against current competition and what I could use them in.
These are the fans I bought. I have 5 more laying around not being used so I was of course wondering how they stack up against current competition and what I could use them in.
These are the fans I bought. I have 5 more laying around not being used so I was of course wondering how they stack up against current competition and what I could use them in.
Indeed! The F12 PWM is a not the best fan, but it is definitely a good fan .. and ro $4 each they are a exceptional performance t cost value!
I have and do use a fair few Arctic F fans because of their performance to cost ratio. The ones I use the most are the Arctic Fxx TC (remote sensor temperature / speed controlled) .. for two reasons; good value to performance and I don't know of any other fan that has it's own temperature control system.
Didn't realize I was posting in 140mm fan thread, must have search for something and this came up.
I have and do use a fair few Arctic F fans because of their performance to cost ratio. The ones I use the most are the Arctic Fxx TC (remote sensor temperature / speed controlled) .. for two reasons; good value to performance and I don't know of any other fan that has it's own temperature control system.
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