So this is for a new build where I'll be running two RTX 2080s, an i9-9900K and the Hydro Series H150i Pro RGB. The fans that come with the H150i have a CFM of only 47.3 and max fan speed of 1600RPM. I find this quite underwhelming for a 360mm AIO.
I'm looking to move to 3x120mm Corsair LL Series fans, as after speaking with Corsair Support yesterday, the white edition fans are for their current iteration of "special edition" cooling systems. Though the price is the same, there is a substantial difference in specs. between the black and white versions of the fans.
Additionally, though the H150i is primarily meant to keep the CPU cooled, as the air from the case will be passing through it and my rear exhaust, I want to make sure the RTX 2080s don't heat soak the CPU due to the added ambient temps they can generate. Upping the CFM and RPMs should help with this.
I know the High Performance edition ML fans would be the ideal pairing due to the mag lev, RPM and CFM ratings, but I'm looking for a balance of both performance and aesthetics, which is why I'm looking to run the LL series fans.
I'm just listing out the spec breakdowns below for the two LL 120mm versions for anyone that comes across this and has similar questions. I don't intend to do a ton of overclocking or benchmark chasing, just the occasional game night, or video rendering/encoding/batch photo processing. I'm guessing I'll be good running the white editions, seeing as how their specs are ~33%(CFM) and ~46%(RPM) better than the stock ML fans that come on the H150i.
Black Edition: (~$34.00 per/~$100 3 pack kit)
Make: Corsair
Model: LL Series CO-9050071-WW (3 Pack Model: CO-9050072-WW)
Size: 120mm
PWM: YES
RGB: YES (16)
Fan Speeds: 600RPM - 1500RPM +/- 10%
Air Flow: 43.25 CFM
Noise: 24.8 dBA
White Edition: (~$34.00 per/~$100 3 pack kit)
Make: Corsair
Model: LL Series CO-9050091-WW (3 Pack Model: CO-9050092-WW)
Size: 120mm
PWM: YES
RGB: YES (16)
Fan Speeds: 360RPM - 2200RPM +/- 10%
Air Flow: 63 CFM
Noise: 36 dBA
Finally, I'm listing out the build components in the event anyone sees any potential bottlenecks or things I'm not thinking about that could effect the overall cooling/efficiency and lifespan of the system.
System specs for the build:
OS: Windows 10 Pro (x64)
CASE: Corsair Obsidian 800D (Only thing coming over from original system)
CPU: Intel i9-9900K
MOBO: MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE
RAM: 64 GB DDR4 2666 (4x16GB) Corsair Vengance RGB Pro
VIDEO: 2 EVGA RTX 2080 XC GAMING (w/ 4 slot EVGA NVLink Bridge)
MONTR: 3 Acer Predator XB271HK 27" 4K
SSDs: 3 Samsung 970 EVO 500GB - NVMe PCIe M.2 2280 SSD
HHDs: 2 Western Digital Ultrastar 8TB DC HC320 in (RAID 1)
PWR: Corsair HX1200i
AIO: Corsair Hydro Series H150i Pro RGB
FANS 1: 2 140mm LL Series (1 in from bottom/1 out top rear)
FANS 2: 3 120mm LL Series (Replace H150i stock fans in Push/Exhaust config) (Top of case mount)
FANS 3: 1 140mm ML Pro Series ( 4x Internal HDD compartment)
Anyone have any thoughts?
