I've brought a NZXT Kraken x40 AIO liquid cooler, for using with i7-4770K CPU. I can't still test the system as I'm waiting for components to arrive. I'd like to do some light overclock (possibly without touching voltages) because I want the rig to be very quiet, at least for the first months.
Here are the specs for the original NZXT Kraken x40 fan:
Can I replace the stock fan with the NF-A14 PWM and still enjoy the software control for the fan itself and the pump (profiles, manual regulation, etc)? Fan is connected to the pump, will it work with a different fan?
It seems that the specs are quite comparable:
More on this: I haven't brought the processor yet. Maybe i'll decide for a non-K one, as for me a stable, quiet and cool PC is more important than performance itself.
Here are the specs for the original NZXT Kraken x40 fan:
Code:
[b]NZXT FX-140 PWM[/b]
RPM: 800-2000 +/- 10%
Airflow: 91,7-166,9 m^3/h
Static Pressure: 0.8-2.2 mm-H2O
dBA: 21-37
Can I replace the stock fan with the NF-A14 PWM and still enjoy the software control for the fan itself and the pump (profiles, manual regulation, etc)? Fan is connected to the pump, will it work with a different fan?
It seems that the specs are quite comparable:
Code:
[b]NF-A14 PWM (no L.N.A.)[/b]
RPM: 300-1500 +/- 10%
Airflow: 140,2 m^3/h
Static Pressure: 2,08 mm-H2O
dBA: 24,6
More on this: I haven't brought the processor yet. Maybe i'll decide for a non-K one, as for me a stable, quiet and cool PC is more important than performance itself.