I'm building a rig with a glass side panel that's going to be on display, and I really want to avoid any air coolers with brown fans, even if they perform well. I'm looking for suggestions for non-brown options that would pair nicely with a 9800X3D. Any recommendations?
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You should check out the Thermalright Phantom Spirit. They have a non-ARGB version that's only a couple bucks less than the RGB one, and it looks great!
Have you considered Noctua's Chromax black? It's stylish and performs well. Just a heads-up, they might be a little pricey compared to Thermalright options, but worth it for the build quality.
Yeah, but honestly, with Thermalright out there, Noctua feels a bit overpriced for what you get.
Another solid choice would be either the Peerless Assassin or stick with the Phantom Spirit (non-ARGB). Both are reliable performers without the brown aesthetics.
If you're in the market for something a little different, look at the Arctic P12 or P14 fans. They're great depending on what you're looking for in terms of airflow and static pressure.
The Phantom Spirit 120 is a fantastic choice for performance and value. I recommend the non-SE or non-EVO versions, as they provide the best balance. The NH-D15 G2 is a powerhouse but be prepared to shell out a lot for it—definitely overpriced!
Going by GN's noise normalized tests, it seems like the Phantom Spirit is definitely the way to go!