H100i Standard Fans vs SP120 LED Fans

[Optix78]

Hi folks,

 

I'm putting the finishing touches on my MSI/Corsair mini-ITX system (specs are listed) and was thinking of adding some LED fans to show things off a bit, but swapping out the stock fans on the H100i has me wondering if it will negatively affect the cooling performance.

 

The included H100i fans have a higher static pressure than the LED SP fans so could I get away with only using two LED fans, or would I have to install four on the radiator (push/pull) in order to equal things out?

 

At this point I'm not even sure I'll have the room to make a radiator sammich since I'm still waiting on my GPU to arrive before I can do any test fitting to check the clearance.

 

Any input would be a big help.

 

Thanks!

[HOODedAssault]

They should have the exact same static pressure at same rpm. Stock h100i fans just have a higher max rpm. You'll never run them on max anyways as its obnoxiously loud n u necessary for cooling performance. Get 1 set of led fans n b happy.

[Optix78]

Duh! You're right, sorry. I'll still do a push/pull setup if space allows. It's an e-peen thing I guess.

 

Another question - do you know if the fan speed is stored on the Commander Mini? I have one coming and will be using it to control the fans, but if it's all software based, wouldn't Windows have to load before the fans are scaled back?

[wytnyt]

Duh! You're right, sorry. I'll still do a push/pull setup if space allows. It's an e-peen thing I guess.

 

Another question - do you know if the fan speed is stored on the Commander Mini? I have one coming and will be using it to control the fans, but if it's all software based, wouldn't Windows have to load before the fans are scaled back?

 

yes and yes,once windows loads the link software starts and begins controlling everything...