Will this fan work well with a Corsair H110?

[Braidster]

Hey guys I'd like to switch out the stock fans on this cooler for some better looking ones and hope they will work well. I plan on using 4 to replace the stock 2 in a push/pull formation.

http://www.cougar-world.com/products/fans/cfd_blue_led_fan.html

 

[ParanoidPander]

Measure the size of the fan/s that come with the H110 and i believe you will find it to be 140mm X 25mm and stock is 1500 RPM putting out 94 CFM @ 35dB and the fan you are looking at is 140mm X 25mm running at 1000 RPM putting out 73 CFM @ 18 dB... so yes it will fit (Any 140mm fan will fit) but it all depends on the performance/noise level you want and the way you want to power them (Straight molex, PWM.. etc) But 4 fans overkill? are you even overclocking? Do you have a large enough case (where are you even mounting the radiator?)

 

[lehtv]

I'd recommend using PWM fans and a PWM splitter cable.

It's very easy to overspend on fans for no noticeable benefit... If the stock fans somehow bother you, replace the stock fans first and see how you like that setup. If you have reasonable grounds to think that push-pull would benefit you, only then consider it

Noctua NF-A14 $29 each
- min 300 RPM, silent when idling
- bearing noise? what's that
- 6 year warranty
- comes with a PWM splitter cable

Here's an in depth review of using this fan with H110: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?286243-Noctua-NF-A14-PWM

 

[ParanoidPander]

I love Noctua but the only thing that pushes me away from them is the ugly stock colors.. I would prefer a matte black heat sink with straight black fans (think thermaltake Venomous X black) I have never understood peoples needs to add more fans over the stock amount for only 1-2 degrees (Celsius) difference per fan added... Get your airflow right, cant tell you how many times people have come to me saying their temps are way too high and i open up their case and its full of dust and fans are all pushing air in and stupid things that make me want to take away their nerd license (Self proclaimed nerds, ones that can play games and collect shit but doesnt know anything about building a rig, grrr)

 

[Braidster]

Measure the size of the fan/s that come with the H110 and i believe you will find it to be 140mm X 25mm and stock is 1500 RPM putting out 94 CFM @ 35dB and the fan you are looking at is 140mm X 25mm running at 1000 RPM putting out 73 CFM @ 18 dB... so yes it will fit (Any 140mm fan will fit) but it all depends on the performance/noise level you want and the way you want to power them (Straight molex, PWM.. etc) But 4 fans overkill? are you even overclocking? Do you have a large enough case (where are you even mounting the radiator?)

Yes I purchased a Corsair Air 540 for my build and am gonna mount the rad on the top. I plan on doing some mild overclocking with just minor voltage boosts. Would hope to at least see my 4770k hit 4.2-4.3 and I'm happy.

 

[Braidster]

I'd recommend using PWM fans and a PWM splitter cable.

It's very easy to overspend on fans for no noticeable benefit... If the stock fans somehow bother you, replace the stock fans first and see how you like that setup. If you have reasonable grounds to think that push-pull would benefit you, only then consider it

Noctua NF-A14 $29 each
- min 300 RPM, silent when idling
- bearing noise? what's that
- 6 year warranty
- comes with a PWM splitter cable

Here's an in depth review of using this fan with H110: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?286243-Noctua-NF-A14-PWM

I choose the Cougar fans more for there cfm/sound rating and esthetics. The added fans on top for the "pull" are just as much for show, as to hope to lower my temps by a couple degrees.

More or less what I'm hoping to hear is that it will still cool at least close to stock while making it quieter and looking great.

 

[ParanoidPander]

Well its the voltages that create heat and not the speed so i think stock would be fine and idle temps should definitely be Sub 30 degree range, with Push/Pull setup and proper airflow inside the case you could drop the idle temps by 2 degrees at best maybe a bit more

 

[Braidster]

Thanks for the input I've stressed enough over this build lol. Is it so much that I want the best of both worlds...great cooling and great esthetics .

I got the newer Silver/Black Air 540 case and am using the Blue Cougar fans in all stock locations plus the 4 for the radiator. With my blue mobo/memory and the now duel 780's the PC is gonna be pretty bad assed.

 

[ParanoidPander]

I get you with the aesthetics part, for me everything has to follow a theme and all parts are selected over design rather than features (But i don't skimp on quality) if you need any help with airflow or anything really just ask man

 

[Braidster]

Awesome thanks a lot I'm sure I'm gonna have a million questions once my PC actually gets here. I've been outta the loop so long I'm going into this blindly, but luckily I learn fast.

 

[aigomorla]

heatsink fan => a fan made for STATIC... not CFM.

Ignore all those high fancy numbers u see with CFM.
CFM is pointless on a fan designed for radiators / heat sink.
The value u want is STATIC, the force at which it pushes the air, not the vol of air pushed.

Looking at blade geometry on that fan, id say it an OK performer.
Its not the best performer, but a decient one.

I personally like the look on corsair fans tho.. the AP series with the unique rim.
But thats me... The Performance AP i think was designed for static values as well, so they do a good job on heat sinks / radiators.

 

[ParanoidPander]

Well if you wanna get technical, yes... but then wouldn't it make sense to use 2 high static pressure fans for push and 2 high CFM fans for pull because you want air to exchange fast but also push it hard.

 

[Braidster]

Well I was originally gonna go with the stock fans plus the 2 cougars pulling on top of the rad. Maybe I'll just go with that if it would be a big improvment over the 4 LED fans. You think if I get a decent/good 4770K I can obtain 4.5/4.6 overclocks using the 4 Cougar fan method?

 

[Braidster]

Sorry forgot how loud would these 35dB stock fans be? I'm going for as quiet of a big as can be, and using 5 of the Cougars in the stock locations.

 

[ParanoidPander]

Well best way to test is use stock and see what temps are @ 3.5 and see whats what first.. the H110 is a high end closed loop cooler, if you want better performance you are starting to go into custom loop territory anyways so try everything first then change if necessary... I don't think extra fans are gonna make a huge difference, i would spend extra money on a game and not overclock for a good year (you have got a better processor than 95% of the people in the world anyways) wait until its alittle more dated then overclock

 

[ParanoidPander]

Check this out http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/tecar.html and just find a fan thats in the dB range you are looking at and play it (its not the best gauge but..) Maybe get a fan controller?

 

[Braidster]

I think I just might use the stock fans lower rad, 2 Cougar LED's upper rad, and just get another LED strip to replace the lighting I would had on the lower fans.

Lol you know the first thing I'll do probably do (after a few days of stock stable burn in of course) is try max this beast out. Besides gaming part of this is for an extra hobby overclocking and messing with things.

 

[ParanoidPander]

The LED strip will probably be in a cooler shade of blue and will look weird

 

[Braidster]

Lmfao!!!

 

[Braidster]

Sadly that is something I would think of. My PC was actually delayed because they only had 3 of my 5 fans instock, and didn't wanna switch fan color to get it quicker. Oh well the delay made up my mind not to buy a PS4 on release, and get my second 780 instead.

 

[Ajay]

heatsink fan => a fan made for STATIC... not CFM.

Ignore all those high fancy numbers u see with CFM.
CFM is pointless on a fan designed for radiators / heat sink.
The value u want is STATIC, the force at which it pushes the air, not the vol of air pushed.

Looking at blade geometry on that fan, id say it an OK performer.
Its not the best performer, but a decient one.

I personally like the look on corsair fans tho.. the AP series with the unique rim.
But thats me... The Performance AP i think was designed for static values as well, so they do a good job on heat sinks / radiators.

Well static pressure really matters for thick Rads with a high fin density. On a Rad as think as the Corsair, I think CFM would be more important than static pressure based on past experience.

If anyone want's to explore this more, there's a decent thread here:http://www.overclock.net/t/1230070/gentle-typhoon-ap-15-vs-cougar-cf-v12hp-vs-noctua-nf-f12

Though I don't know if the OP measured noise levels objectively.

 

[Braidster]

Well static pressure really matters for thick Rads with a high fin density. On a Rad as think as the Corsair, I think CFM would be more important than static pressure based on past experience.

If anyone want's to explore this more, there's a decent thread here:http://www.overclock.net/t/1230070/gentle-typhoon-ap-15-vs-cougar-cf-v12hp-vs-noctua-nf-f12

Though I don't know if the OP measured noise levels objectively.

Hey bud thanks for the link that helps me out a lot. I did only browse through the first couple pages, but the results were right there even though the fans were different then what i'm looking at.

If I lose a couple degrees going with the LED fans I can live with that. If it was 10degs+ and it effected my ability to overclock decently I would have a problem.

 

[Z15CAM]

I like PMW Fans for a H110 on an i7 2700K 1600/4700Mhz - .998/1.34v. You don't want fans ramped up when you're just surfing or watching Movies OnLine - Watching News - Whatever.

However, I'm delving into a Manual Rheostat for a Arctic Accelero R9 290X Xtreme III.

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TOTAL Investment on this Platform including 13% HST Tax Plus Shipping is approx $2,534.00 spent over a period of a year.

Aside from Mfgr's 10 to 15% price markup selling to the CDN Market the killer is the 13% HST Tax and cost of shipping in Canada. I pd $3000 for a 386-40 DX in 1994 Upgrading from a 286-SX - Yes I've been around since Key Punch, Fortran and early DOS when there was no Displays - Still Love DOS over UEFI GFI but I'm getting addicted the EFI CMD Diskpart Commands and can still read and write Perl & C++ if the need arises - But ToDay you've got to be a DOS Sys-Prep GHOST.EXE Monkey - When playing with Microsoft

Maybe you should read this forum: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2352824

 

[Braidster]

Are the stock fans that audible...like would I be able to hear them running in the next room kinda thing?

 

[Ajay]

Hey bud thanks for the link that helps me out a lot. I did only browse through the first couple pages, but the results were right there even though the fans were different then what i'm looking at.

If I lose a couple degrees going with the LED fans I can live with that. If it was 10degs+ and it effected my ability to overclock decently I would have a problem.

Glad you found it helpful. BTW, you have a nice system - good luck.

Are the stock fans that audible...like would I be able to hear them running in the next room kinda thing?

Certainly not on idle. My H100 (120 mm fans) is pretty loud at full load on the high performance setting - it would be OK in an office where there was just a doorway to allow the noise out, but between two more open concept type rooms I think it would be annoying. I imagine the 140 mm fans are a bit quieter, but you'd have to check reviews to tell for sure (remember +3dB == twice the noise, -3dB == half the noise).