Replacing Noctua NH-U12P Fan

[bleecher]

I'll probably use the stock fan as a top exhaust fan in my case. What fans would you use to replace it if I wanted to run push-pull? I'm also looking for a fan to replace my rear exhaust fan and a fan to add to the bottom of my case for intake. I've seen people talking a lot about the Scythe Ultra Kaze 2000rpm ($10), the Scythe S-Flex ($16), and the Yate Loon Medium Speed ($5). Why is the yate loon so inexpensive when its faster than the S-Flex, and why bother with the S-Flex when you can get the faster Ultra Kaze for a small increase in noise? At what dB is noise no longer considered quiet/low level?

Additional Info
Case: Thermaltake Armor+ VH6000BWS
Mobo: DFI LP LT P35

Oh, and if anyone knows a good fan for the northbridge of my motherboard recommendations for that are welcome as well!

 

[spearman914]

The xigmatek S1283 no doubt!!! It is 30C+ cooler then the stock!!!!

 

[bleecher]

I'm just looking to replace the fans on the noctua and add fans to my case. Don't want to remove the entire heatsink =P

 

[spearman914]

If you have the money take 2 Scythe S-Flex SFF21F or 4 for maximum performance. They pwn every case fans except the 220 CFM delta but its over 50dba .

 

[mon74]

I use this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999122

It runs anywhere from 800 rpm to 2700 rpm with the controller, it can be silent or loud, moves a lot of air, and the temp sensor is a great bonus.

 

[spearman914]

I use this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999122

It runs anywhere from 800 rpm to 2700 rpm with the controller, it can be silent or loud, moves a lot of air, and the temp sensor is a great bonus.

+1 for that. The leds look gorgeous but it can be very loud once while overclocking insanely.