I built my first gaming PC last year, and surprisingly, it powered up on the first try! I designed it not just for gaming, but also for graphic design, and overall it's been working well. However, I've noticed that it's a bit noisier than I'd like, primarily because I opted for cheaper fans when I was assembling it. Now, I'm on the hunt for quieter fan options. Can anyone recommend some good fans that provide low noise but still perform well? Here are my specs: Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS Wi-Fi II, Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE, GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB, RAM: 2x Corsair Vengeance LPX 3600 16GB, Power Supply: Corsair RM750e, Storage: 2x Crucial P310 SSD 1TB, Current Fans: Tacens Anima AF12, PC Case: NOX Xtreme Hummer Vision White.
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Have you considered Thermalright or Arctic fans? They're affordable and perform well with minimal noise. Just make sure you get the PWM version so you can adjust the fan curve in the BIOS.
Since your case supports five fans, using all of them can help move the same volume of air at lower speeds, reducing noise. I found a good 5-pack online, but you might want to check the colors if aesthetics matter to you.
You might want to tweak your fan curve if possible. Lower temps mean slower fan speeds, which helps with the noise. It could really make a difference!
Consider the Thermalright TL-S12 series; they’re budget-friendly and quite silent even at higher RPMs. If you want a beast for airflow at low RPMs, the Arctic P12 Pro reverse variant is worth checking out. Plus, your cooler should allow some configurability already!
Thanks a lot! I’ll definitely look into those options. 🙂
Good luck! I hope you find the perfect fans!
I’m already using all five spots and set them correctly—bottom ones pulling air in and the top ones pushing it out!