Hey everyone! I'm in the market for a new case since my current one has terrible airflow. I found a budget-friendly DarkFlash DK351 case that comes with four ARGB fans, all daisy-chained using Molex power. While it's convenient that the ARGB lights are also powered through Molex (since I don't have an ARGB header), I'm worried about the potential noise from the fans running at full speed constantly. The reviews aren't mentioning much noise, though! Do you think it's worth it to spend extra on separate fans and a fan hub? I don't strictly need the ARGB, but it would be a nice bonus.
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Good question! Generally, if fans are connected via Molex, they'll run at full speed all the time, which means you can expect them to be pretty loud if you're sensitive to noise. The upside is that you can daisy chain as many as you want, directly from the power supply. If noise is a concern, you might want to consider other options that allow for speed control.
Is there a way to adjust their speed? I wouldn't mind getting a little creative if there's a way to make them quieter.