So today I went online to find a better cooler for my CPU. I bought a Corsair H60, but I didn't like its fan. I went back online and found that corsair sold separate fans called the AF/SP 120/140 mm. It looks similar to the default fan from my H60, so I was wondering if it is any different or better? Is it worth buying? If so, do I get the SP 120 quiet edition or the performance edition? Thank you for your help!
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Get a Noctua fans, far better than anything Corsair make.
What exactly do you not like about the fan on there currently, noise? Performance? Style?
The fans you have found on the internet will outperform the stock fan on the H60, depending upon which you get. If you do change the fan, you will want to get the SP, not the AF. This is due to the AF being designed primarily for use as a case fan and as a result having a lower static pressure. The SP is designed specifically for use on coolers and has a much higher static pressure, which is need for use on coolers. However, neither of the AF, nor SP have a higher a higher level of airflow than the stock and neither will be any quieter, unless of course you purchase the quiet edition.
H60 stock: a maximum of 1700 RPM; 30.3 dBA noise and 74.4 CFM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015
AF peformance: maximum 64.37 CFM; 1.1 mm/H20 static pressure; 30 dBA noise and 1650 RPM. http://www.corsair.com/en/cpu-cooling-kits/air-series-fans/air-series-af120-performance-edition-high-airflow-120mm-fan.html
AF quiet: maximum 39.88 CFM; .5 mm/H20 static pressure; 21 dBA noise and 1100 RPM. http://www.corsair.com/en/cpu-cooling-kits/air-series-fans/air-series-af120-performance-edition-high-airflow-120mm-fan.html
SP performance: maximum 62.74 CFM; 3.1 mm/H20 static pressure; 35 dBA noise and 2350 RPM. http://www.corsair.com/en/cpu-cooling-kits/air-series-fans/air-series-sp120-high-performance-edition-high-static-pressure-120mm-fan.html
SP quiet: maximum 37.85 CFM; 1.29 mm/H20 static pressure; 23 dBA noise and 1350 RPM. http://www.corsair.com/en/cpu-cooling-kits/air-series-fans/air-series-sp120-high-performance-edition-high-static-pressure-120mm-fan.html
Personally I would get the SP 120 or 140 quiet edition, if you are going to upgrade, due to the lower noise level and high static pressure. Or perhaps find some nice noctuas