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It's the only thing holding me back from buying a CLC 280 as I prefer all my fans to match
What you mean? Why all fans need to match... Almost in every situation aftermarket fan could be better choice than default.
Mostly more silent and same pressure on lower speed and nicer look.
I would not even think on CLC280 default fans... Performance of AIO are great, and we know that gamersnexus didn't lie in favor of EVGA.
When they had problem with FTW he cleared many things and confirmed problems and test to see what happen.
But same or better performance could be reached with better fans on smaller speed.
I will recommend
1. EKWB Vardar FF4-140 (2500RPM) to work on 60-70% regulated with voltage with possibility to work on 2500RPM on CPU stability tests.
2. EKWB Vardar F3-140 (2000 RPM)
3. CORSAIR ML140 Pro PWM or ML140 PWM 400-2000 RPM for people who will more to pay attention on silence.
4. some of CORSAIR ML140 LED fans who like LED.
Personally I would use ML140 PRO PWM x2. They look great and work great and fit on CLC280 nice.
post edited by Vlada011 - 2017/05/10 06:57:02