I'm looking to upgrade my setup with some quiet fans, specifically for a Fractal Design Era 2 case. I currently have Noctua fans, but I feel a bit out of the loop with the latest options as Black Friday and Cyber Monday are around the corner. What are the best silent fan options available these days? I need four fans, so any suggestions would be helpful!
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If you're looking for something quiet, I'd recommend the Be Quiet! Silent Wings series. They work pretty well and are in a similar price range as Noctua fans.
The best fan depends on what you need it for. Are they for your case or for a cooler? The size matters too! Noctuas are reliable, but for 120mm fans, the TL S12-W performs well at lower noise levels—just about $4 per fan in packs, and they offer great airflow without making too much noise.
I recently installed Be Quiet! Silent Wings 3 fans, and they're almost completely silent when idle. Totally loving them!
I have six Silent Wings fans, and they are nearly silent most of the time. The only time I notice them is when I really push my PC. They do a fantastic job!
Just a heads-up, larger fans can run slower, which makes them quieter. It’s something to consider while shopping around.
I've got all Be Quiet! fans and CPU coolers, and honestly, my PC is super quiet. I can hardly hear the fans even when I boot it up!
I loaded my case with NZXT F120P fans, and I barely hear them at all. Super quiet!
I've had good experiences with Noctua, so at that price, I'd just grab those instead.