{"id":7057,"date":"2019-10-12T12:28:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T10:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=7057"},"modified":"2023-09-06T23:43:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T21:43:19","slug":"best-case-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Case Fans for your PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668447bf4aaae\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668447bf4aaae\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-668447bf4aaae\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Best_Case_Fans\" title=\"Best Case Fans\">Best Case Fans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#What_You_Need_From_Your_Case_Fans\" title=\"What You Need From Your Case Fans\">What You Need From Your Case Fans<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Common_Sizes_Are_140_mm_fans_better_than_120_mm\" title=\"Common Sizes \/ Are 140 mm fans better than 120 mm?\">Common Sizes \/ Are 140 mm fans better than 120 mm?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Uncommon_Sizes\" title=\"Uncommon Sizes\">Uncommon Sizes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#What_is_PWM\" title=\"What is PWM?\">What is PWM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#What_is_RPM\" title=\"What is RPM?\">What is RPM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#What_is_CFM\" title=\"What is CFM?\">What is CFM?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Static_pressure_and_high_airflow_fans\" title=\"Static pressure and high airflow fans\">Static pressure and high airflow fans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Is_positive_or_negative_airflow_better\" title=\"Is positive or negative airflow better?\">Is positive or negative airflow better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Decibel_dB_measurements_and_noise\" title=\"Decibel (dB) measurements and noise\">Decibel (dB) measurements and noise<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#RGB_and_LED_fans\" title=\"RGB and LED fans\">RGB and LED fans<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Fan_controllers_and_multi-fan_setups\" title=\"Fan controllers and multi-fan setups\">Fan controllers and multi-fan setups<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Who_makes_the_best_case_fans\" title=\"Who makes the best case fans?\">Who makes the best case fans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Are_expensive_case_fans_worth_it\" title=\"Are expensive case fans worth it?\">Are expensive case fans worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Best_Case_Fans_-_Our_Picks\" title=\"Best Case Fans - Our Picks\">Best Case Fans - Our Picks<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Value_Pick_No_PWM_-_Arctic_F12_Best_No_PWM_Case_Fan\" title=\"Value Pick (No PWM) -  Arctic F12 \/ Best No PWM Case Fan\">Value Pick (No PWM) -  Arctic F12 \/ Best No PWM Case Fan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Value_Pick_-_Noctua_NF-P12_redux\" title=\"Value Pick - Noctua NF-P12 redux\">Value Pick - Noctua NF-P12 redux<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Quiet_Pick_-_beQuiet_Silent_Wings_3_Cooling_Fan\" title=\"Quiet Pick - beQuiet! Silent Wings 3 Cooling Fan\">Quiet Pick - beQuiet! Silent Wings 3 Cooling Fan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#RGB_Performance_Pick_-_Deepcool_RF120_RGB_Cooling_Fan\" title=\"RGB Performance Pick - Deepcool RF120 RGB Cooling Fan\">RGB Performance Pick - Deepcool RF120 RGB Cooling Fan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#RGB_Niche_Pick_-_Thermaltake_Riing_Plus_20_RGB_TT_Premium\" title=\"RGB Niche Pick - Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB TT Premium\">RGB Niche Pick - Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB TT Premium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#How_do_you_measure_a_PCs_Case_Fan_Size\" title=\"How do you measure a PC's Case Fan Size?\">How do you measure a PC's Case Fan Size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#How_to_add_more_Fans_than_a_Motherboard_supports\" title=\"How to add more Fans than a Motherboard supports?\">How to add more Fans than a Motherboard supports?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-case-fans\/#Over_to_you\" title=\"Over to you\">Over to you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019re going to teach you all you need to know to purchase the <strong>best case fans for your needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>After going through all relevant fan specs and what they actually mean, we\u2019ll also give you a <strong>selection of our top four picks<\/strong>. Along the way, we\u2019ll also discuss things like the difference between PWM and non-PWM fans, when you need dedicated fan controllers, and more!<\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s dive in.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"jumpto\"><a href=\"#recommends\">Jump directly to our Case-Fan-Recommendations &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Case_Fans\"><\/span>Best Case Fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here's an overview for those of you just looking for some <strong>quick recommendations<\/strong>. We consider these the best Case Fans you can get for your PC:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-55\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-55 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Note<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Best Case Fan<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Value Pick<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Noctua NF-P12 redux<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"#Value_Pick_Noctua_NF-P12_redux\">Info<\/a> \/ <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Noctua NF-P12 redux\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/noctua-nf-p12-redux-1700-pwm-high-performance-cooling-fan-4-pin-1700-rpm-120mm-grey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Buy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Quiet Pick<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">be quiet! Silent Wings 3<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"#Quiet_Pick_be_quiet_Silent_Wings_3_Cooling_Fan\">Info<\/a> \/ <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"be quiet! Silent Wings 3 Cooling Fan\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/be-quiet-silent-wings-3-120mm-pwm-bl066-cooling-fan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Buy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RGB Performance Pick<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Deepcool RF120 RGB<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"#RGB_Performance_Pick_Deepcool_RF120_RGB_Cooling_Fan\">Info<\/a> \/ <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Deepcool RF120 RGB Cooling Fan\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/deepcool-rf120-120mm-rgb-led-pwm-fan-with-cable-controller-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Buy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">RGB Niche Pick<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 <br> RGB TT Premium<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"#RGB_Niche_Pick_Thermaltake_Riing_Plus_20_RGB_TT_Premium\">Info<\/a> \/ <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB TT Premium\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/thermaltake-riing-plus-20-rgb-tt-premium-edition-with-controller-200mm-software-enabled-circular-12-addressable-leds-sets-24-addressable-leds-11-blades-rgb-riing-case-radiator-fan-single-pack-cl-f06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Buy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-55 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_From_Your_Case_Fans\"><\/span>What You Need From Your Case Fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, let\u2019s go over <em><strong>technical specifications<\/strong><\/em> and what they actually mean.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Sizes_Are_140_mm_fans_better_than_120_mm\"><\/span>Common Sizes \/ Are 140 mm fans better than 120 mm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to know before buying a case fan is what size you need. Larger fans can <strong>push more air more quietly<\/strong>, but not every case is going to have room for a 200mm+ fan size. Some cases may not even have room for the standard 120mm fan size, but those are outliers for the standard ranges of Mini ITX to Extended ATX cases.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cmm\u201d measurement stands for millimeters and measures the outer limits of the fan enclosure (<em>Not the fan's radius or diameter, as you may be led to believe<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>This standard is followed by every case fan manufacturer in the industry, and it also leads to a mere \u201c120 mm fan\u201d being <strong>a <i>lot<\/i> larger than it actually sounds <\/strong>- usually slightly larger than the palm of an adult male.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7129\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024.jpg\" alt=\"Case Fan Size Comparison G100\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7129 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Case Fan Size Comparison G100\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024-768x405.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Size-Comparison-G100-1024.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h4>120 mm Fan Size<\/h4>\n<p>The smallest of the \u201cBig Three\u201d measurements, and the most ubiquitous.<\/p>\n<p>120 mm fans are by far <strong>the most common size <\/strong>for case fans when it comes to PCs, and are even seen in high-end cooling solutions.<\/p>\n<p><em>For instance<\/em>: most All-In-One (AIO) liquid cooling solutions and large air coolers will come with one or more 120 mm fans included and pre-mounted to the heatsink or radiator, in order to ensure the <strong>best possible heat dissipation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13217\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations.jpg\" alt=\"CPU Cooler Fan Configruations\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13217 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201500%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"CPU Cooler Fan Configruations\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201500%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/CPU-Cooler-Fan-Configruations.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building in or upgrading a Mini ITX\/Micro ATX PC build, make sure you check what fan sizes your case supports on its product page. If larger fan sizes <i>are<\/i> supported, though, we recommend opting for them. As said prior, larger fans can push <em>more air more quietly<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Use Case:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pretty much any standard chassis from Mini ITX up to Full Tower ATX<\/li>\n<li>The majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-coolers-ryzen-threadripper\/\">AIO liquid cooling radiators<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>140 mm Fan Size<\/h4>\n<p>140 mm is the <strong>second most-used case fan type,<\/strong> but isn\u2019t nearly as ubiquitous as 120 mm. For one, they\u2019re less likely to be compatible with the more compact PC cases populating the market today.<\/p>\n<p>But even in cases that are compatible with both 140 <i>and <\/i>120 mm fans, most users stick to 120 mm options. While we can\u2019t be sure why, we\u2019d reckon it has something to do with <strong>lower prices and more familiarity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Use Case:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Larger PC cases, starting from some Micro ATX machines and moving up to Mid-Tower ATX, Full Tower ATX, and Extended ATX Towers<\/li>\n<li>Supported liquid cooling radiators, custom loops or otherwise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>200 mm Fan Size<\/h4>\n<p>Although 200mm is the third most-used case fan type, it is more obscure than 140 mm fans. You\u2019ll most frequently see these as pre-installed in specialized Micro ATX\/Mini ITX \u201ccube\u201d cases as large intake fans, where <strong>sheer size helps compensate for otherwise lost cooling potential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the case can\u2019t stack two 120 mm fans up front (requiring 240mm of clearance), chances are a single 200 mm fan will be used instead.<\/p>\n<p>Full ATX towers that offer 200 mm fan support are rare,<strong> but <i>do<\/i> exist<\/strong>. On the off chance that you\u2019re looking for one, the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Cooler Master MasterCase H500 ATX Mid-Tower w\/ Tempered Glass Side Panel, Transparent\/ Mesh Front Option, Carrying Handle &amp; 2x 200mm RGB Fans w\/RGB Controller\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/cooler-master-mastercase-h500-atx-mid-tower-w-tempered-glass-side-panel-transparent-mesh-front-option-carrying-handle-2x-200mm-rgb-fans-w-rgb-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">MasterCase H500<\/a> is a decent option.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7131\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7131\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7131\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility.jpg\" alt=\"Master Case 500 - 200mm Fan Size Compatibility\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7131\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7131 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Master Case 500 - 200mm Fan Size Compatibility\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Master-Case-500-200mm-Fan-Size-Compatibility.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolermaster.com\/catalog\/cases\/mid-tower\/masterbox-500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CoolerMaster<\/a> - 2x200mm Fan Size Compatibility<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Use Case:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Either the smallest, most specialized ITX\/MATX cube cases or the largest, most extravagant ATX Full Towers<\/li>\n<li>(Often at least one pre-installed where supported)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uncommon_Sizes\"><\/span>Uncommon Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the following fan sizes we\u2019re about to discuss here are a bit...out of the scope of this article and our recommendations, we still feel like they\u2019re <strong>worth mentioning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of the Big Three, you may see some other case fan sizes out there - usually smaller sizes, like <strong>80 mm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13218\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes.jpg\" alt=\"Uncommon Fan Sizes\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13218 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Uncommon Fan Sizes\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Uncommon-Fan-Sizes.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Where these come in handy, are in particularly compact cases that are too small for even, say, a 120 mm fan. You'll usually find them in super-small Mini ITX, Mini STX, or Mini ATX cases, as well as some slimline prebuilt PCs.<\/p>\n<p>At times, you may even come across <strong>fan sizes larger than 200 mm<\/strong>, but the use cases for these are few and far between.<\/p>\n<p>Before buying <b>any<\/b> case fans of any size, <em><strong>verify your case specs and compatible fans<\/strong><\/em>. Even if you\u2019re using a prebuilt PC with an obscure pre-installed fan with an equally-obscure size, chances are it\u2019s worth looking into a replacement that\u2019s capable of more.<\/p>\n<p>Corsair, for example, states clearly what type of Case Fans are supported in their respective PC-Case Manual:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7132\" style=\"width: 685px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7132\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7132\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Corsair-Case-Fan-Compatibility-Manual.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair Case Fan Compatibility Manual\" width=\"685\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Corsair-Case-Fan-Compatibility-Manual.jpg 685w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Corsair-Case-Fan-Compatibility-Manual-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7132\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7132 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20685%20558%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Corsair Case Fan Compatibility Manual\" width=\"685\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20685%20558%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Corsair-Case-Fan-Compatibility-Manual.jpg 685w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Corsair-Case-Fan-Compatibility-Manual-300x244.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Corsair-Case-Fan-Compatibility-Manual.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: Corsair Carbide 275R <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/corsairmedia\/sys_master\/productcontent\/CARBIDE_SERIES_275R_QSG.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manual<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t expect to see extra features like RGB outside of the standard Big Three case fan sizes, though.<\/p>\n<p>That said, fan sizes are only one aspect of compatibility. The thickness of the fan itself can often pose compatibility issues. However, manufacturers sadly don't usually include the clearance numbers for fan thickness to make sure that when you install a fan, you aren't blocked by, say, the top of your motherboard.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PWM\"><\/span>What is PWM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>PWM stands for <strong>Pulse Width Modulation<\/strong>, and in the context of case fans, refers to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pwm-dc-system-fans\/\">fans that are <strong>controlled via this method<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is a method used to control the power delivered by a power signal, and in the context of PCs, it's how fan speeds are controlled.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13227\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic PWM Fan Control in Case Fans\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13227 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Automatic PWM Fan Control in Case Fans\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Automatic-PWM-Fan-Control-in-Case-Fans.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, some (CPU) <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/air-vs-aio-coolers\/\">air coolers can be upgraded<\/a> by simply <strong>replacing the fan that\u2019s already on it. <\/strong>Simply add a better one- or even <strong>an extra one <\/strong>on the other side, to help pull or push air through the heatsink for an easy &#8216;upgrade.'<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7133\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7133\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-7133 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator.jpg\" alt=\"Add Case Fans to CPU Radiator\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7133\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-with-border wp-image-7133 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20660%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Add Case Fans to CPU Radiator\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20660%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator-768x495.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Add-Case-Fans-to-CPU-Radiator.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PWM Case Fans on a CPU Radiator (beQuiet Dark Rock Pro 4)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Depending on the size of the heatsink in question, this replacement\/addition can often be a <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/120-vs-140mm-case-fans\/\">120 or even 140 mm case fan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pulse Width Modulation itself can be a little complicated to explain, but all you need to know is that it essentially functions by <strong>constantly turning the signal on and off<\/strong>, resulting in fine control of the power going to the component in question.<\/p>\n<p>So, you\u2019re probably wondering- <em><strong>why bother with PWM fans<\/strong><\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is: <em>control<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, PWM enables you to control things like fan speeds, or RPM. Without PWM, your fans will simply run at full speed all the time, which also means full power consumption and the loudest noise profile.<\/p>\n<p>PWM fans may cost a bit more, but the extra money spent is almost always worth it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Either way, we don't recommend buying <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/pwm-dc-system-fans\/\">non-PWM case fans<\/a> <\/strong>unless your motherboard is pretty old and doesn't feature any 4-pin fan headers.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how RGB factors into this...we\u2019ll dive into that one a little bit later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_RPM\"><\/span>What is RPM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>RPM, or <strong>Rotations Per Minute<\/strong>, is a measure of fan speed.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>higher the fan speed,<\/strong> the <strong>more air<\/strong> a fan will push or pull. However, higher speeds mean that fans will be <strong><i>louder<\/i><\/strong> and draw <strong>more power<\/strong>. The opposite is also true: if you can run your fan at lower speeds, you can make your system a lot quieter...but it probably won't cool nearly as well.<\/p>\n<p>A big reason to buy PWM fans is so that things like your RPM can be automatically controlled by your system,<strong> so your fans run quietly when not much is going on, and only ramp up during intense tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With the right default fan control curve (set by your motherboard), fans should only get loud during heavy gaming tasks or intense <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-cpu-for-rendering\/\">CPU Rendering<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-hardware-for-gpu-rendering-in-octane-redshift-vray\/\">GPU rendering<\/a> tasks.<\/p>\n<p>The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) or UEFI of your Motherboard usually controls the fan curves that can also be manually adjusted as can be seen in this Gigabyte BIOS:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7134\" style=\"width: 1019px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7134\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7134\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11.png\" alt=\"Fan Control Curve Gigabyte Bios\" width=\"1019\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11.png 1019w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11-768x451.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7134\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7134 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201019%20598%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Fan Control Curve Gigabyte Bios\" width=\"1019\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201019%20598%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1019w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11.png 1019w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11-768x451.png 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/smartfan2.PNG.8fb1276c5bc6a989d29a921850a5bc11.png\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: Gigabyte<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can also create your own fan speed curves with the right applications or even within your BIOS. This would be ideal if you want a quieter PC (even more-so if you happen to be using a liquid cooler).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CFM\"><\/span>What is CFM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CFM stands for <strong>Cubic Feet per Minute<\/strong>, and is a measure of airflow into or out of the case.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>higher the CFM<\/strong>, the <strong>better the airflow, <\/strong>and therefore, the <strong>cooler your temperatures<\/strong>. In order to reach maximum CFM, though, you\u2019ll need to either ramp up to max RPM\/fan speed via fan control or use a non-PWM fan that runs at full speed all the time.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13219\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM.jpg\" alt=\"How to increase CFM\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13219 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How to increase CFM\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/How-to-increase-CFM.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>When shopping for case fans, <strong>CFM is an important metric to look out for<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Your average 120 mm case fan will offer anywhere from <strong>40-50 CFM<\/strong>, with particularly good ones offering <strong>50-60 CFM<\/strong> and higher. Higher CFM is technically possible at this size, but would in turn require ridiculously high RPM, power consumption, and noise levels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Static_pressure_and_high_airflow_fans\"><\/span>Static pressure and high airflow fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are actually two different kinds of PC case fans: <strong>static pressure fans<\/strong>, and <strong>high airflow fans<\/strong>. There are also a number of fans that occupy a sort of hybrid position, offering both high airflow <i>and<\/i> at least decent static pressure, but those are a bit rarer.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re like most people, your instinct is probably to go straight for high-airflow fans and forget the rest. After all, isn\u2019t the whole point of a fan to ensure good airflow?<\/p>\n<p>Yes, but...<em><strong>static pressure is important too<\/strong><\/em>. To understand why, we\u2019ll need to explain the concept of static pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, static pressure isn\u2019t about the <i>speed<\/i> at which air is being pushed or even the amount. Instead, static pressure is about the <b>force<\/b> with which the air is being pushed. In many scenarios, high static pressure fans will provide much better performance than high airflow fans despite much lower CFM.<\/p>\n<p>This applies <i>especially<\/i> to things like heatsinks and radiators, but can also apply to many intake fan positions.<\/p>\n<p>The growing popularity of solid-material front panels (brushed metal, plastic, or even glass) with side or bottom vents means that you\u2019ll actually want static pressure fans in a \u201cpull\u201d configuration here, as they'll be able to <strong>pull in air with the most force<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7137\" style=\"width: 1007px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7137\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7137\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1.jpg\" alt=\"Case Fan CFM Airflow\" width=\"1007\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1-768x488.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7137\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7137 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201007%20640%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Case Fan CFM Airflow\" width=\"1007\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201007%20640%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1007w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1.jpg 1007w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1-768x488.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/fanAirflow-1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">High Airflow in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corsair.com\/ww\/en\/Categories\/Products\/Fans\/Magnetic-Levitation-Fans\/ml-config\/p\/CO-9050044-WW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corsair ML140<\/a> Case Fan<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For <em><strong>exhaust fans<\/strong><\/em>, or <strong>intake fans not dealing with a solid-material front panel<\/strong>, a focus on high airflow\/CFM is your best bet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_positive_or_negative_airflow_better\"><\/span>Is positive or negative airflow better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you've heard a lot about positive or negative airflow- or more accurately, positive or negative <em>pressure- <\/em>and aren't sure which is better, let us clear it up real quick:<\/p>\n<p>A<strong> positive pressure configuration<\/strong> is where more air is coming into the case than is being pushed out. This is generally recommended for most users, since (especially if you have proper filters) it minimizes excess dust getting into your PC and causing problems.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>negative pressure configuration<\/strong> is the opposite, where more air is being pushed out than is coming in. This can be good, but it essentially turns the inside of your PC into a vacuum, which will result in lots of extra dust getting into your PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the best results, you'll want a slightly positive pressure configuration.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To determine the pressure of your configuration, just add up the CFM of your intake fans and compare that to the cumulative CFM of your exhaust fans<\/strong>. As long as the intake is pulling in slightly more than is being pushed out, you have yourself a positive pressure configuration!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decibel_dB_measurements_and_noise\"><\/span>Decibel (dB) measurements and noise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you may already know, decibels are a measure of sound. What you may not know is how loud decibels actually are, so we\u2019re going to provide you with a reference chart, based on information from <a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.yale.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/decibel-level-chart.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a Yale study<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>0 - 10<\/strong> <strong>decibels<\/strong> is extremely quiet and borderline inaudible. The sound of a pin dropping is estimated at roughly 10 decibels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 - 20<\/strong> <strong>decibels<\/strong> is quiet, becoming slightly audible at the high-end. The sound of rustling leaves is estimated at 20 decibels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>25 decibels<\/strong> is roughly the level of whispers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>35 to 40 decibels<\/strong> is the sound of the suburbs at night or a running river.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At 55 to 65 decibels<\/strong>, you get <b>noisy<\/b>- the fridge kicking on in the middle of the night, normal speaking volume, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1.jpg\" alt=\"Case Fan Noise Measurement\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7140 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20683%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Case Fan Noise Measurement\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20683%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Noise-Measurement-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For case fans, \u201csilent\u201d fans are considered to be <strong>below 20 decibels<\/strong>, average fans are anywhere within the range of 20 to 30 decibels, and loud fans are anything louder than that. Most of the fans we\u2019ve listed below fall into the quieter ranges, sans our final niche pick.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RGB_and_LED_fans\"><\/span>RGB and LED fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>RGB and LED fans are case fans with...well,<strong> LEDs for lighting<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>However, RGB is a specific category of LED case fans that allow <strong>their colors to be customized<\/strong> in various ways, while LED fans come in a single color.<\/p>\n<p>RGB and LED fans do not boost thermal performance in any way, but chances are you knew that already \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7142\" style=\"width: 1193px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7142\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7142\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans.jpg\" alt=\"RGB Case Fans\" width=\"1193\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans-1024x362.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1193px) 100vw, 1193px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7142\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7142 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201193%20422%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"RGB Case Fans\" width=\"1193\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201193%20422%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1193px) 100vw, 1193px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans-768x272.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans-1024x362.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/RGB-Case-Fans.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thermaltake.com\/riing-12-led-rgb-radiator-fan-sync-edition-3-fan-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thermaltake<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>They also aren\u2019t a sign of higher build quality, either. Only opt for RGB\/LED fans <strong>if you want the aesthetic benefits<\/strong>, as that is their only <em><b>actual<\/b> <\/em>benefit. If you aren\u2019t trying to show off the inside of your PC, then extra lighting of any kind is purely superfluous.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of RGB fans, you\u2019ll also need to make sure that you have an<strong> available RGB header<\/strong> on your motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>RGB fans will come with two cables: one for the fan itself, and another for the RGB lights within. PWM by itself isn\u2019t enough for controlling RGB lighting effects, and you\u2019ll also need a compatible RGB header on your motherboard.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have an RGB connector on your motherboard- or if you don\u2019t have enough for all of the RGB fans you want to install- then you\u2019ll have to <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO Smart RGB Lighting and Fan Speed Controller\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/corsair-icue-commander-pro-smart-rgb-lighting-and-fan-speed-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">invest in a fan controller<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fan_controllers_and_multi-fan_setups\"><\/span>Fan controllers and multi-fan setups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you need to use a fan controller, chances are it has something to do with multi-fan setup woes, especially if you\u2019re building with a more modern motherboard. A fan controller is basically a hub for your fans, giving you a single place to plug in multiple fans.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13220\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub.jpg\" alt=\"Use cases for a fan hub\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13220 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Use cases for a fan hub\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Use-cases-for-a-fan-hub.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>While older systems require fan controllers for even single-fan RGB setups, <strong>modern mid-range motherboards (like <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-motherboard-for-amd-ryzen-5000\/\">AMD AM4 x570 Motherboards<\/a>) tend to have at least one<\/strong> dedicated header for RGB devices.<\/p>\n<p>However, even if you aren\u2019t using RGB...you might need a fan controller. This is especially common when building with Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboards, <strong>which don\u2019t have very many connectors for fans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7141\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7141\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7141\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller.jpg\" alt=\"Case Fan Controller\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7141\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7141 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Case Fan Controller\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20450%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/Case-Fan-Controller.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverstonetek.com\/product.php?area=en&amp;pid=526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silverstone<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>In summation, buy a fan controller if any of the following points describe you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You want to install more case fans than your motherboard will otherwise allow<\/li>\n<li>You want to install an RGB fan, but your motherboard does not support the feature<\/li>\n<li>You want to install more RGB case fans than your motherboard will otherwise allow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have no interest in RGB and just want more fans in your system, we recommend the <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"SilverStone Technology Silverstone 8-Port PWM Fan Hub\/Splitter for 4-Pin &amp; 3-Pin Fans in Black SST-CPF04-USA (Newest Version)\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/silverstone-technology-silverstone-8-port-pwm-fan-hub-splitter-for-4-pin-3-pin-fans-in-black-sst-cpf04-usa-newest-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">SilverStone 8-Port PWM Fan Hub<\/a>. A fan splitter is a cheaper alternative for those wanting to connect only a few fans (<a title=\"like this one from Arctic\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/like-this-one-from-arctic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">like this one from Arctic<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you want some RGB, it's a good idea to go with a controller matching the brand of whatever you pick (i.e., if you pick Corsair fans, get their <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"CORSAIR iCUE Commander PRO Smart RGB Lighting and Fan Speed Controller\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/corsair-icue-commander-pro-smart-rgb-lighting-and-fan-speed-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">iCue Commande<\/a>r controller). Until everyone agrees on a common standard for RGB lighting and control (please, guys), <strong>brand-matching fans and controllers makes things more straightforward<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_makes_the_best_case_fans\"><\/span>Who makes the best case fans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you're looking for more general rather than specific recommendations, you may want to know which brands to take a look at first. There are plenty of great high-end case fan manufacturers, but if we had to list the best case fan manufacturers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Noctua<\/strong><\/em> - For some of the best raw cooling potentials while keeping noise levels low.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>beQuiet!<\/strong> <\/em>- Primarily for keeping noise levels low. Isn't always the absolute best in a given range, but generally stacks up well at a good price.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Corsair<\/strong> <\/em>- Great static pressure RGB fans from Corsair.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Thermaltake<\/strong><\/em> - Great budget, niche, and sometimes budget RGB fans.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Arctic<\/strong><\/em> - Arctic also makes some pretty good budget case fans- <strong>with the exception that they are not PWM, so they are quite loud at all times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lian Li - <\/strong>Check out their Unifans if you're into reducing the clutter inside your case. Pretty neat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_expensive_case_fans_worth_it\"><\/span>Are expensive case fans worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depends on your use case.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a very specific RGB fan setup with a liquid cooler, opting for a great static-pressure fan makes a lot of sense. Meanwhile, if you want RGB but aren't liquid cooling, getting the cheaper Deepcool alternatives can let you prioritize airflow and value over aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In general, the most important things about a given case fan are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do they support PWM to keep noise levels low?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do they fit in your case \/ on your radiator of choice?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do they provide static pressure for a heatsink\/radiator\/narrow intake or high airflow for an exhaust\/open intake?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you can answer yes to all of the above questions, that's a good fan- and it doesn't need to be expensive at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recommends\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Case_Fans_-_Our_Picks\"><\/span>Best Case Fans - Our Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time to go over our top picks. We\u2019ve selected <strong>Two<\/strong> <strong>Value picks first<\/strong>, with no real extras but fairly superb airflow and decent static pressure for the price. After that, we have a <strong>Quiet pick<\/strong>, an <strong>RGB Performance pick<\/strong>, and an incredibly powerful <strong>RGB Niche pick<\/strong>. Now, we\u2019ll provide detailed specs and discuss each of the products in detail:<\/p>\n<h3>Value Pick (No PWM) -  <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ARCTIC F12 - 120 mm Standard Case Fan very quite motor Computer Push- or Pull Configuration Fan Speed: 1350 RPM - Black\/White\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/arctic-f12-120-mm-standard-case-fan-very-quite-motor-computer-push-or-pull-configuration-fan-speed-1350-rpm-black-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">Arctic F12<\/a> \/ Best No PWM Case Fan<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12331\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12331\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12331\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\" alt=\" ARCTIC F12 - 120 mm Case Fan\" width=\"400\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1337w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1-913x1024.jpg 913w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1-768x862.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12331\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12331 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20449%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\" ARCTIC F12 - 120 mm Case Fan\" width=\"400\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20400%20449%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1337w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1-913x1024.jpg 913w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1-768x862.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/10\/71sSIOsLAOL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-12331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: Arctic<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size - <\/b>120 mm<\/li>\n<li><b>Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)<\/b> -53 CFM<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Rotations Per Minute (RPM) <\/b>- 1350 RPM<\/li>\n<li><b>Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Support<\/b> - No<\/li>\n<li><b>Static Pressure or High Airflow? <\/b>- Static Pressure<\/li>\n<li><b>Estimated Max Noise Level <\/b>- 35 decibels<\/li>\n<li><b>RGB Support<\/b> - No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you're insistent on getting a case fan as cheap as possible and don't care about noise levels...hey, we get it. The author's done that exact thing before, even- with this exact fan!<\/p>\n<p>The Arctic F12 is a 120 mm cooling fan with the highest noise levels on this list, no PWM to speak of, and honestly just okay raw CFM. But it's a static pressure fan, so it's actually pretty good at keeping a large heatsink or radiator cool. If noise isn't a concern and all you need is raw performance. An Arctic F12 is a great option!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_Pick_-_Noctua_NF-P12_redux\"><\/span>Value Pick - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM, High Performance Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 1700 RPM (120mm, Grey)\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/noctua-nf-p12-redux-1700-pwm-high-performance-cooling-fan-4-pin-1700-rpm-120mm-grey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Noctua NF-P12 redux<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7123\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Noctua NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM, High Performance Cooling Fan, 4-Pin, 1700 RPM (120mm, Grey)\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/noctua-nf-p12-redux-1700-pwm-high-performance-cooling-fan-4-pin-1700-rpm-120mm-grey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7123\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7123\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux.jpg\" alt=\"Noctua NF-P12 redux\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7123\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7123 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20302%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Noctua NF-P12 redux\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20302%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux-768x464.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Noctua-NF-P12-redux.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: Noctua<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size - <\/b>120 mm<\/li>\n<li><b>Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)<\/b> - 71 CFM<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Rotations Per Minute (RPM) <\/b>- 1700 RPM<\/li>\n<li><b>Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Support<\/b> - Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Static Pressure or High Airflow? <\/b>- Hybrid<\/li>\n<li><b>Estimated Max Noise Level <\/b>- 25.1 decibels<\/li>\n<li><b>RGB Support<\/b> - No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>First and foremost is our Value pick, which is a 120 mm fan with <i>really<\/i> good airflow and...<i>okay<\/i> noise levels.<\/p>\n<p>The Noctua NF-P12 redux is a fan with a dominantly-grey color that should blend into the aesthetic of most cases, and boasts <strong>a truly impressive 71 CFM rating<\/strong>. It <i>also<\/i> provides decent static pressure, which means that it should work well pretty much anywhere inside your PC: intake, exhaust, coolers, radiators...you name it.<\/p>\n<p>If all you want is a cheap, no-fuss cooling solution for your PC, then this is it. It isn\u2019t particularly quiet, but it isn\u2019t particularly loud, either. It boasts truly impressive raw airflow, it\u2019s <i>cheap<\/i>, and it comes from a reputable manufacturer- <em>what more could you want<\/em>?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quiet_Pick_-_beQuiet_Silent_Wings_3_Cooling_Fan\"><\/span>Quiet Pick - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"be quiet! Silent Wings 3 120mm PWM, BL066, Cooling Fan\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/be-quiet-silent-wings-3-120mm-pwm-bl066-cooling-fan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">beQuiet! Silent Wings 3 Cooling Fan<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7122\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"be quiet! Silent Wings 3 120mm PWM, BL066, Cooling Fan\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/be-quiet-silent-wings-3-120mm-pwm-bl066-cooling-fan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7122\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7122\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3.jpg\" alt=\"bequiet silent wings 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3-768x734.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7122\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7122 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20478%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"bequiet silent wings 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20478%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3-768x734.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/bequiet-silent-wings-3.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: beQuiet<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size -<\/b> 140 mm (120 available)<\/li>\n<li><b>Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)<\/b> - 59.5 CFM<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Rotations Per Minute (RPM) <\/b>- 1000 RPM<\/li>\n<li><b>Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Support<\/b> - Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Static Pressure or High Airflow?<\/b> - Static Pressure<\/li>\n<li><b>Estimated Max Noise Level<\/b>- 15.5 decibels<\/li>\n<li><b>RGB Support<\/b> - No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our quiet pick comes from the aptly named <strong><em>beQuiet!<\/em><\/strong>. We\u2019ve chosen their Silent Wings 3 Cooling Fan as our top pick- specifically the 140 mm model, though a 120 mm variant is available as well, should you want it.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you might notice is that, yes, <strong>this is the quietest fan on this list<\/strong>. At a rating of 15.5 decibels at even its maximum speed, this isn\u2019t a fan that\u2019s going to distract you with loud noises while you\u2019re chugging your PC through hardcore rendering or gaming tasks.<\/p>\n<p>However, the second thing you might notice is that its CFM is relatively low- just under 60 CFM, in fact. While this is certainly <i>good<\/i>, it also isn\u2019t <i>great<\/i>- why does it push less air than our budget pick?<\/p>\n<p>For one, it\u2019s a static pressure fan. So while it pushes less air overall, it pushes air <i>harder<\/i>, which makes it particularly ideal for intake from mostly-sealed front panels, or <strong>pushing cool air through a radiator\/heatsink<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But also...it\u2019s sort of an intrinsic downside of \u201cquiet\u201d fans. For quiet fans, you have to lower the maximum RPM and, with it, maximum airflow. This isn\u2019t specifically the quietest fan on the market, but it also pushes a lot more air than the quietest fans on the market.<\/p>\n<p>We chose this one for the <strong>best compromise between raw performance and quiet operation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RGB_Performance_Pick_-_Deepcool_RF120_RGB_Cooling_Fan\"><\/span>RGB Performance Pick - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"DEEPCOOL RF120 120mm RGB LED PWM Fan with Cable Controller Included\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/deepcool-rf120-120mm-rgb-led-pwm-fan-with-cable-controller-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Deepcool RF120 RGB Cooling Fan<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7124\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"DEEPCOOL RF120 120mm RGB LED PWM Fan with Cable Controller Included\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/deepcool-rf120-120mm-rgb-led-pwm-fan-with-cable-controller-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7124\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7124\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120.jpg\" alt=\"Deepcool RF120\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120-768x606.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7124\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7124 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20395%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Deepcool RF120\" width=\"500\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20395%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120-768x606.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Deepcool-RF120.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: Deepcool<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size - <\/b>120 mm (140 available with alt. pick)<\/li>\n<li><b>Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)<\/b> - 56.5 CFM<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Rotations Per Minute (RPM) <\/b>- 1500 RPM<\/li>\n<li><b>Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Support<\/b> - Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Static Pressure or High Airflow?<\/b> - High Airflow<\/li>\n<li><b>Estimated Max Noise Level<\/b>- 25 decibels<\/li>\n<li><b>RGB Support<\/b> - Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now for our RGB pick!<\/p>\n<p>Our main RGB pick doesn\u2019t come from any big names like Corsair or Thermaltake (not yet, anyway). Instead, we\u2019ve selected the <strong>Deepcool RF120 RGB Cooling Fan<\/strong>. This is because, even when compared to competing models from Corsair and other manufacturers, it has <strong><i>superb<\/i> airflow<\/strong>...for an RGB fan.<\/p>\n<p>RGB, like quietness, is another one of those things that don't directly impact fan performance but are still fairly important. Other manufacturers primarily provide static pressure RGB fans for this reason.<\/p>\n<p>Static pressure fans are great, don\u2019t get us wrong. However, if case cooling is your primary concern, and you aren\u2019t dealing with a sealed front panel...then <strong>using a proper High Airflow fan for intake\/exhaust is generally the best move<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Deepcool RF120 RGB Cooling Fan boasts compatibility with modern RGB headers on your motherboard and an included (albeit simplified) RGB controller. Since Airflow is the primary concern for most users, this is the decision we\u2019ve gone with.<\/p>\n<p><b>Want a Static Pressure alternative for radiators, coolers, or intake? Or just want better RGB? <\/b><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Corsair LL Series LL140 RGB 140mm Dual Light Loop RGB LED PWM Fan, No Controller- Single Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/corsair-ll-series-ll140-rgb-140mm-dual-light-loop-rgb-led-pwm-fan-no-controller-single-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><b>Get the Corsair LL140 \/ LL120 instead<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RGB_Niche_Pick_-_Thermaltake_Riing_Plus_20_RGB_TT_Premium\"><\/span>RGB Niche Pick - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB TT Premium Edition WITH Controller 200mm Software Enabled Circular 12 Addressable LEDs Sets (24 Addressable LEDs) 11 Blades RGB Riing Case\/Radiator Fan Single Pack CL-F06\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/thermaltake-riing-plus-20-rgb-tt-premium-edition-with-controller-200mm-software-enabled-circular-12-addressable-leds-sets-24-addressable-leds-11-blades-rgb-riing-case-radiator-fan-single-pack-cl-f06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB TT Premium<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7125\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB TT Premium Edition WITH Controller 200mm Software Enabled Circular 12 Addressable LEDs Sets (24 Addressable LEDs) 11 Blades RGB Riing Case\/Radiator Fan Single Pack CL-F06\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/thermaltake-riing-plus-20-rgb-tt-premium-edition-with-controller-200mm-software-enabled-circular-12-addressable-leds-sets-24-addressable-leds-11-blades-rgb-riing-case-radiator-fan-single-pack-cl-f06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7125\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7125\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm.jpg\" alt=\"Thermaltake Riing 200mm\" width=\"500\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm-768x476.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7125\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7125 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20310%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Thermaltake Riing 200mm\" width=\"500\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20310%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm-768x476.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Thermaltake-Riing-200mm.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: Thermaltake<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size<\/b> - 200 mm<\/li>\n<li><b>Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)<\/b> - 117.98 CFM<\/li>\n<li><b>Max Rotations Per Minute (RPM) <\/b>- 1000 RPM<\/li>\n<li><b>Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Support<\/b> - Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Static Pressure or High Airflow?<\/b> - Hybrid<\/li>\n<li><b>Estimated Max Noise Level <\/b>- 29.2 decibels<\/li>\n<li><b>RGB Support<\/b> - Yes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Last but not necessarily least is our RGB Niche pick, the <strong>Thermaltake Riing Plus 20 RGB Premium Edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is a beast of a 200 mm fan, boasting <strong>incredible RGB support, ultra-high airflow, and great static pressure<\/strong>. It\u2019s perfect for pretty much any scenario...where you can actually fit the behemoth inside. Micro ATX cube cases and certain full-sized ATX towers are most likely to fit a fan of this size.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re able to buy a case that can support a fan like this, we highly recommend going for it. The sheer airflow you can get with even one of these fans is truly impressive, and we\u2019ve even seen some cases that can take <i>two<\/i>. We don\u2019t think we\u2019re exaggerating when we say <strong>this is the biggest, best RGB fan we\u2019ve ever seen<\/strong>- and a fan controller comes bundled with it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_measure_a_PCs_Case_Fan_Size\"><\/span>How do you measure a PC's Case Fan Size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You measure the vertical or horizontal screw-hole distance - <em>not<\/em> diagonally! So the screw hole distance of a 120mm Case Fan would be 120mm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_add_more_Fans_than_a_Motherboard_supports\"><\/span>How to add more Fans than a Motherboard supports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to add more Case Fans than your Motherboard has Fan headers, you can get a so-called &#8220;PC fan hub&#8221;. Some models let you control up to 12 additional Fans. Another option is a PWM splitter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_to_you\"><\/span>Over to you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That's about it! Need help choosing a Case Fan or PC-Build? Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a> or ask our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">Forum experts<\/a> \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we\u2019re going to teach you all you need to know to purchase the best case fans for your needs. After going through all relevant fan specs and what they actually mean, we\u2019ll also give you a selection of our top four picks. Along the way, we\u2019ll also discuss things like the difference...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2339,"featured_media":7726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74],"tags":[182,181],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7057"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2339"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7057"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7057\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23972,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7057\/revisions\/23972"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7057"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7057"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7057"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}